Bangaram Island, developed as a tourist centre, is the only island open to tourists but they can make day visits to certain other specified islands too. Indian nationals can visit some of the other islands-Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti, Androt, and Kalpeni.

The lagoon around Bangaram is large, shallow and safe. It is well defined by several coral reefs and small islands on its seaward periphery. There are facilities for snorkelling, scuba diving, sea bathing and picnics on the nearby islands. Fishing in the open seas here is an exciting and vigorous sport while yachting is an equally exhilarating experience. The sand on the Bangaram Beach is clean, white and fine.

Everything about the Bangaram Island is natural and simple. It is quite a small island and you can walk around it in an hour or so. Surrounded by superb, soft silvery sands with an interior of lush green coconut groves, it portrays an image of pure ecstasy. Surrounding the island is a coral reef, which forms a large sheltered lagoon, the most incredible shade of luminous turquoise, which also encloses three small-uninhabited islands.

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

Accommodation on the island is simple, unpretentious, yet comfortable. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled -roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched verandah, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge.

In a bit to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but there are enough creature comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.

There are also four bungalows, which are bigger and offer more privacy. At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It's a little architectural marvel, being made entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around one tall central pole.

Dining

Coconut and fish are abundantly available on the island. So naturally, no meal would be complete without a selection of the day's catch.

The cuisine styles are international and the menu also offers a selection from the coast of India and local island recipes.

There is also a well stocked bar, right off the beach. Not that the magic of the enchanted isles needs any additional uplift!

Recreation and Health Facilities

The resort offers you a variety of outdoor pursuits - Kayaking, Catamaran sailing, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, and scuba diving.

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.

For deep-sea big game fishing, Bangaram is an ideal location. Record size Barracuda, Sailfish, Yellowfin, Travelly and Wahoo has often been landed. Local boats are available here for rent with experienced crew. Serious anglers are advised to bring their own equipment.

With such peace and natural beauty surrounding you, Bangaram Island is the ideal place to try an Ayurvedic treatment, or even just a relaxing massage. Ayurveda is the Indian system of traditional medicine, and it's a great way to treat niggling, chronic health problems. The resort has fully equipped Ayurvedic facilities.

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