Lakshadweep Tour packages

A Lakshadweep trip needs more planning than most beach holidays in India . Every visitor needs an entry permit, the only airport is on Agatti, and rooms on the islands are limited. This page explains what each package covers, how the permit works after the April 2026 rule change, and how to get there.

Quick answer: most travellers fly from Kochi to Agatti, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. October to March is the best time, when the sea is calmest. Apply for the entry permit at least 14 days before you travel.

Lakshadweep at a Glance

Fact	Detail
Location	Arabian Sea, 220 to 440 km off the Kerala coast
Islands	36 islands, of which 10 are inhabited
Land area	32 sq km
Capital	Kavaratti
Only airport	Agatti
Flights to Agatti	From Kochi, Bengaluru and Goa
Kochi to Agatti by air	About 1 hour 30 minutes
Kochi to the islands by ship	14 to 18 hours, depending on the island
Best time	October to March
Fast inter-island boats	15 September to 15 May
Entry permit	Needed by every visitor; apply online at least 14 days ahead
Alcohol	Sold only by licence holders; minimum age 21

Best Selling Lakshadweep Tour Packages

All four are customised packages, so the islands, the number of nights and the room category can be changed before you book.

Package	Duration	Islands covered	Starts from (per person, twin sharing)
Lakshadweep Islands Tour	4 nights / 5 days	Agatti, Kadmat, Bangaram, Thinnakara	₹16,999
Lakshadweep Family Tour	4 nights / 5 days	Agatti	₹16,999
Lakshadweep Honeymoon Tour	4 nights / 5 days	Agatti	₹16,999
Best of Lakshadweep Tour	6 nights / 7 days	Kochi, Agatti, Bangaram	[CONFIRM PRICE]

Prices change with the travel month and the resort you choose. Ask us for the rate on your dates.

What the Packages Include

• Stay in a resort or guesthouse on the islands
• Meals
• Sightseeing as listed in your itinerary
• Transfers, which on Lakshadweep means boats between islands

Ask for a written list of exclusions with your quote. On Lakshadweep holiday packages, the items that most often sit outside the base price are flights to Agatti, the permit and heritage fees, and paid water sports such as scuba diving.

How to Pick a Package

• First visit or a short break: the 4 nights / 5 days stay on Agatti. The airport is on the same island, so you do not lose a day to boat transfers.
• More than one island: the Lakshadweep Islands Tour. It is the busiest plan of the four, because Kadmat is about 77 km from Agatti by fast boat.
• A slower trip: the 6 nights / 7 days tour, which adds Kochi and Bangaram.
• Lakshadweep honeymoon package or family tour: both are based on Agatti. Tell us who is travelling and we will suggest the room type and activities that fit. Couples comparing destinations.

Sample Day-Wise Plan

These two plans show how the days usually run. The final order depends on flight and boat timings, and we confirm it in writing with your quote.

4 Nights / 5 Days, Based on Agatti

1. Day 1: Fly to Agatti, transfer to your stay and spend the evening by the lagoon.
2. Day 2: Snorkelling, kayaking or a glass-bottom boat ride in the Agatti lagoon.
3. Day 3: Boat trip to Bangaram and Thinnakara, if it is part of your package.
4. Day 4: A free day for a village visit or a scuba dive.
5. Day 5: Breakfast, then the flight out of Agatti.

6 Nights / 7 Days, with Kochi and Bangaram

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kochi and stay overnight.
2. Day 2: Fly from Kochi to Agatti, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
3. Day 3: Water activities in the Agatti lagoon.
4. Day 4: Boat to Bangaram and check in.
5. Day 5: Bangaram, with a visit to Thinnakara in the same lagoon.
6. Day 6: Return to Agatti.
7. Day 7: Fly back to Kochi.

If you want more days on the mainland before or after the islands, add one of our Kerala tour packages .

Lakshadweep Entry Permit: 2026 Rules

Every visitor who is not a native of the islands needs an entry permit from the Lakshadweep Administration, and that includes Indian citizens. A circular dated 29 April 2026 made the process simpler: tourists no longer need a local sponsor or a police clearance certificate.

