For boating, Snorkkeling and Scuba diving, contact:
Mukhthar Agatti : 94960 62425
PP Mon Agatti: 94001 73740
Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health. The toddy shown in the video is a non fermented sap called Meera.
Bangaram and Thinnakkara Islands are situated opposite to each other sharing the same lagoon. Bangaram atoll is a tiny teardrop shaped island about 7 km northeast of the island of Agatti where the airport is located. Thinnakara is a tiny island which lies just 2 kms from Bangaram.
The boat journey through the coral reef will take about one and a half hours from Agatti to Bangaram. We have hired a larger boat of 12 person capacity because smaller boats may fluctuate severely as the waves are strong and rough in this route. Mukhtar and PP Mon are the team captions. They are expert divers and knows everything about sea and corals.
The greenish blue coloured area is with sand beds while dark area is with corals. Corals are marine invertebrates living as compact colonies. Found in tropical oceans, they secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton of reef. They grow in the sea where sunlight reaches. The corals protect the shores from the strong waves. Over the time, these corals are bounded by the weeds and moss and they die. These dead corals are carried over to the shores by the waves. This area contains turtle colony also. We have seen many turtles but it was very difficult to video them as they move very fast in the water.
Bangaram is a bewitchingly beautiful and breath taking island in Lakshadweep. This uninhabited is surrounded by a shallow lagoon enclosed by coral reef. It has been ranked among the best gateways of the world. The island is the home of graceful fishes, porcupines, parrots, pufferfishes, hermit crabs and sea birds on its vast 120 acres of lush coconut groves. Bangaram Island Resort is the only Bangaram Island accommodation. The resort has 60 bedded beach cottages with a multi cuisine restaurant. Although the resort is closed due to a legal issues the island is currently open. There are some tents and 10-12 decent cottages for stay. We have the permit to visit Bangaram but nowadays, the entry of tourists is stopped to the island on security reasons due to proposed G-20 summit. So we could not land in the island. You need to check before planning the visit as numerous attractions were closed in the previous months due to Covid outspread. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, beach games, swimming, snorkelling and deep sea fishing.
The charming isolated Thinnakara Island is situated just opposite side of Bangaram island and share the same lagoon. The area of Island is 2.3 Sq. Km only and it has a lagoon area of 125.21 Sq kms. On the north-south edge of the lagoon Parali-1; Parali-2 and Kalpitty are located. This is an uninhabited island. Only coconuts are grown here. There are few families who reside here occasionally to collect the coconuts and toddy to produce oil and vinegar.
There are no words to express how lovingly they received us. They served Tender coconut, sprout, and jaggery from their residence, which could not even be called a house. In addition to that, they had collected a bottle of sweet toddy from a coconut tree for us shortly before our arrival. You have to experience the innocent love of the people of Lakshadweep. One of the main products of the island is vinegar called Surka. People here don't drink. The harvested meera is used to make jaggery and surka.
There is no end to the views at Thinnakkara. If you don't see the world of the amazing coral reefs and the colorful fish living here in the beautiful lagoon, then this trip is meaningless. Wait for the next video.
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