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"Foreign nationals, only with "tourist visa" will be permitted to Lakshadweep islands"

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Basic facts One of world's most spectacular tropical island systems, Lakshadweep is tucked away at 220-440Kms off the Kerala Coast. The islands offer a precious heritage of ecology and
Brochure culture. The unique feature of the Islands is its coral reef, making it a pristine leisure spot to come back to. 4200 sq. kms. of lagoon, rich in marine wealth, is spread over 36 islands
WaterSports in an area of 32 sq. kms. The underwater view at Lakshadweep is kaleidoscopic and breathtaking. The lagoon offers excellent potential for water sports like swimming, wind-
Location surfing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking. No wonder, Lakshadweep is fast becoming India's one of its kind Adventure sport - Nature Tourism location. Each island is fringed by
Climate snow white coral sands. The crystal clear water and the abundant marine life enhance the beauty of these islands. Against the vast expanse of the blue sea, the island look like
Language, Manners & Customs emeralds. The huge shallow calm lagoon on one side with wall like reef made of marine live coral boulders blocks the incoming swells of the outer sea. The islands are linked to
Authorized travel agents the mainland by: - ship, helicopter, Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and mechanized sailing wooden vessels. In all the islands, elaborate infrastructure is in place to meet the
Folk Arts needs of tourists.
Tourist Focal Island
WaterSports Lakshadweep was given the National Eco-Tourism Award 1997 .
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In a nutshell LAKSHADWEEP SAMUDRAM (BY M.V KAVARATTI) :: Top
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Lakshadweep Samudram is a Five-days cruise to visit the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni
and Minicoy by ship- M.V Kavaratti. The island tour is organized during the day with
lunch and refreshments ashore. Nights are spent on board the ship. M.V Kavaratti has 150
Diamond class accommodations. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are
arranged during the day' tour. Children from 1 year and above up to 10 years will be
treated as child.

Package rate for Five Days Lakshadweep Samudram Package.

Class of Accommodation Transportation Cost Tour Charges Total

First (Adult) Rs.14,000/- Rs.11,000/- Rs.25,000/-
First (Child) Rs.11,000/- Rs.7,000/- Rs.18,000/-

Available Schedules of Lakshadweep Samudram Packages.

Sl.No Dep. Kochi Ship Arri. Kochi Days Islands **Availability

1 03.10.2017 M V Kavaratti 07.10.2017 5 Minicoy-Kalpeni-Kavaratti Waiting List
2 09.10.2017 M V Kavaratti 13.10.2017 5 Kadmat-Kalpeni-Kavaratti Waiting List
3 16.10.2017 M V Kavaratti 20.10.2017 5 Minicoy-Kadmat-Kavaratti Waiting List
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4 23.10.2017 M V Kavaratti 27.10.2017 5 Kavaratti-Kalpeni-Minicoy Waiting List
** This Availability Status is of last working day

"SPORTS has not published any Lakshadweep cruise package schedules other than the above. We wish to caution general public and
hereby advise individulas and other parties concerned, not to fall prey to such false informations. The public in general are also advised not
to be attracted or lured by any of their communication which solicit payment or otherwise."

10% hike will be applicable in December

* Rates in Indian Rupees, Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

SWAYING PALM PACKAGE :: Top

(M.V. KAVARATTI/M.V. ARABIAN SEA/M.V LASHADWEEP SEA/M.V. AMINDIVI/ M.V. MINICOY)
Swaying Palm is a six / seven days tour to Minicoy.Tourists are accommodated in exclusive A/c cottages and
other individual cottages built on the beachfront. Journey is by M.V Arabian sea and M.V Lakshadweep sea,
M.V. Minicoy and M.V. Amindivi , M.V Kavaratti.Tariff for the cottages as under.

Category of Rooms in Minicoy Double Single Extra Person

Air Conditioned Deluxe Room 9,000 6,000 4,000
Air Conditioned Standard Room 7,000 5,000 3,500
10 % hike will be applicable in December

Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

TRANSPORTATION

Class of Accommodation Transportation Cost

First Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways)
Second Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways)
Pushback/Bunk Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)
Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

MARINE WEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME :: Top

(BY FLIGHT Via Agatti Island)
Marine Wealth Awareness Programme covers a 4 -7 dayspackage to Kadmat to experience the richness and
beauty of marine life. One can spend 2-5 fun filled days on the island, Swimming, Snorkeling and Kayaking are
included in water sports. A full-fledged water sports institute is functional at Kadmat. The more adventurous can
indulge in scuba diving, wind surfing and para sailing. The charges for the package are as under.

Category of Rooms at Kadmat Double Single Extra Person

Air Conditined Super Deluxe 11,000 8,000 5,000
Air Conditioned Deluxe Room 9,000 6,000 4,000
Air Conditioned Standard Room 7,000 5,000 3,500
Non AC Standard Room (3 Km away from resort area) 5,000 3,000 2,500
10 % hike will be applicable in December

TRANSPORTATION (by High Speed Craft)

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Adult Rs. 4000/- (One Way Only)
Child Rs. 2000/- (One Way Only)
*Boats available to Kadmat(Mon,Wed,Fri) vise versa.

TARATASHI PACKAGE :: Top

(By Fligh Via Agatti Island)

Taratashi offers a package to visit Kavaratti - the administrative capital of Lakshadweep and a four/five days stay
on the island. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba dive lagoon cruise in glass bottomed boat and other water sports are
on offer and can make your holiday memorable. The stay on the island is in the tourist huts on beach front. There
are only 10 seats available. However more seats can be made available on dormitory accommodation.