How to apply:

1. Confirm your stay first. The application asks for details of your accommodation.
2. Apply on the official e-permit portal (epermit.utl.gov.in) at least 14 days before you travel. One application can cover up to six people.
3. Upload a valid ID such as an Aadhaar card.
4. Pay the fees. The reported charges are a ₹50 application fee per person and a heritage fee of ₹200 for adults and ₹100 for ages 12 to 18. Check the final amount on the portal when you pay.
5. Book your flight after the permit is approved, as the administration advises.

The portal is about to change. The current e-permit site states that it will be available only until 15 October 2026, after which permit services move to a new portal. If that address has stopped working, look for the entry permit page on lakshadweep.gov.in.

The permit allows entry only to the islands named on it and is generally valid for up to 30 days. Foreign nationals need a valid passport and an Indian tourist visa. Carry a printed copy of the permit with your ID.

You can apply yourself, or ask our team for help with the application when you book.

How to Reach Lakshadweep

Kochi is the main gateway. You can fly to Agatti or sail from Kochi.

By Air

Agatti has the only airstrip in Lakshadweep. Alliance Air and IndiGo fly daily from Kochi. IndiGo also flies from Bengaluru, and Fly91 from Goa and Kochi. The Kochi to Agatti flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Seats are limited and schedules change by season, so check the current timetable before you fix your dates.

By Ship

The Port, Shipping and Aviation department lists five all-weather passenger ships: MV Kavaratti, MV Arabian Sea, MV Lakshadweep Sea, MV Corals and MV Lagoons. The passage from Kochi takes 14 to 18 hours depending on the island. Cabins come in first class (two berths), second class (four berths) and air-conditioned seating.

If you prefer a Lakshadweep cruise package, the government-run Lakshadweep Samudram is a five-day trip on MV Kavaratti. It visits Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy by day, and you sleep on board.

Getting Between the Islands

Six high-speed craft connect the islands in the fair-weather season, 15 September to 15 May. They are withdrawn in the monsoon. During those months a helicopter carries flight passengers between Agatti and Kavaratti.

From Agatti to	Distance	How
Thinnakara	8 km to the north-east	Boat
Bangaram	Same lagoon as Thinnakara	Boat
Kadmat	About 77 km	Fast boat
Minicoy	About 300 km	Ship

Boat timings depend on the sea that day. Keep a buffer before your return flight.

Best Time to Visit Lakshadweep

October to March is the best time, with a calm sea and clear water for snorkelling and diving. Fast boats between the islands run for longer, from 15 September to 15 May.

Months	What to expect
October to March	Calm sea and the busiest months. Government package rates go up by 10% in December.
April to mid May	Warmer days, still good for water sports.
Mid May to mid September	Monsoon. The high-speed craft between islands are withdrawn and the sea is rough.

Rooms on the islands fill early for the winter months. If your dates are not available, our Andaman tour packages are the other island holiday we plan in India.

Islands Covered in Our Packages

Agatti

Agatti is where you land, and all four packages start here. Its lagoon is used for snorkelling, kayaking and glass-bottom boat rides.

Bangaram

Bangaram is an uninhabited island of about 120 acres, ringed by a shallow lagoon and a coral reef. You reach it by boat from Agatti. A Praveg resort opened here on 18 January 2025, alongside the government cottages.

Thinnakara

Thinnakara is a small teardrop-shaped island 8 km north-east of Agatti. It shares its lagoon with Bangaram, so the two are usually visited together. Stays here are in tents or at the Praveg resort.

Kadmat

Kadmat is about 77 km from Agatti and is reached by fast boat. It has a full water sports institute, with scuba diving, windsurfing and parasailing.

Kavaratti

Kavaratti is the capital, with a marine aquarium and a museum. It is not part of the four packages above. Ask us if you want it added.

Things to Do in Lakshadweep

• Snorkelling in the lagoons
• Scuba diving
• Kayaking
• Glass-bottom boat rides
• Village visits and local seafood, mostly tuna

For the scuba course at government dive centres, the minimum age is 14. You need to know swimming and carry a doctor's certificate that says you are fit to dive.

Water sports run only when the sea allows and are usually paid for on the spot.

