Quick answer
A 4-night Lakshadweep trip based on Agatti costs from about ₹25,000 per person on a budget, ₹40,000 mid-range and ₹65,000 for luxury, twin sharing, excluding flights. The Kochi–Agatti return flight adds roughly ₹10,000–18,000, plus your fare to Kochi. Permit fees are small, but you must apply at least 14 days before travel.
Lakshadweep at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹25,000
per person, twin sharing
Guesthouse or simple resort room on Agatti with meals, permit fees, airport transfers and one snorkelling trip. Land only; all flights excluded.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹40,000
per person, twin sharing
Beach resort on Agatti with meals, permit fees, transfers, a Bangaram and Thinnakara day trip and a snorkelling session. Land only; all flights excluded.
Luxury
Starting from
₹65,000
per person, twin sharing
The best available beach cottages or tents on Agatti and Bangaram or Thinnakara with meals, private boat transfers, a try dive and a fishing trip. Land only; all flights excluded.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 4 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resort, 4 nights with meals (twin sharing) | ₹20,000–28,000 | About ₹10,000–14,000 a night per room for two |
| Entry permit and fees | ₹300–1,000 | Varies by island and category; often filed by the operator |
| Airport transfers on Agatti | ₹500–1,500 | — |
| Bangaram and Thinnakara day trip | ₹3,000–6,000 | Boat, lunch and snorkelling gear |
| Snorkelling or try dive | ₹1,000–7,000 | Snorkel trip at the low end, try dive at the high end |
| Kochi buffer night (optional) | ₹2,000–4,000 | Recommended before or after the Agatti flight |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Kochi (to Agatti) | ₹10,000–18,000 |
| Delhi (via Kochi) | ₹19,000–34,000 |
| Mumbai (via Kochi) | ₹16,000–29,000 |
| Bengaluru (via Kochi) | ₹14,000–26,000 |
| Kolkata (via Kochi) | ₹20,000–35,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Choose a package that includes the permit, transfers and meals; buying them piecemeal on the islands costs more.
- Travel in November or from mid-January to March; avoid Christmas–New Year, when flight seats are scarce and expensive.
- Book the Kochi–Agatti flight as soon as the permit is approved; the cheapest seats go first.
- Stay on one island. Every inter-island transfer adds boat costs and time.
- Bring your own snorkelling mask if you have one, and choose one quality try dive over several short paid activities.
How much does a 4-night Lakshadweep trip cost?
For two people sharing, the land part of a four-night trip based on Agatti costs from about ₹25,000 to ₹65,000 per person, including meals, which come with almost every stay. Flights come on top: the Kochi–Agatti return leg alone is typically ₹10,000–18,000, and you have to reach Kochi first. All in, most travellers from Delhi or Mumbai spend ₹45,000 to ₹1 lakh per person.
Why is Lakshadweep expensive for a domestic trip?
Supply is tiny. There are only a small number of tourist rooms across the islands, one main airport with a limited number of seats a day, and boats that depend on the weather. Most food is shipped from the mainland, and resorts run their own power and water systems. You're paying for remoteness rather than luxury: rooms are comfortable but simple.
How does the permit work, and what does it cost?
Every visitor who isn't a local resident needs an entry permit. Apply on the Lakshadweep e-permit portal at least 14 days before travel with ID, photographs and your itinerary, naming every island you'll visit. Since an April 2026 circular, tourists no longer need a local sponsor or a police clearance certificate; the Lakshadweep Police verify applications directly. Fees are modest, typically a few hundred rupees per person, and most resorts or tour operators file the application for you.
What does a day cost on the ground?
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Snorkelling trip with gear | ₹1,000–2,000 |
| Try dive | ₹4,000–7,000 |
| Kayak or glass-bottom boat | ₹500–1,000 |
| Bangaram day trip | ₹3,000–6,000 |
| Deep-sea fishing | ₹2,000–5,000 |
Is a package better than booking yourself?
For Lakshadweep, almost always. Operators combine the permit, transfers, meals and boat trips, and know which islands are open to tourists that season. Independent booking is possible, but every piece has to line up with your permit.
Budget for a night in Kochi on at least one side of the trip. A cancelled Agatti flight is uncommon but disruptive, and a buffer costs far less than a missed connection.
Compare with our Andaman trip cost guide, plan activities with things to do in Lakshadweep, check dates in the best time to visit Lakshadweep, see a day plan in our itineraries, or send an enquiry.
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