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| Bangaram Island |
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A bewitchingly beautiful and breathtaking island in the Lakshadweep, Bangaram is un-inhabited. It is surrounded by a shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef. Bangaram island has been ranked among the best getaways of the world. Here the harmony of the sun, sand and surf casts a spell on the visitor |
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Bangaram Island offers utmost privacy unpolluted comfort with crystal clear water. Sparkling coral reef and blue lagoon perform magic on the soul –researching traveler. It’s a place where a Hemingway would create a classic or a Van Gogh would paint a masterpiece. And who knows the muse may inspire one to create too |
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A matchless sense of well being takes over and one begins to discover the graceful fishes, porcupines, parrots, puffer fishes, 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, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. The resort has 60 bedded beach cottages with a multi cuisine restaurant serving myriad delicacies. A well stocked bar is also available. Bangaram island can be accessed ONLY by Air |
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| Location & Climate |
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Location : 10 ° - 56 * North Latitude and 72° -17 * East longitude, located 459 kms, from Cochin
Climate: Warm round the year. Rainfall is limited and the temperature during the monsoons is 25 - 27° C |
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| The Jewel of the Lakshadeep |
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The Jewel of the Lakshadeep, Bangaram island is uninhabited except for occasional visitors from the nearest island, Agatti, where the airport is situated. Bangaram presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. All preserved in the State just as the first discoverers would have found them. At Bangaram island, the more unhurried can simply laze on the silver beaches, soak in the sun, listen to the sound of the waves and watch the swaying of the palms |
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The island feels like it was designed specifically for languid strolls, to watch the beach dances of hermit crabs and listen to the raucous music of the seabirds. But should you feel the need for a little more adventure on your holiday, Bangaram island offers a whole new set of activities |
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| The Bangaram Island Resort offers you a variety of outdoor pursuits - scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, kayaking and so on |
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A well-equipped and professionally manned Scuba Diving facility is available at the resort. As a diving location, the virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by experienced divers as being among the best anywhere. Recently an ancient shipwreck was discovered. Besides coral, the reef abounds in undersea life, particularly game fish and turtles. Diving sites are off the reefs and are reached by boat |
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Diving courses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners. Diving is permitted only within safe depths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September |
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