Accomodation Charges at Kavaratti

Double Room (2 persons for 1 Night) Rs.9,000/-per night
Twin Bed Room (2 persons for 2 night) Rs.8,500/-per night
Twin Bed Room (2 persons for 3 night) Rs.8,000/-per night
Extra Bed Rs.3,000/-per night
Single Person Rs.5,000/-per night
10 % hike will be applicable in December
TRANSPORTATION (by High Speed Craft)
Adult (above 12 years) Rs. 1000/- (One Way)
Child (below 12 years) Rs. 500/- (One Way)

*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

*Boats available to Kavaratti(Mon,Wed,Fri) vise versa.

TENTS IN THINNAKARA :: Top

It is literally like staying on one of your own private islands. Thinnakara island is situated just opposite side of
Bangaram island and share the vast lagoon and coralline banks, the actual lagoon area amounts to 125.21 Sq
kms. On the north-south edge of the lagoon Parali i, Parali ii, Parali iii and Kalpitty are situated. Thinnakara is a
tiny teardrop shaped island which lies 8 km northeast from Agatti. The panorama encompasses magnificent
lagoons, sylvan sea shores, sun drenched sand and the enchantment of swaying palms, spectacular marine flora
and fauna. Watersports crafts like kayaks, glass bottomed boats are available here. You can play beach volleyball
and there are vast beach for sunbath.

Category of Rooms in Thinnakara Double Single Extra Person

Tents In Thinnakara 10,000 8,000 4,000
10 % hike will be applicable in December

TRANSPORTATION To Thinnakara (by Boat)

Adult Rs. 2500/- (One Way)
Child Rs. 1500/- (One Way)
*Boats available to Thinnakara in all days.
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

COTTAGES IN BANGARAM :: Top

Bangaram Island, spread over 120 acres is uninhabited except for occasional visitors from the nearby island of

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Agatti, where the airport is situated. The island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef. It has
been ranked among the best getaways of the world. A matchless sense of well-being takes over and one begins to
discover the graceful fishers, porcupines, parrots, Pufferfishes, Hermit Crabs and Seabirds on the vast 120 acres
of lush coconut groves in Bangaram. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, beach games, swimming,
snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. The resort has 60 bedded beach cottages (Non AC) with a multi-cuisine
restaurant serving myriad delicacies. One can reach Bangaram from Agatti where there is an airport.

Category of Rooms in Bangaram Double Single Extra Person

Cottage In Bangaram(Non AC only) 15,000 10,000 7,000
10 % hike will be applicable in December

TRANSPORTATION To Bangaram (by Boat)

Adult Rs. 2000/- (One Way)
Child Rs. 1000/- (One Way)
*Boats available to Bangaram in all days.
*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE :: Top

All diving equipment will be provided. Swimming skills and a doctor's certificate declaring the candidate fit for diving are
mandatory. The minimum age to undergo the diving course is 14 years.

Kavaratti

Lakshadweep has got world's premier Dive Spots. The Dolphin Dive centre, Kavaratti offers PADI Scuba Diving
Experience Programme and PADI Scuba Diving Course. For details please contact our dolphin dive centre, Kavaratti
in the Tel. Number: +91- 4896 263649 / 262105 .

Course Course Fee Accommodation Course Duration

PADI Open Water Rs. 20,000/- Rs. 5,000/- per day 5 to 8 days
Dive Course

TRANSPORTATION (By Ship)

First Rs. 10,000/- (Both Ways)

Second Rs. 7,500/- (Both Ways)
Pushback/Bunk Rs. 5,000/- (Both Ways)

*Rates in Indian Rupees Service Tax at applicable rate (5.00%)

CHILD RATES :: Top

Children with the age of 5 and above is taken as extra person.

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. 10% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled 30 days before departure of the ship.
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2. 25% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled between 29th to 7th days before departure of the ship.
3. No refund if cancelled within 7 days before the departure of the ship.

REFUND POLICY

1. 100% refund if the schedule is cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions and/or other unexpected technical faults. No damages/claims will be payable except money
paid by them.

CONDITIONS

Consumption of liquor is prohibited in Lakshadweep.

Program / Schedule of ship is liable to be changed / cancelled without prior notice. Ships are operated by Lakshadweep Administration. In case of a change in the ship schedule
liability of SPORTS is restricted to transporting the tourists back to Cochin by immediate available conveyance of the ship only.

Tourists availing LTC may collect LTC certificate from Ship Manager on board at the time of return journey or from our Kochi office on return. Transport and tour change
bifurcation is given in the tariff chart.

Service tax applicable as per the prevailing Govt. Tax rate.

All the payments are to be made by Cash / DD / Cheque at par in favour of ?SPORTS ?PAYABLE? at Kochi.

1. There is no revision of accommodation charges for the Marine Wealth Awareness Programme/Taratashi/Swaying Palm packages.
2. The 10% hike during the month of December,will be applicable for all the packages.
3. The accommodation charges for staying tourist will cover only accommodation and food charges. All other water sports activities are chargeable.
4. Package cost for cruise based packages (Lakshadweep Samudram/Coral Reef/Silver Sand) will be increased by 10% during the month of December.
5. Cruise based package (Lakshadweep Samudram/Coral Reef/Silver Sand) availed tourist will enjoy the following facilities without any additional payment in the island of their visit as the cost of which included in the
package cost.
i. Kavaratti Island - Glass bottomed boat ride, Kayaking, visit to Fisheries Museum and Folk Dance.
ii. Kalpeni Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking, Factory Visit and Folk Dance.
iii. Minicoy Island - Kayaking, Light House visit, Village visit, Folk Dance.
iv. Kadmat Island - Kayaking, Glass bottomed boat ride, Factory visit, Folk Dance.
v. Thinnakara Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking.
vi. Bangaram Island - Snorkeling, Kayaking.
6. All other Water Sports activities are chargeable.

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