Bangaram Atoll
Island Remote coral atoll with lagoons and diving sites
In Lakshadweep, Bangaram Atoll offers white‑sand beaches, clear lagoons and coral reef snorkeling; the island operates small guesthouses and diving services for visitors.
Bangaram Atoll is a small coral atoll in the Lakshadweep archipelago of India, characterized by sandy islets surrounding a central lagoon. It is known for clear waters, coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
The atoll’s islands are low-lying and support limited settlement and tourism facilities; recreational activities there center on diving, snorkeling and boat excursions around the lagoon and reefs. Accommodation on the atoll is limited and typically small-scale.
The atoll is part of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and is governed under Indian island administration and conservation regulations. Its marine environment is subject to protections that regulate fishing and visitor activities.
Bangaram lies in the Arabian Sea as part of the Lakshadweep group, off the southwestern coast of India and administered from the Lakshadweep territory headquarters.
- Marine Environment: Features a shallow lagoon, coral reefs and fringing sandbanks that support snorkeling, scuba diving and traditional fishing.
How to Get to Bangaram Atoll #
Visitors reach Bangaram by boat from the main Lakshadweep islands such as Agatti. Agatti Island has the nearest airport (Agatti Aerodrome) with flights from Kochi (Cochin). From Agatti, inter-island boats or arrangements via local tourism offices take visitors to Bangaram.
Tips for Visiting Bangaram Atoll #
- Inter-island transport is by dhow or local boat - schedule and availability vary, so confirm in Kavaratti or Agatti islands beforehand.
- Respect protected reef areas; many beaches are nesting grounds for sea turtles.
- Bring hard currency and expect limited card acceptance; supplies and services are sparse on remote atolls.
Best Time to Visit Bangaram Atoll #
October through April is the prime season for visiting the atoll; monsoon months severely limit access.
Weather & Climate near Bangaram Atoll #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1457 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (318 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.