Bangaram Lagoon
About
The lagoon surrounding Bangaram Island is a 4 kilometre wide stretch of turquoise shallows, ranging from 1 to 4 metres deep and enclosed by coral reef on every side. Waters around Bangaram island in Lakshadweep offer visibility of over 30 metres throughout the year, revealing manta rays, hawksbill and green turtles, reef sharks, and remarkable fish diversity. The lagoon floor consists of fine white coral sand, which gives the sea its luminous blue green shade even when viewed from far offshore. Guests staying at the Bangaram island resort or booking a curated Bangaram island package can enjoy reef walks during low tide, easy snorkelling straight from the beach, and guided scuba dives along the outer reef wall. With no permanent Bangaram island population and minimal human interference, marine life thrives in exceptional clarity. Travellers who arrive via a Bangaram island flight to Agatti often describe the first glimpse of this lagoon as unforgettable, and many check the Bangaram island beach resort price in advance to plan longer diving stays.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Manta Ray Dive Site
One shallow reef zone attracts manta rays (Mobula alfredi) for seasonal cleaning gatherings, offering one of the most reliable and rewarding manta encounters in India.
4-km Turquoise Lagoon
The expansive lagoon with its white coral sand bottom stretches for kilometres in gentle shallows, where underwater visibility can exceed 40 metres on clear days, creating a surreal swimming experience unlike anywhere else near the mainland.
Things to Know
- •Permit required
- •Booked through Bangaram Beach Resort or day-trip from Agatti
- •All snorkelling/diving gear provided
- •Seven dive sites within 30 min of shore
- •Manta ray site seasonal
