Top places to visit in Kavaratti

• Kavaratti Lagoon

  Beach · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A breathtaking turquoise lagoon ringed by coral reefs and white sand — the centrepiece of the Lakshadweep capital island, ideal for swimming and water sports.

• Kavaratti Beach

  Beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A pristine white-sand beach on the lagoon with shallow, crystal-clear water, palm shade and gentle waves — perfect for a relaxed swim.

• Dolphin Dive Centre

  Activity · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The island's dive base offering scuba dives and snorkelling over Kavaratti's vibrant coral reefs, among the best diving in India.

• Glass-Bottom Boat Coral Viewing

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A glass-bottom boat ride over the lagoon's living coral gardens and reef fish, a magical window into the underwater world without getting wet.

• Ujra Mosque

  mosque · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A revered ~17th-century mosque famed for its ornately carved ceiling made from driftwood and a freshwater well said to have healing properties.

• Water Sports Complex

  Activity · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The lagoon water-sports hub offering kayaking, canoeing, pedal boats, sailing and snorkelling in the calm, protected turquoise waters.

• Coral Reef Snorkel Point

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A shallow reef edge of the lagoon teeming with corals, parrotfish and rays, the prime spot for snorkelling in the clear protected water.

• Kavaratti Jetty & Promenade

  Viewpoint · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main jetty and seafront where boats arrive from the mainland ships, with a breezy promenade and sweeping lagoon and ocean views.

• Marine Aquarium

  Museum · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A small aquarium showcasing the vivid reef fish, corals and marine life of the Lakshadweep waters, a good primer before snorkelling.

• Kavaratti Town & Lighthouse

  Cultural · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The quiet island capital with its mosques, coir and tuna-processing units and a lighthouse, offering a glimpse of traditional Lakshadweep life.

Things to do

• Scuba Diving & Snorkelling Activity · 3 h · from INR 3,500 per person
• Glass-Bottom Boat Coral Tour Nature · 1 h · from INR 300 per person
• Lagoon Water Sports Activity · 2 h · from INR 500 per person
• Kavaratti Island Cultural Walk Cultural · 1.5 h · from INR 400 per person

Day trips and tours

• Kavaratti Lagoon & Reef Day 7 h · from INR 2,500
• Scuba & Snorkel Reef Experience 4 h · from INR 3,500
• Kavaratti Island & Culture Tour 5 h · from INR 1,200

Where to stay in Kavaratti

• Island Main about INR 3,500 per night

  Tropical island with lagoon water sports and resorts

Hotels

• SPORTS Lagoon View Cottages (Lakshadweep Tourism) 3-star · INR 5,000 to INR 9,000 per night
• Lagoon Beach Resort (SPORTS) 3-star · INR 5,500 to INR 9,500 per night
• Coral Reef Homestay 2-star · INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per night
• Samudram Cruise Cabins 3-star · INR 6,000 to INR 12,000 per night
• SPORTS Tourist Huts Kavaratti 2-star · INR 3,500 to INR 6,500 per night
• Marine Cottages 2-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night

Where to eat

• SPORTS Tourist Cafeteria Lakshadweep, Seafood, South Indian · about INR 400 per person
• Kavaratti Island Kitchen Lakshadweep, Seafood · about INR 300 per person
• Samudram Package Dining Seafood, South Indian, Multicuisine · about INR 500 per person
• Sea Breeze Restaurant South Indian, Seafood, Kerala · about INR 250 per person
• Lagoon View Snack Bar Snacks, Seafood, Cafe · about INR 150 per person
• Tuna Point Seafood, Lakshadweep · about INR 300 per person
• Beach Coconut Stalls Snacks, Beverages · about INR 80 per person
• Government Guest House Mess Lakshadweep, South Indian · about INR 350 per person

Getting around

• Bicycle main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Boat main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Ferry main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

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