Prime minister Narendra Modi’s lakshadweep trip has brought the islands into the national spotlight while the government is planning to upgrade the helibase at Kavaratti Island, the capital of the union territory, and build a resort there to upgrade tourist facilities to attract more visitors.
News18 has learnt that a new domestic terminal building will come up at the Kavaratti helibase in lakshadweep and the site will also be re-designed with night landing facilities soon. The project involves constructing a new passenger terminal building, a hangar building, ATC and service blocks at this helibase. So far, one has to take a helicopter to reach Kavaratti from Agatti – the latter is connected by aircraft from Kochi. Helicopter transfer is available from Agatti to Kavaratti during monsoon season, subject to the availability of choppers. But with the upgradation of the helibase, the connectivity could improve significantly. It is a 15-minute chopper ride from Agatti to Kavaratti.
The PM had visited the Agatti, Kavaratti, and Bangaram islands during his recent two-day trip to Lakshadweep. He also tried snorkelling at Bangaram. As is the case with other islands of lakshadweep, Kavaratti has warm sandy beaches where tourists can unwind. Though the beaches are narrow, the lagoons around Kavaratti are fabulous with starfish, anemones, sea cucumbers, countless multi-hued fishes, and astounding corals. Located to the west of the island, the lagoon is best suited for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, and canoeing. To the south of the island lies chicken Neck Point, a go-to place for water sports like scuba diving and snorkelling. A glass-bottom boat ride offers tourists an opportunity to view the rich marine life and an array of corals.
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