Not only Lakshadweep, these islands of India are also very beautiful
By iastoppers.com
Apart from Lakshadweep, there are several beautiful islands in India and they are part of the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands
The names 'Andaman' and 'Nicobar' come from Malay, with 'Andaman' possibly connected to Hanuman and 'Nicobar'from the South Indian term 'Nakkavaram,' meaning 'Land of the Naked'
Katchal Island, near Nicobar, saw the first sunrise of the millennium, recognized by the Royal Greenwich Laboratory and featured on India Post's commemorative stamp in 2000
Andaman and Nicobar Islands host India's prime nesting sites for Hawksbill, Green, and the world's largest sea turtle, the Leatherback
Barren Island, located northeast of Port Blair, stands as India's sole active volcano and the onlyone in South Asia, marked by eruptions since 1787, showcasing a 1.6-km-wide crater
The limestone Alfred Caves in Diglipur, changing shape with each monsoon, house Swiftlet birds that create unique edible nests. The birds use their saliva to attach the nests to cave walls
Baratang in Andaman features mud volcanoes, formed by the emission of depressurized pore water and natural gases, creating miniature volcanoes with rich, creamy mud craters
Havelock Island offers a unique kayaking experience through dense mangroves to the open sea, showcasing a diverse ecosystem and acting as a wildlife nursery
Little Andaman boasts two picturesque waterfalls, White Surf Falls and Whisper Waves, accessible through an elephant safari or trek through the lush forests