The Island Hideaway of Bangaram island resort is some two hundred miles from Kerala to the south west of India in the Arabian Sea, and is one of the Lakshadweep Islands. Normally it is accessed by a flight from Cochin to Agatti, then onward by boat for a ninety minute ride. Getting onto the boat at Agatti is an experience in itself, as you get onto a raft, and then they tow you out to the boat!! You immediately feel this is a real hideaway holiday, and your tropical island resort is going to be a bit different. Take good recommendation and fly Kingfisher and not Indian Airlines for reliability.

It is the perfect romantic honeymoon getaway, a lush green empty island covered in coconut groves, and formed like a teardrop. It is surrounded by spotless white sand and a massive lagoon, and is a component of a coral atoll with another 3 islands, all of which can easily be reached form Bangaram, by outboarding, sailing or rowing, kayaking or windsurfing if you find the necessity to be energetic.

It is probably the Maldives were before mass tourism arrived, because the coral reefs are ablaze with colour and packed with fish because now they are comparatively unexplored.

If you need a tropical holiday on an island hideaway, or a romantic honeymoon getaway, then Bangaram might be your dream destination or as part of a package including time in the Kerala part of India.

You need to grasp this island hideaway, whilst perfect for a romantic honeymoon getaway, or for folks who wish to play at being castaways, it is not at all for folk attempting to find luxury. If you want the accoutrements of a five star resort, just don’t go.

Bangaram itself consists of 30 huts which has a number of family huts in twin/double cottages. There are no TVs, phones or air-conditioning, and to complete the island getaway feeling there are no newspapers so you will be fully out of effective contact with the strains of the modern world. Each shed is tiled, on the beach, and has a palm thatched veranda, ensuite lavatory, ceiling fan and a fridge. The accommodation is straightforward but very comfortable, but please note there is no hot water!!

The epicentre of Bangaram Island resort is the restaurant shed that has been built around a central pole and made of bamboos and palm fronds. The food at the resort for lunch and dinner is a bit Indian, and a bit Continental, and terribly much seafood based. The food is without exception outstanding.

Breakfast includes cereals, eggs, Indian dishes and a lot of fresh fruit.

At night there is a barbecue on the beach, and the chance to eat outside overlooking the moon shining on the lagoon Bangaram Island resort is the last place where alcohol is permitted in the Lakshadweep Islands, and the beach bar is the centre of the evening activity. It serves beer and cocktails and will remain open till the guests have had enough!!.

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