Geared to be the big destination of tomorrow, Lakshadweep, which means hundred thousand islands, existed from time immemorial. A tiny principality and the smallest union territory of India, the charm of the island comes out bursting from their remoteness.
The island are densely covered with coconut palms, each threaded by an unbroken line of creamy sand and serenely set in waters of the palest aquamarine, turquoise down to the deepest sapphire.
A geographical extension of the Maldives chain of islands, many refer to Lakshadweep as the ultimate island paradise.
Among the popular resorts here can be found at the uninhabited island of Bangarem The people of the islands are very similar to the people of Kerala. The language spoken is the same, which is Malayam, except those in the separated island of Minicoy where Mahl is used.
Ninety-three percent of Lakshadweeps population are indigenous Muslims with conservative customs and traditions but are liberal in approach. |
