Lakshadweep – You and Me and the Deep, Blue Sea
Off the coast of south-west Kerala, the Lakshadweep islands, lying serenely in their isolation in the Arabian Sea, beckon to honeymooners. This cluster of islands has a part of them, the Amindvi islands, built on coral reefs.Lakshadweep mostly has small trees and bushes, along with the palm trees that encircle coastal areas.
Though these islands are the least populated part of India, yet the territorial range of water is immense and offers splendid views of the Arabian Sea. A rich variety of marine life including living corals, sea turtles, starfish, sea urchins, tuna and dolphins adds to the charm of this archipelago. There are a few varieties of birds as well, breaking the silence with their friendly chirping.
For those who want to venture into water sports, the island resort offers surfing, water skiing, wind surfing, scuba diving, yachting and kaykaying. A night voyage into the Arabian Sea is what the adventurous look forward to.There is an airport in the island resort of Agatti, in Lakshadweep, and, there is a helicopter and boat service. The islands are connected by ship to Mangalore, Calicut and Kochi.With the blue sky above and the deep blue sea surrounding it, Lakshadweep spells bliss for all honeymooners.
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