Kadmat Island

Kadmat is 8 km long and only 550 meters wide at its broadest point. In addition to the beautiful shallow lagoon on the west, which is ideal for water sports, there is a narrow lagoon on the east. The main attractions are the long sandy beaches and sand banks on the southern tip. Tourist huts built amidst palm groves facing the lagoon allow soaking in the pristine beauty of the ecosystem. Kayaks, sailing boats, pedal boats, skiing boats and glass-bottomed boats are available on hire.A Water Sports Institute functions on the island. Marine Wealth Awareness Package allows spend 2-4 days on the island enjoying the rich bounty of nature. Kadmat has emerged as one of the most beautiful dive centers in India.


The most outstanding strength of Kadmat Island lies in its marine wealth. Surrounded by large lagoons on the eastern and western side of enchanted beauty, long and sandy beaches that makes the place one of the ideal tourist destinations in the region. The blue water lagoon is encircling the invaluable wealth of colorful corals, coral habitats, the reef banks, un spoilt virgin beaches, the sun and the moon! Kadmat is an underwater mountain summit where peace by their very nature enjoys one’s solitude. Tourist huts are built facing lagoons amidst dense palm groves to allow visitors to soak in the immaculate beauty of the ecosystem. The Kadmat Beach Resort offers a 6-day Marine Wealth Awareness Program tour of the island.
The tourists may indulge in the water sports like kayaking, yachting, boating and skiing on the water surface. The island also has the Scuba Diving Center that arranges for water sports for the ardent fanciers. The coral reef systems and reef banks are very unique from an ecological perspective. Tourism activities in the island are currently conducted in a controlled manner due to very low carrying capacity of the island and the fragility of the eco system. Moreover, the transport infrastructure making the accessibility very difficult.

  • Location : It is located 404 km from Kochi.
  • How to get there : Air India also operates flight from Kochi to Agatti Island every day and then by boat travel to Kadmat Island
  • Food & Cuisine : Spiced coconut-rich Vegetarian & Non vegetarian food.
  • Tourist Season : The best time to visit Kadmat is between the months of October to March because of the favorable climate with less heat.
  • Things not to do : Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all islands. Picking up Corals is a punishable crime.
  • Climate : Tropical 22 - 30°C.