Lakshadweep vs Maldives has been trending on social media and people are searching for which is a better option among these.

Lakshadweep vs Maldives, Which is cheaper and better for beaches, travel, and tourism? Ever since the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep island and posted pictures and videos on social media, a major row erupted as Indians suggested Lakshadweep as an alternative to Maldives. After this, three ministers of Maldives made a derogatory comment on PM Modi that escalated the issue. Later, the Maldives Government suspended those three ministers. 

In the meanwhile, Lakshadweep vs Maldives has been trending on social media while people are also searching for which is a better option among these in terms of beaches, travel, and tourism. 

Here are 9 reasons to book Lakshadweep holidays instead of Maldives: 

'Private' Island 

Lakshadweep islands, especially Thinnakara and Bangaram are developed only for tourism. There are neither roads nor villagers on these islands, only a handful of tents or beach resorts, and the staff at your service. As per the report, there are hardly 10 – 15 tourists on the entire island and it virtually makes it a private island during holidays in Lakshadweep Islands. 

Unexplored Islands 

While a tourist destination is usually exploited and commercialized, Lakshadweep Islands is one such place that has hardly been discovered and explored. Therefore, you get close to the nature. Lakshadweep Holidays is exotic and its tour package prices are also reasonable. You can travel to Lakshadweep via air or even cruise. So, why go to Maldives? 

Best Choice Economically 

Since there are no separate restaurants or shops, the price of the Lakshadweep tour package includes everything from boarding and lodging to transport to all the meals. You only need to pay for island hopping sightseeing and water sports, which may not exceed more than $100 (INR 7000) per head, in general. This is very different from the Maldives, and another such place where you pay money even for a bottle of water, leaving alone the meals, transport, and all such “hidden” expenses.

Live Corals and Colourful Fishes

The Lakshadweep Islands are known for their rich flora and fauna marine life and stunning corals. Besides, it is a very delicate region and highly protected by environmentalists and naturalists. There are a plethora of live corals and colorful fishes across the islands.

No separate visa required

Lakshadweep Islands is a part of India so you won't need any separate visa to go to Lakshadweep Island if you are a foreigner and coming to India. All you need is a visa to India and a special permit to visit the Lakshadweep Islands. However, if you are an Indian, then you don't need to go through the process of applying for any separate visa.

Easy Connectivity

It's very easy to reach Lakshadweep Islands, especially if you are planning a couple of months before your arrival date. Agatti Airport, the airport of the Lakshadweep Islands, is reached by a flight operated from Kochi and Bangalore and both the cities have international airports and process good connectivity across the globe. 

Cruise to Lakshadweep

If you don't want airways, then go seaway by cruise. With this option, you also get the experience of a cruise that is uncommon in India. 

Other Tourist Destinations

Whenever you visit the Lakshadweep Islands, you may visit either from Kochi or Bangalore. Kochi is in Kerala, a very popular tourist destination for foreigners and Indians. This gives you an option to visit Kerala before your trip to Lakshadweep Islands. If you are flying from Bangalore, then you may visit the nearby Mysore Palace or Hampi or the National Parks like Bandipur National Park.

Why go to the obvious?

Most of the islands in the Maldives are exploited beyond recovery with hardly any corner of Maldives not being photographed. Go on Instagram, you will find millions of photos of those places. However, there are only a few pictures of the Lakshadweep Islands. Only a handful of tourists visit the Lakshadweep every year and that's why it is a good option in comparison to Maldives. 

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