Everything you need to work out before you book
Permits, routes, vessels and islands. Written by people who make these arrangements every week, not copied from a brochure.
Choosing a Lakshadweep travel agency
What to check before you hand over your dates and your money.
Lakshadweep entry permit
New e-Permit portal from 15 Oct 2026: fees, documents and how to apply.
How to reach Lakshadweep
Every route from the mainland, compared side by side.
Flights to Agatti
Routes, airlines, flying times and indicative fares.
Navi Mumbai to Agatti flights (new)
Fly91 via Goa from 25 October 2026 — timings, return days and tips.
Delhi to Lakshadweep via Goa
Fly Delhi to Goa Mopa, then Fly91 to Agatti — timings and planning tips.
Ships to Lakshadweep
Latest ship schedule from Kochi, boarding times and the tourist quota.
Inter-island transportation
High-speed vessels, capacities and how booking works.
Helicopter service
The Kavaratti–Agatti connection for flight passengers.
Local boat service
Private charters to Thinnakara and Bangaram.
Lakshadweep vs Maldives
Why many Indian travellers pick Lakshadweep — a fair side-by-side comparison.
Island guide
Which island suits which kind of traveller.