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Kavaratti

Lakshadweep's capital atoll: a glass lagoon and a strict permit

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Best time to visit Kavaratti

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: December to March
  • Shoulder: April and October to November, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: June to September

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Kavaratti season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Mar is flat lagoon and 25-31°C, with kayaking, snorkelling and the glass-bottom boats all running to schedule.

Summer March to May Prime time

April and May are hot and calm early on, but by the middle of May the pre-monsoon swell starts closing lagoon activities.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

June-Sep the sea is dangerous, watersports stop and inter-island vessels are withdrawn, so tourism effectively shuts down.

Autumn October to November Shoulder

Oct is unsettled as the monsoon retreats; by November the water clears again and the permit and ship season gets busy.

What Kavaratti is actually like

A dry, Muslim-majority island town: no alcohol, no beach bars, guest houses and packages rather than a traveller scene

Things to do in Kavaratti

The local places worth your time in and around Kavaratti, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Ujra Mosque

    Mosque · in town

    Old mosque known for a ceiling carved from driftwood and a well of sweet water; look in outside the prayer times.

  • Kavaratti Marine Aquarium

    Museum · in town

    Small government aquarium of reef fish, corals and shells run by the fisheries department; a ten minute stop, token fee.

  • Dolphin Dive Centre

    Activity · in town

    The island's dive school, reef and wall dives plus try-dives for beginners; book ahead, it closes through the monsoon.

  • Kavaratti Lagoon

    Beach · in town

    Shallow lagoon down the western shore with glass bottom boat rides and kayaks; calmest before the afternoon wind gets up.

Getting to Kavaratti

Entry permit is mandatory: fly Kochi-Agatti then a permitted vessel, or take an MV ship from Kochi, 14-20 h

Practical ways in: flight

Trip facts

How long to stay
3 days
Budget
Splurge
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
2 m
State
Lakshadweep
Coordinates
10.5672, 72.6395

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kavaratti?

December to March is peak season in Kavaratti. April and October to November is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid June to September. Dec-Mar is flat lagoon and 25-31°C, with kayaking, snorkelling and the glass-bottom boats all running to schedule.

How many days do you need in Kavaratti?

3 days is the usual stay. A dry, Muslim-majority island town: no alcohol, no beach bars, guest houses and packages rather than a traveller scene.

How do you get to Kavaratti?

Entry permit is mandatory: fly Kochi-Agatti then a permitted vessel, or take an MV ship from Kochi, 14-20 h. Practical ways in: flight.

Is Kavaratti expensive, and does it get crowded?

Splurge by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Kavaratti?

Ujra Mosque, Kavaratti Marine Aquarium, Dolphin Dive Centre and Kavaratti Lagoon. Old mosque known for a ceiling carved from driftwood and a well of sweet water; look in outside the prayer times.

Nearby, and where to go next

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