BANGARAM ISLAND RESORT
Bangaram,
Union territory of Lakshadweep,
India.

Bangaram Island, a CGH Earth Experience hotel, started in 1989 is one of the strings of islands lying approximately 320 km (200 miles) off the south west coast of India and 460 km from the costal town of Kochi in Kerala. The Islands are located between 8 degrees to 12 degrees north latitude and 71 degrees to 74 degrees east longitude. The tiniest union territory of India, Lakshadweep is an archipelago (group of small islands) of 12 coral atolls (island), 3 coral reefs and five submerged banks. It is a uni-district union territory of 32 sqkm and comprises of 10 un inhabited islands, 17 inhabited islands, four newly formed islets and 5 submerged reefs. And a total 36 islands in all

Location – 460 kms from Kochi by air
15 kms from Agathi through sea

Bangaram, the Jewel of lakshadweep presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palm all preserved in the state just as the first discoverers could have found them. It is quite a small island and one can walk around it within an hour. Surrounding the island is a coral reef that forms a large sheltered lagoon with clear water. One can clearly see multi colored fish weave in and out of the coral.
A historic ship wreck lies on the outer slope of the coral reef in a depth of 9 to 54 m and in abundance of materials with archaeological significance. The place is rich in under water life.