Agatti Island Beach Resort

Agatti Island Beach Resort

Agatti Island, also known as Agathy, is a 5.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It is located about 459 km (285 mi) off Kochi in the mainland and 7 km to the southwest of Bangaram, the nearest island. Kavaratti, the closest inhabited island, lies 54 km to the SE and the uninhabited Suheli Par atoll 76 km to the south. Agatti's total land area is approximately 2.7 km² (1 sq mi). The small island of Kalpati is located at the southern end on the same reef

Population
Its population as per the last census in 2001 was 5,667 and at present time its above 8,000,[citation needed] all of the inhabitants are of Muslim,[citation needed] religion which is said to have been brought by Arab traveller Ibn Batuta. Most people speak Malayalam and English. Agatti has its own 100 kW power house which uses fuel to generate electricity. There is a Sea Water Desalination unit which provides desalinated water to the islanders.

Access by sea requires a 24 hour journey by ship; flight time from Kochi is 75 minutes.[citation needed] Agatti Aerodrome is the only airport in Lakshadweep. Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines operate daily ATR 42 and ATR 72 flights respectively from Kochi except Sunday.[2] The Government has recently terminated Kingfisher Airlines flying permits, which means it is now not permitted to fly domestically or internationally.

Tourism                                                                                                                                           
Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER) and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.[citation needed] A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.

AGATTI ISLAND BEACH RESORT

Cochin Office:

Behind HPO, Market Road,
Kochi - 682 011, Kerala, India
Phone: +91-0484-2362232
Fax: +91-0484-2362234

SAILING


A gentle and relaxing activity where the only noise is the wind, the sails and the water lapping against the hull. It ca also be a fast active sport where a gust of wind will catch the sail driving you forward with an acceleration which you would not have expected. Sails are airfoils that work by using an airflow set up by the wind and the motion of the boat.
 
FISHING


The thrilling sport of fishing is all the more exciting at Agatti Island Beach Resort. The waters off these islands abound with sport fish like Tuna, Kingfish, Barracuda, Shark, Snappers, and Stonefish. Guests can try the Pole and Line method of fishing, which is unique to Lakshadweep. The best part is that guests can barbeque what they catch.
 
 
KAYAKING


The resort offers free kayaks for the use of our guests. The kayak is an excellent way to have fun on the water. It not only gives you exercise but is also fun in racing with your friends or family. Traditionally kayaks are used for short distance transportation. The kayak is propelled by a double bladed paddle. The kayak and its paddle are made of fiber.
 
WATER SKIING


Waterskiing is a sport where an individual (or more than one individual) is pulled behind a motor boat or a cable ski installation on a body of water. The skier is either wearing one (slalom) or two (double) skis. The calm lagoon of Agatti is an ideal location for water skiing. Facilities and locations are perfect for both beginners and experts.
 
 
SNORKELING


The best way to explore under water life without the hassles of scuba diving. Discover the diversity of marine life of these beautiful islands. Explore the underwater world, enjoy the sublime seascapes. The lagoons here are vast and shallow, leaving a lot of space for a good swim. Snorkel trips are organized to nearby island reefs.
 
EXCURSIONS


The resort offers many options for sea excursions and explorations. Trips to neighboring uninhabited islands of Bangaram, Parali and Kalpitty are offered. There are innumerable facilities for sightseeing and water sports. Kalpitty is a tiny island surrounded by a clear water lagoon. The island is uninhabited and has been developed into a nature lover's haven.

SCUBA DIVING


Scuba diving is for those who want to explore the world beneath the sea, hidden to naked eyes. The islands offer a wealth of relatively new, untouched dive sites in the world. There are opportunities for divers of all levels of experience and most dive locations are within an easy boat trip from the shore. Diving is very enjoyable and is the only sport where you feel that you are in a zero gravity environment. A must do activity.

Diving here is by all accounts better than anywhere else as El Nino has lesser effect here. The instructors are well trained professionals who can speak English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

Dive to a maximum of 15m with exposure to the sandy coral reef. You can see turtles, nurse sharks and napoleons. There is likelihood to see sand eels, leopard muray eels, lion fish, sting rays and white whale shark. When you go 20m you can see manta rays throughout the year. At a depth of 25m you will see a totally different world. It is usual here to see big schools of jacks, eagle rays and hump heads, the biggest in the parrot fish family.

REACHING AGATTI

By air and sea from Kochi

The Do's and don'ts

Do

Confirm your reservation and get the entry permit before you come to Agatti.

To make your stay even more wonderful, carry your personal brands of cigarettes, cosmetics etc as only limited choices are available in Agatti.

Don't
Litter the land or water.
Pick the coral.
Drink liquor as there is prohibition in all the islands except Bangaram.

The islands are basically restricted areas but guests of Agatti can get permission through AIBER Management.