Bangaram Island

INDIA  - Laccadives

A CGH Earth Experience

The Lakshadweep or Laccadives, as they were formerly called, are a string of little-known islands, lying 250 or so miles off the Malabar coast of India.There are 36 main islands in all, forming an archipelago of surpassing beauty. This is a world of silver sands and clear warm waters, of submerged banks and virgin reefs, enclosing a fascinating underwater world.

Legend has it that the islands were discovered by shipwrecked sailors during the reign of Cheraman Perumal, a legendary King of Kerala, around 435 AD. Frankly, things haven't really changed much since. Nature and culture have both remained preserved over the centuries, miles from the mainland and the trade routes. The reefs remain pristine. The people continue to fish, grow coconuts and smile a lot. And that's in the handful of islands that have any population at all.

Being Responsible

At a CGH earth destination, we've created a variety of ways in which clients can get involved. The aim is to treat the environment and its extant human cultures with sense and respect.

Thee Group attract with involvement. And while every modern comfort may exist also in this secluded property, Nature remains the Chief Architect.

In a bit to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but fret not there are enough creature comforts to ensure the stay an enjoyable one.

The Laccadives Administration has taken a holistic view of tourism development. A policy of high value-low volume tourism focused on preservation of local environment, ecology and culture.
In the environmental analysis of the Department of Tourism, it has been observed that preservation of environment is the cherished goal of Lakshadweep.

The policies and guidelines prepared by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep to promote sustainable tourism can be categorized into 4 groups.
1. Impacts on physical environment; 2. Impacts on ecological environment

3. Impacts on human use values; 4. Impacts on quality of life values.

How you will reside

How you will eat

At the heart of the resort is the restaurant hut. It's a little architectural marvel made by the islanders, crafted entirely out of bamboo and palm fronds, around a single tall central pole.

Coconut and fish are abundantly available on the island. So naturally, no meal would be complete without a selection of the day's catch.
The cuisine styles are international and the menu also offers a selection from the coastal cuisines of India and local island recipes. There is also a well-stocked bar, right off the beach.

Amenities

The resorts offers a variety of outdoors sports: Kayaking, Catamatan, Sailing, Deep sea fishing and Scuba Diving.

Scuba Diving towards the virgin reefs of Bangaram have been ranked by many of the world’s experiences divers, as being among the best anywhere. Diving courses and lagoon diving are offered for beginners too. Diving is permitted only within safe depths around 30 meters. Visitors can avail of a decompression chamber, except from 15 May to 15 September.

There are three uninhabited islands in the same atoll, Tinnakara, Parali and the not very imaginatively named Parali-II. Each can be reached by outboarding, sailing, rowing or for the incurably athletic, by kayaking or windsurfing from Bangaram.

Popular dive spots off Bangaram include Manta Point and the wreck of the Princess Royal, sunk 200 years ago. Manta rays, eagle rays, moray eels and Hawksbill turtles are common in this Paradise.

About People

Many of CGH’s staff are local people, born and brought up within a stone's throw of the properties. So not only Bangaram Island is an sparsely populated haven. Barring the occasional visitor from nearby Agatti (where the airport is situated), the only residents are the resort staff.
Teardrop shaped, thick with cool coconut plantations and encircled by a corona of silver sand, Bangaram lives up to every 'desert island' fantasy you've ever had. They know the land and the culture intimately, they are deeply concerned about preserving them both.

The Wellness Choice

With such peace and natural beauty surrounding you, Bangaram Island is the ideal place to try an Ayurvedic treatment, or even just a relaxing massage. The resort, like all CGH Earth properties, has fully-equipped Ayurvedic facilities.
Ayurveda is the Indian system of traditional medicine, and it's a great way to treat niggling, chronic health problems. Not to mention the odd aches and pains resulting from a long days dive.

Suitable For

Eco-friendly tourist, Scuba Divers, SPA holidays, Ayurveda & Yoga Session, Environment Programs, Local people sustainability,