BANGARAM ISLAND RESORT (BY AIR)

Bangaram Island Resort.
The Jewel of the Lakshadweep, Bangaram Island is an uninhabited haven. Barring the occasional visitor from nearby Agatti (where the airport is situated), the only residents are the resort staff. 
 
Bangaram presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms. All preserved in the state little different from the days of Charam Perumal's reign.
Leaving the visitor with a difficult choice. Activity or inactivity?

The more unhurried can simply laze on the silver beaches, soak in the sun, listen to the sound of the waves and watch the swaying of the palms.
The island feels like it was designed specifically for languid strolls, to watch the beach dances of hermit crabs and listen to the raucous music of the seabirds.
But should you feel the need for a little more adventure on your holiday, Bangaram island offers a whole new set of activities.
 
Wind, Water and Bewitchment.
The resort offers you a variety of outdoor pursuits - scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, kayaking and so on.

 A well-equipped and professionally manned Scuba Diving facility is available at the resort. As a diving location, the virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by experienced divers as being among the best anywhere. Recently an ancient shipwreck was discovered. Besides coral, the reef abounds in undersea life, particularly game fish and turtles. Diving sites are off the reefs and are reached by boat.

Diving courses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners. Diving is permitted only within safe depths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September.   
 
Doing a Heming way.
For deep sea big game fishing, Bangaram is an ideal location. Record size Barracuda, Sailfish, Yellowfin, Travelly and Wahoo have often been landed. Local boats are available here for rent with experienced crew. Serious anglers are advised to bring their own equipment.
 
 FACTSHEET
The Island Holiday Destination. 
  
ENTRY PERMIT : 
Required for all foreign nationals.

ACCOMMODATION : 
Deluxe Bungalows 

FACILITIES: 
Water sports, Ayurveda Centre
Regular doctors on call 

THINGS TO DO: 
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Deep sea fishing
Boating / kayaking
Island excursion 

GETTING THERE: 
Regular flight from Cochin to Aggatti island. Transfer from Agatti to Bangaram by boat. (Or by helicopter during the monsoon - 16th may - 15th September.)  

NEAREST AIRPORT : 
Agatti [8 Km ] 

SEASON: 
November to March 

CLIMATE:  
Min: 27*C
Max: 32*C

TOUR PLAN
1st Day:

- Morning departure to Agatti by flight-Reach Agathi Airport by noon.
- Transfer to the resort by Boat (Will be arranged by the resort people)
- Overnight stay

2nd & 3rd night / 2nd,3rd,4th nights / 2nd,3rd,4th,5th & 6th nights

- Stay at the resort.

Last Day

- Morning departure from Agatti(you will be brought to Agathi from the resort by Boat transfer) to Cochin.
- Reach back Cochin by noon.
- End of the Tour.

PACKAGE PRICE/COUPLE

High Seasonal Price

1^st Oct 2010-20^th Dec'10

11^th Jan '11-31^st Jan'11

1^st  March'11 -30^th April'11

Peak Seasonal price

21^st Dec'10 - 10^th Jan'11

1^st Feb'11 -28^th Feb'11

Special long stay offer  at bangaram for minimum of 10 nights

High Seasonal Price

1^st Oct 2010-20^th Dec'10

11^th Jan '11-31^st Jan'11

1^st  March'11 -30^th April'11

Peak Seasonal price

21^st Dec'10 - 10^th Jan'11

1^st Feb'11 -28^th Feb'11

·                    Agatti – Bangaram – Agatti

Only by Helicopter in the off season .

Helicopter charge : Rs.7000.00(140 Euro/Person)

(16 May to 15 September)

Helicopter/Flight charges subject to change.

 ENTRY PERMIT :
All visitors to Lakshadweep need an Entry Permit.  Please send us the following information when making your
bookings
Full Name, Nationality, Permanent Address, Passport Numbers, Date and Place of Issue, Date of Expiry, Date and Place of Birth.

FLIGHT TRANSFERS

To Agathi Airport (The only Airport in Lakshwadweep Islands) now two airlines are operating their serivice.

King fisher Airlines operate their flights on Tues day.Thursh day & saturday .It departs from Cochin at 1250 Hrs & reaches Agathi at 1410 Hrs.The flight departs from Agathi at 1440Hrs and reaches Cochin at 1600 Hrs.

For Booking please browse www.flykingfisher.com

Indian Airlines operate flights to Agathi on all days except Sundays.It departs from Cochin at 0915 Hrs and reaches Agathi at 1050 Hrs.The flight departs from Agatti at 1115 Hrs and reaches Cochin at 1050 Hrs.

For Booking please browse www.indian-airlines.org

WATER SPORTS CHARGES AT BANGARAM ISLAND RESORT

 

ITEM                                      DURATION                           TARIFF

Glass Bottom  Boat                          45 min                               Rs .600/-

Snorkeling between bangaram

Thinnakara, Shipwreck                      02 hrs                              Rs.1500 /-

Island Excursion                                02 hrs                               Rs 1200 /-

Island Drop & Pick up                       05 hrs                                Rs.1800 /-

Snorkeling &Island Excursion             03 hrs                               Rs. 1500 /-

Day Fishing – Deep  sea                     03 hrs                               Rs  3000 /-

Night Fishing- Lagoon                        02 hrs                               Rs. 1500 /-

Sand Bank Vist                                  02 hrs                               Rs  1200 /-

Turtle Watch ( Per person )                 02 hrs                               Rs  600 /-

Sun set crise                                        45 min                              Rs 600 /-

Sail Boat and go Cat                           01 hrs                                Rs  600 /-

Turtle Snorkeling Agatti  ( perperson ) 05 hrs                                Rs  1350 /-

Kayaking ( 0800hrs – 1800hrs )                                                           Free of cost

 Service tax 12.5 % will Applicable for all above rates…Prices subject to change.

 Note

 

*All program Minimum 02 person

*Available during High tide

*All programs are own Risks

*Life jackets to be worn for the safety

*Extra person will be billed accordingly to thr respect to programs.

* Extra hour in the fishing program will be charge extra

 

N.B: All Water Sports activities are at own risk and subject to weather conditions.

         Snorkel sets are available on hire at the Dive school.