Lakshadweep is one of the worlds most
spectacular tropical island systems. The
precious heritage of ecology and culture is
supported by an extremely fragile ecosystem.
Committed to the cause of Eco tourism Union
Territory of Lakshadweep has consciously
followed a middle path between tourism promotion
and environmental conservation.
The Administration is carefully monitoring the
environmental impact of coastal tourism and has
taken steps to promote tourism in a way that is
consistent with ecological concerns. As an
effective strategy to avoid pressure on
ecological environment, the efforts to promote
tourism have been synchronized with the carrying
capacity of the islands.!
Organized tourism is of recent origin to
Lakshadweep. At present 3 inhabited islands -
Kavaratti,
Kalpeni
and
Minicoy - have been opened for domestic
tourists only and
Agatti,
Bangaram and
Kadmat,
are open for both domestic and international
tourists.
The uninhabited islands consists Bangaram,
Tinnakara and Suheli. Kalpity, Parali 1 & 2,
which are nearby Agatti island. The 10 inhabited
islands are Minicoy, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat,
Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat and
Bitra.
Along with the
Agatti or
Bangaram package you can enter all the above
mentioned uninhabited islands. You can visit to
those islands except Suheli (Suheli is located
very far around 45 N.mls) and vessels are
available at resorts for hourly basis.
Free permit
will be arranged by 'MintValley
E-Tourism' and a few information is required
at the time of booking. For detail Please
click here.
The Following actions of the
Administration reflect our commitment to
ecology and sustainable tourism
1.
Lakshadweep Tourism Department’s efforts
to promote eco-friendly tourism were
appreciated at international tourism
Bourse held in Berlin, Germany
2. Most of
our tourist accommodation have thatched
huts and tiled roof
3. All the
tourism properties have largely PVC
solar streetlights. Tourists are
encouraged to live in harmony with
nature.
4. Use of
compact fluorescent lamps.
5. Electric
power supplied by solar plants during
the day.
6. The
islanders are educated to adopt Eco
friendly way like burning of coconut
husks to tackle mosquito and pests
instead of pesticide and protect the
environment and ecology.
7. Bio-mass
gasifies is proposed to be set up at
Kavaratti on an experimental basis to
utilize coconut waste and eventually
generate electricity at a cheaper rate
and also save the environment from
pollution.
8. A film
is shown to the tourist once they board
the ship on way to Lakshadweep islands
informing them about the island, its
environment, the coral reefs and its
management, the ban on picking up of
corals, plastics etc. and ways to keep
the islands clean and enjoy the beauty
without disturbing or destroying it.
9. Being a
restricted area entry is allowed only
after issue of permits and therefore the
over crowding in the islands is easily
taken care of.
10. The
boats, vessels and ships of Lakshadweep
Administration especially of Lakshadweep
tourism carry the names of Island
territories having great ecological
value. Some of the names are MV
Thinnakara MT Suheli. Thinnakara and
Suheli are uninhabited islands in
Lakshadweep archipelago and are known
for their outstanding beauty and
bio-diversity. Naming the vessels as
above carries the message of ecology for
all the tourists as well as islanders.
11. Fishing
in Lakshadweep is carried out by poll
and line method only. It is acknowledged
all over the world that Pole and line
method is most Eco friendly method of
fishing of tuna in which only mother
fishes are caught and young ones as also
mother marine creatures are spared,
which are unnecessarily destroyed in
other fishing methods.
12.
Islanders are being trained in Scuba
diving so that they not only know about
marine wealth but also contribute in
maintaining the ecology of the islands
and works as eyes and ears of the
Administration.
13.
Administration has initiated steps to
document the bio-diversity of the Island
with the help of M.S. Swaminathan
foundation and local staff.
14.
Lakshadweep Building Development Board
has been constituted to import and
provide construction materials so that
local does not collect it from the
Island damage the ecology.
