BANGARAM ISLAND

  

A tiny, 128 acre island, Bangaram is the Jewel in Lakshadweep’s crown. Enclosed in a vast lagoon and sharing it with three other un-inhabited islands, Bangaram is world-famous as the first ever resort to open in Lakshadweep. The Bangaram Island Resort is managed by the CGH Earth group (Formerly the Casino Group of Hotels, Kerala) – a pioneer in Kerala tourism with reputed beautiful heritage resorts throughout the state. At Bangaram, nothing is more obvious than the group’s “Less is More” philosophy – a break from the luxury resorts all over other island destinations, the Bangaram resort brings back an era bygone.

The stress is on the outdoors and a rather simplistic approach to holidaying on an island. While there may not be room service or air-conditioning, there is great food, even better service, an almost un-inhabited island to explore, quiet corners and such.

The following facilities are available on the resort:

Airport transfers to & from the airport island by the resort boat (Agatti – 8 kms away)

Non – air conditioned cottages with mini bar, attached bathrooms and sit-out. Tariff is inclusive of all meals.

A Beach bar

A water sports facility that offers various activities like day and night fishing excursions, island excursions to the 3 nearby uninhabited islands, glass bottomed boat excursions, speed boat rides etc. Kayaking is on the house.

A great restaurant that serves multi cuisine buffets. Tea and coffee is served throughout the day. Beachside dinners and barbeques are frequently organized.

An Ayurvedic Centre with a range of massages and treatments that can be availed of as chargeable extras.

A fully functional SCUBA diving centre (run by Lacadives) that caters to all levels of divers (beginners to Advance) and offers introductory dives to those who want to try the sport.

A large hall that serves as a Library and Video room that has served on many occasions as a conference room for up to 50 people. The facilities that will be needed can be arranged at the time of booking the rooms and conference.

Laundry service (though it’s good to carry a little detergent and do your own small laundry)

A small shop that sells souvenirs, T-shirts, post cards etc.

The following facilities are not available:

Air conditioned rooms though there are ceiling fans.
Room service.
Hot water.
Internet.
Newspapers.
Satellite TV

NOTE: Not too many options available in terms of preferred brands of cosmetics, cigarettes, camera film, sun screen, medication and the like. Advisable to bring ones own if one is particular about it.