Re: Lakshadweep: Paradise Islands - A tryst with the sun, sand, lagoons and corals Quote:
Originally Posted by tupin22 @karthikk - Thanks for this lovely travelogue. I am not able to send a private message yet as I do not have the required permissions yet. I am planning on a trip to Lakshadweep. Could you SMS your email id to 9845620465, please? |
Oops, I seem to have completely missed your reply and I'm 5 months late *lol*. My apologies. Did you manage to get the details or do you still want me to help you out (in case your plan didn't already happen)? Quote:
Originally Posted by sach.sri Karthikk - read the TL just now. amazing pics and details in the TL - thanks for sharing. Makes it easier for us folks while researching for vacation spots. thanks. |
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed reading it. In case it was of some help for you, I'm elated to know. Quote:
Originally Posted by parassoni Great Travelogue and pics. What pristine waters & Colorful hues!!! Thanks for pointing out the permit reqts. too!!
Can't help but wonder how neglected as a Tourist destination Lakshadweep has been, sharing the Same awesome waters/sands/reefs/shores and atolls with one of the worlds most Exotic & expensive Holiday Locations-The Maldives!! |
Thanks a lot for reading!
I think the neglected part of this place is intentionally done by the authorities. The government is dead serious about this place not getting encroached by the evils of tourism - resorts, tourists, associated pollution, etc. Geographically, this archipelago is dead similar to the Maldives, which is just some 300-400km away. While the Maldives thrives on tourism for the majority of that country's income, Lakshadweep I guess doesn't have any such requirement to be economically profitable, and the Indian Govt. is probably using it more from a strategic location (Navy) perspective.
One particular tourism magazine had listed this place as one of the cleanest (and must-visit) beaches in the world. Now that is some compliment to be proud of!
Last edited by KarthikK : 12th February 2013 at 12:34.
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