Lakshadweep Tour Package Cost

Our Lakshadweep tour packages start from ₹16,999 per person on twin sharing. What you finally pay depends on four things:

• Travel month. Government packages cost 10% more in December.
• Island and resort. Resort stays on Bangaram and Thinnakara cost more than guesthouses on Agatti.
• Flights to Agatti, if they are not part of your quote.
• Paid activities such as scuba diving.

For comparison, these are the government rates:

Item	Rate
Lakshadweep Samudram cruise, Diamond class, adult	₹42,500 plus 5% GST
Lakshadweep Samudram cruise, Gold class, adult	₹33,500 plus 5% GST
Entry permit application	₹50 per person
Heritage fee	₹200 for adults, ₹100 for ages 12 to 18

The Samudram fares apply from 1 October 2025 and rise by 10% in December.

Rules and Travel Tips

• Alcohol rules changed in June 2026. The Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026 replaced the old prohibition, so licence holders can now sell alcohol to people aged 21 or above. Ask your resort before you carry any.
• Lakshadweep Tourism states that only BSNL covers the islands. Expect limited Wi-Fi.
• Carry enough cash, because ATMs are few.
• Do not pick up coral or take it home.
• Dress modestly when you are away from the beach.
• Rooms are limited across the islands, so book early for October to March.
• Pack light cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, water shoes and your regular medicines.

Booking and Cancellation

The order matters on a Lakshadweep trip, because the permit needs a confirmed stay and flights should wait for the permit.

1. Send us your travel dates and the number of travellers.
2. We share the day-wise plan, the resort options and the price in writing.
3. Confirm the stay.
4. Apply for the entry permit at least 14 days before travel.
5. Book flights to Agatti once the permit is approved.

Boats and ships can be rescheduled when the sea is rough, so avoid tight connections on the day you return.

Our How to book page explains the steps on our side, and the payment options page lists how you can pay. Cancellation and refund terms are on our Terms and Conditions page. Ask for the terms that apply to your booking in writing before you pay.

Why Book with Namaste India Trip

Namaste India Trip is recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and has been planning holidays since 2009. All the Lakshadweep tour packages on this page are customised, so we build each one around your dates, your group and the islands you want. You can read guest reviews before you decide.

Send us your travel month and the number of travellers. We will share the day-wise plan, the resort options and the exact price in writing.

Call or WhatsApp +91-9711616316, email info@namasteindiatrip.com, or contact us through the website.

FAQs

Do I need a permit to visit Lakshadweep?

Yes. Every visitor who is not a native of the islands needs an entry permit from the Lakshadweep Administration. Since 29 April 2026, tourists do not need a local sponsor or a police clearance certificate.

How early should I apply for the permit?

Apply on the official e-permit portal at least 14 days before you travel. Book your flight after the permit is approved.

What is the best time to visit Lakshadweep?

October to March, when the sea is calm and the water is clear. Fast inter-island boats run from 15 September to 15 May.

How do I reach Lakshadweep?

Fly to Agatti from Kochi, Bengaluru or Goa, or take a passenger ship from Kochi. The Kochi to Agatti flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and the ship takes 14 to 18 hours.

How many days are enough for a Lakshadweep trip?

Four nights are enough for Agatti with a day trip to Bangaram and Thinnakara. Take six nights if you want to stay on a second island or add Kochi.

How much does a Lakshadweep tour package cost?

Our packages start from ₹16,999 per person on twin sharing. The final price depends on the month, the resort, flights and paid activities.

Which islands are covered in the packages?

Agatti, Bangaram, Thinnakara and Kadmat, depending on the package. Kavaratti can be added on request.

Is there a ship or cruise package to Lakshadweep?

Yes. The government-run Lakshadweep Samudram is a five-day cruise from Kochi on MV Kavaratti. It visits Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy.

Can foreign nationals visit Lakshadweep?

Yes, with a valid passport, an Indian tourist visa and the entry permit.

Is alcohol allowed in Lakshadweep?

Only through licence holders, and only for people aged 21 or above. The Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026 replaced the earlier prohibition in June 2026.

Is mobile network available on the islands?

Lakshadweep Tourism states that only BSNL covers the islands. Wi-Fi is limited, so check with your resort.

What should I pack for Lakshadweep?

Light cotton clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, water shoes and your regular medicines. Snorkelling gear is usually provided, but you can carry your own.