¤ About Bangaram
The Jewel of the Lakshadweep, Bangaram Island is an uninhabited haven. Here, 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. The world's 10 best secret beaches (Sunday Times Travel Magazine Feb 8th 2004) that is just an hours' flight from Kerala's cultural capital of Cochin. This teardrop shaped piece of land is encircled by creamy sand. For a perfect outing, there are three uninhabited islands in the same atoll, Tinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II.

The deep, warm, clear waters of Indian Ocean with its myriad flora and fauna are an irresistible invitation to the scuba diving fraternity of the world. The exquisite coral formation including the black coral formations, the variety and number of coral fishes - the angel, the clown, the butterfly, the surgeon not to mention awesome -looking but harmless sharks, mantarays, sting rays moray eels and turtles make diving at Bangaram an addictive experience. The virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by experienced divers as being among the best anywhere. Bangaram island offers a whole new set of activities. 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. Come discover your fantasies and let your imagination loose. That's for your soul. For your sense, more magic is in store.

Where else on earth can you watch the antics of Sea birds and dance of the Hermit crab other than this 128 acre lush coconut grove nested in the 60 sp.km. Lagoon ? A wonderful underwater world waits to be explored. The lagoon surrounding the resort offers a great opportunity to explore and indulge. Beautiful creations like Parrot, Porcupine and Puffer fishes swimming gracefully with Moray eels and other colourful creatures present a breathtaking underwater scenario.

¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Bangaram
An uninhabited island, Bangaram is one of the islands open to foreign tourists. It has been ranked among the best getaways of the world. The teardrop-shaped island has superb beaches and beautiful lagoons. It offers utmost privacy unpolluted comfort with crystal clear water. Sparkling coral reef and blue lagoon perform magic on the soul searching traveler. There are numerous adventures like scuba diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing. Agatti is the gateway to Bangaram and is linked to Cochin for onward flights to metros.

Doing a Hemingway - 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.

Ayurveda in Harmony - 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, like all CGH Earth properties, has fully equipped ayurvedic facilities.


Salt, Spray and Subtle Flavours - 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.

Alcohol - There is also a well stocked bar right off the beach, available for the guests. Not that the magic of the enchanted isles needs any additional uplift! The beach bar open for most of the day, serving a reasonably wide range of spirits, wine and beer.

¤ Accomodation
Bangaram Island Beach Resort Bangaram Island Resort caters to high-end international tourists. The accommodation is simple though comfortable, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Seafood is abundant, and fish and coconut are used to create the sublime South Indian specialties. This 60-bed resort is well equipped with Water sports equipments and activities on offer include kayaking, catamarans, deep sea fishing and of course there is access to some world class Diving on untouched reefs which to be unparalleled.

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.

¤ Climate of Bangaram
The climate of the island is warm round the year. Rainfall is limited and the temparature during the monsoon is 25-27oC.

¤ How To Reach Bangaram
The nearest airport is at Agatti (8kms). Regular flight from Cochin to Aggatti island. There are regular ship cruises to Bangaram from Agatti. Helicopters are also available.