The Island Hideaway of Bangaram island resort is some 200 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 90 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 instantly 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 ideal romantic honeymoon getaway, a lush green uninhabited island covered in coconut groves, and formed like a teardrop. It is encircled by pristine white sand and a big lagoon, and is part of a coral atoll with another 3 islands, all of which can simply be reached form Bangaram, by outboarding, sailing or rowing, kayaking or windsurfing if you find the need to be energetic.

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

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

You need to grasp this island hideaway, while ideal for a romantic honeymoon getaway, or for folks who want to play at being castaways, it isn't at all for folks attempting to find luxury. If you want the trappings of a 5 star resort, just don't go.

Bangaram itself contains thirty sheds which has a number of family sheds 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 utterly out of effective contact with the tensions of the modern world. Each hut is tiled, on the beach, and has a palm thatched veranda, ensuite lavatory, ceiling fan and a refrigerator. The accommodation is simple 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 from bamboos and palm fronds. The food at the resort for lunch and dinner is a bit Indian, and a bit Continental, and extraordinarily much seafood based. The food is with no exceptions outstanding.

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

At night there's a barbecue on the beach, and the opportunity to eat outside overlooking the moon shining on the lagoon Bangaram Island resort is the one place where alcohol is authorized in the Lakshadweep Islands, and the beach bar is the centre of the evening activity. It serves lager and cocktails and will remain open until the guests have had enough!!.