The archipelago

Islands of Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep has ten inhabited islands, but that does not mean every island is available for every tourist or itinerary. Select an island only after its permit, transport and stay can be confirmed together.

Use a route-first island selector

1. Entry

Check whether the official permit process supports the island and dates.

2. Mainland sector

Confirm the flight, passenger ship or tourism package that starts the trip.

3. Island transfer

Confirm every boat or inter-island sector, not only the first arrival.

4. Stay

Match the accommodation confirmation to the same island and dates.

What official sources establish

Inhabited islands

The Administration lists Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Andrott, Kalpeni and Minicoy as inhabited islands.

Air access

The current How to Reach page identifies Agatti as the only island with an airstrip. Any onward island still needs a confirmed transfer.

Named package islands

Current official package descriptions name particular island combinations. Use the live package and booking confirmation, not a general list of islands.

Official sources checked on 13 August 2026

Review the Administration's inhabited-islands list, How to Reach page and tourist-packages page. Then connect the choice with the permit guide, stay guide and ship guide.

Island reference pages

These profiles cover the archipelago, not a promise that each island can be booked. Check the source date and reconfirm visitor access before using any profile in an itinerary.