Legends
are made of these. And it's not just how blue meets blue of sea and
sky. Or the way sunsets melt into the night. These Indian Ocean Islands
are well steeped in Ancient Tales, where the unexplored whisper for
discovery. Pure white beaches, dense palm groves, thirty six islands
of pure paradise each with its own story to tell. Loose yourself in
this paradise - and write your own chapter to the tale.
From all the 36 islands, Bangaram is the most beautiful. It is everything
you imagine a tropical island to be and from the moment you set foot
on the blinding, soft, white sand you'll be totally enraptured by the
exotic natural beauty of what can only be described as one of the most
exclusive tropical islands in the world.
Everything about the island is natural and simple. It is quite a small
island you can walk around it in an hour or so. surronded 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.
Sixty Square Kilometers of pristine lagoon, two uninhabited islands
five minutes away and a shipwreck just outside the reef where you can
see the most colorful fish, make the resort an exclusive place to be.
No wonder, it was one of the most favorite places of Rajeev Gandhi,
who took his yearly sabbatical here, while he was the Prime Minister
of the country.
The cottages are nice and spacious, perfectly in sync with the nature.
You can sample the best seafood and you would have plenty to do, if
you like to jump into water or bask under the sun.
Bangaram is one of the finest locations for SCUBA diving and Snorkelling
in the world, the diving school is run by Prahlad Kakkar, the well known
Advertising Film Maker who would like to give up his career if he could
make enough money teaching you diving!
LOCATION : Regular flights operate between Cochin and Agatti.
From Agatti, Bangaram is a half-an-hour boat ride. You can also reach
Bangaram by Ship from Cochin. However, the ship schedules are not very
reliable or frequent.
ACCOMMODATION
:
The Resort is made of 30 simple huts, mostly built in blocks of
four. All the rooms are comfortably furnished with cane furniture,
twin beds, ceiling fan, stocked fridge and private shower (cold
water only). The deluxe huts have two bed rooms with attached
bathrooms and separate living room. All these are spread across
in 128 acres of land.
Bangaram provides cottage accommodation with cottages having traditional
look with thatched roof and basic amenities. Just enough has been
done to make your holiday comfortable without disturbing the natural
beauty and enchantment of the island. We have gladly kept out
television; telephone, newspaper, and air-conditioning. Running
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| CUISINE
: Coconut
and fish are abundantly available on the island and naturally
there would be no meal without these. The cuisine is international
and also offers a selection from the coase of India and the islands
of the Lakshadweep. There is also a well-stocked bar. |
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HOTEL SERVICES & FACILITIES : |
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| MEDICAL
FACALITIES
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Agatti (8 kilometers from
Bangaram) has a medical centre with qualified medical personnel.
In case of emergencies evacuation by helicopter is possible. |
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| FACILITIES
AND SERVICES
:
Bangaram
as opposed to other resorts, provides a uniquely different experience.
We have not built a "Resort" in its normally understood sense.
No artificial swimming pool but we have a crystal clear lagoon,
which we boast to be the world's largest pool. There is a dining
hut by the beach where all meals are buffet style. The food normally
is a mixture of local and continental with fresh fish and tropical
fruits. The beach bar is a popular meeting place and a perfect
place to enjoy that pre - dinner drink. Hammocks suspended from
the palm trees around the hotel is the ideal place to have a little
siesta. But you really mustn't miss the most wonderful sight of
all, the enthralling creatures below the sea. It is really a drivers
paradise with the myriad of tropical fish, turtles and dolphins.
not to mention a ship wreck or two! Regular snorkeling trips and
scuba diving are available as well as fishing trips. A dinning
hut that serves ethnic and continental cuisine. Barbecues at night.
The resort also offers diving courses for beginners. |
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