Budget Lakshadweep Tour Packages by Flight
As discussed in previous articles, Lakshadweep is a coral paradise island with lots of restrictions to entry, accommodation and movement. Anybody with a valid permit can enter into Lakshadweep islands through ship or flight.
There are many travelers who wish to visit Lakshadweep, but could not materialize their dream due to unavailability of Ship schedule, un availability of Samudram package, due to lack of time, high priced SPORTS resorts at Lakshadweep etc.….
There is a practical budget option to visit Lakshadweep now with a 3 days plan to Agatti from Kochi for all Indian travelers. In this article, we would like to explain about this budget getway package – LAKSHADWEEP GETAWAYS- 2 Nights 3 Days
Budget Tour Package to Lakshadweep: LAKSHADWEEP GETAWAYS
Kochi- Agatti – Kochi 2 Nights 3 Days Package by Flight.
About Lakshadweep Getaways Package: Best suitable for budget travelers, families and friends outings who wish to enjoy the coral reef beaches and water sports activities in Lakshadweep with in limited time and budget . This package operated by flight from Kochi to Agatti and back. Inter-island transport is done by speed boats. Stay arranged at Agatti Island in private beach huts with AC rooms.
Detailed itinerary:
Kochi- Agatti- Agatti- Kochi – 2 Nights 3 Days
Day 1: (Flight from Cochin to Agatti and stay at Agatti Island with water sports activities)
After reaching Agatti Airport Tour Company’s representative will receive guest and will make road transfer to the beach stay at Agatti. After lunch and beach guest house, guest is free to move around Agatti beach and do water sports activities. Rest and relax at private beach hut. Dinner served at beach hut.
Day 2: (Water sports day in Agatti Island)
Breakfast from Beach hit at Agatti. Half day- free to explore water sports at Agatti Island (Fees to be paid directly). After lunch at Agatti, sightseeing is arranged at Agatti island covering places like Eastern side Embarkation Jetty, sea water thermal desalination plant, Lagoon beach and Archeological museum. Dinner and stay at Agatti.
Day 3: (Arrival at Cochin- final Day)
This is the final day of the Lakshadweep package, after breakfast guests are transferred to to airport for the return flight to Cochin.
ADD ons : Travelers can visit Coral island Bangaram and Thinnakara on day 2 by paying boat charges which comes around Rs. 3500/ person. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND to visit Bangaram and Thinnakara islands.
General Package Inclusions
- For Flight Ticket including Package- Kochi- Lakshadweep (Agatti) – Kochi Flight tickets.
- Internal transfer at Agatti Islands
- Welcome Drink on arrival
- STD A/C Beach Room at Agatti Island
- All 3 Time meals with morning and evening tea or coffee
- Agatti Island sightseeing
- Entry permit and heritage fee
- Documentation and processing fee
9 . All the applicable taxes
General Package Exclusions
- Water sports
- Any extra facility not mentioned in the inclusion.
- Expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc…
- The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends.
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Document Required for Lakshadweep Permit application (For Flight Package)
- Scanned copies of I.D prof (Voter I.D/Adhar) & 3 passport size photos
- Police Clearance Certificate from Nearest Police station for all travelers (Original Hard Copy by Post).
Note: – 1) After getting these documents only agent will start applying for documents. It will take minimum 10working days to get the same.
2) There is only 01 Fight to Lakshadweep (No flight on Sundays) with 72 seating capacity. So getting seats in flights on required date is the greatest challenge
FAQ
- How to book Lakshadweep Getaways package?
Lakshadweep Getaways package is arranged through a local sponsor at Lakshadweep. Travelers are taken to island as their special guests and accommodation provided at deluxe beach huts at Agatti. We can book Lakshadweep getaways package through authorized private agents only.
- What is the cost for Lakshadweep Getaway Package including flight?
Approximately this package will costs Rs. 21500- 23,000/ person including to and fro flight tickets from Kochi, AC accommodation in beach hut, all meals, and Agatti sightseeing, permits and heritage fees including all taxes.
- Can we see other island s too?
Yes. You can opt for visiting Bangaram and Thinnakara islands too on day 2at an additional cost of Rs. 3500/ person. We highly recommend visiting these islands too.
- Is it worth visiting Bangaram and Thinnakara islands ?
Yes. Off course. It’s really worth visiting the uninhibited islands Bangaram and Thinnakara- which are the coral paradise of entire Lakshadweep islands. We 100% recommend to visit these islands too.
- How far are Bangaram and Thinnakara from Agatti?
Bangaram island is just 45 minutes by speed boat from Agatti and you can explore the one among the world’s best scuba diving options in the island till noon. After lunch, you can move to Thinnakara island which is just 15 minutes by speed boat from Bangaram.
- Do we get 3 star Luxury at Lakshadweep?
No. Lakshadweep doesn’t have any star hotels or resorts. Even government resorts which costs above Rs. 10000/ night with all meals are too basic AC or non AC accommodations with access to beach and water sports.
- Why is package to Lakshadweep costly?
Lakshadweep is a coral paradise island with lots of restrictions from government. They follow low numbers high revenue policy restricting entry to island. Also all items except coconut and fish are brought from main land to Lakshadweep. Even petrol and disel price are very high compared to main land. They also need to make fresh water from sea water. Hence Lakshadweep trip are generally costly compared to other places or islands in India.
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- What are the documents required for Lakshadweep Entry permit?
For a flight Explore Lakshadweep flight package, documents required are Valid Photo ID card copy, 3 passport size photographs and original hard copy of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from your nearest police station.
- How do I get Lakshadweep Entry permit?
For Explore Lakshadweep Flight package, just send the above documents (ID copy, passport size photograph and original copy of PCC) to authorized agents based in Kochi at least before 30 days of your scheduled trip. They will get it ready during last 7 days.
- How many days will it take for Lakshadweep Entry permit?
Even though the permit is processed in last 10 days before your scheduled trip, it’s advisable to submit the above documents to authorized agents before 30 days.
- What is the validity of Lakshadweep Entry permit?
15 days from the date of issue is the validity of Lakshadweep Entry permit.
- Does the entry permit application get rejected at last moment after booking flight tickets?
Yes. There are chances for permit application getting rejected at last stage. This is mainly due to non-cooperation by police department / police station authorities of PCC issued station. Actually the during permit process, Lakshadweep home department cross check with PCC issued police station by email. If they do not receive any reply within 48 hours, the application generally get rejected. So while taking PCC, inform the police station about the mail from Lakshadweep authorities. Police just need to verify that PCC issued is correct. which depends on availability.
- Do we have a Honeymoon package to Lakshadweep?
Yes. Private authorised agents are doing 3 Nights 4 Days- Honeymoon Package to Lakshadweep by Flight – EXPLORE LAKSHADWEEP.
- Do we have any other flight packages other than Agatti stay packages?
Yes, DISCOVER LAKSHADWEEP Packages are available in association with Lakshadweep Tourism authorities (SPORTS)- with stay at Government resorts at Kadmat and Bangaram. But price is very high compared to private guest house packages like EXPLORE LAKSHADWEEP 3 Nights 4 Days or LAKSHADWEEP GETAWAYS 2 Nights 3 Days organised by authorised private agents.
- Can we get Lakshadweep Packges from Bangalore and Chennai?
Yes. You can book Lakshadweep Packages from Bangalore or Chennai through by authorised private agents. Try to reach Kochi on day 1 before 9 am or atleast 01 day before to avoid last minute confusions.
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