Minicoy Island
beach · Lakshadweep
The southernmost and most culturally distinct island of Lakshadweep, Minicoy is famed for its tall lighthouse, crescent lagoon and unique Maldivian-influenced culture.
- State
- Lakshadweep
- Type
- Beach
- Best season
- Winter
- Things to do
- 1+
The southernmost and most culturally distinct island of Lakshadweep, Minicoy is famed for its tall lighthouse, crescent lagoon and unique Maldivian-influenced culture. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.
When to go
November to February is the beach season here; the June–September monsoon brings rough seas and most shacks come down.
Why visit
A culturally unique southern Lakshadweep island with a grand lighthouse and a vast lagoon.
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