Kadmat Island is one of the best
islands that you can visit in Lakshadweep, which in itself is a cluster of
islands. Lakshadweep is a UT (Union Territory) of India,located about 400 km off the west coast of the country. It is one of the scenic tourist destinations that you should certainly visit during your vacation in India. The reason to visit the islands in Lakshadweep is that you can explore the fascinating marine life, picturesque beaches, excellent tourist resorts, mosques and many other attractions of this region.
Kadmat Island, which is also known as
Cardamom Island is one of the best places to visit among the cluster of islands
in Lakshadweep. The island is situated at a distance of about 5 km towards
north of Amini Island, with a length of 8 km and a width of 550 km. So, the
Kadmat Island is practically a small island but is very much popular among the
domestic as well as international tourists for its activities like, scuba
diving, swimming and snorkeling. It is also one of the few islands in Lakshadweep
which is surrounded with calm shallow lagoons on the both sides. The coconut
palm trees act as a natural shade throughout this island where you can lie down
and enjoy the scenic beauty of this place.
Attractions
Snorkeling
and Scuba Diving
The calm shallow lagoons of this place
act as a perfect spot to enjoy the adventurous activities like snorkeling and
scuba diving. The waters surrounding Kadmat holds a diverse variety of marine
flora and fauna. With plenty of unexplored dive sites in this area, there is
something for every level of divers. Most of the diving spots in this area are located
at a short boat trip from the shore. You spend most of the part of your
vacation at this place while exploring the mesmerizing variety of marine fishes
and the colourful coral reefs. Apart from these, tourists can also enjoy other
water sports activities like swimming, parasailing and kayaking.
Beaches
Kadmat has also got some picturesque
beaches where you can leisurely lie down for sunbathing or under the shades of
the coconut trees, while reading your favourite books. The beaches are the
perfect place to relax, while you have got nothing to do in Kadmat.
Mohiyudeen
Mosque
Mohiyudeen Mosque is an important
religious place to visit in Kadmat. The mosque has been stunningly built and is
surrounded by palm grooves that add to the beauty of this religious site. The
place has also got carved tombstones. The mosque is considered as one of the
ancient religious sites in the region of Lakshadweep, as it was built during
the 16th century. The architectural style of the mosque is very
similar to the Malabar temple.
Glass bottomed boat, sailing, canoeing
and excursions to nearby destinations like Kavaratti Island, Minicoy Island and
Amini Island is also provided in Kadmat Island.
Best Time to
Visit
The appropriate seasons to visit the
Kadmat Island are the winter season and the onset of summers. The best time to
visit the island is from October to April.
Accommodation
The Kadmat Island has plenty of
accommodation facilities dotted along its area. Among these, one of the best
places to stay on this island is the Kadmat Island Resort, which features 28
exotic sea facing rooms. The rooms are well furnished, offering almost all the
basic amenities and providing the panoramic view of the calm sea.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport
located to this place is Agatti Airport, located at a distance of about 77 km.
The airport is well connected with places like Chennai, Kochi and Bangalore.
By Water: Lakshadweep is well
connected with passenger ships at regular intervals from places Cochin and
Mumbai.
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