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Going by ship instead

Passenger ships run by the Lakshadweep Administration sail from Kochi to the islands and take somewhere between 14 and 20 hours depending on the vessel and the island. They are booked on the Administration's own portal, not through travel agents, and berths in peak season go months ahead. If sailing is the part of the trip you want, start planning early — that is the single thing that decides whether it is possible at all.

The entry permit — plan around it

Every visitor who is not an islander needs an entry permit, including Indian citizens and NRIs. It is applied for on the Administration's official ePermit portal, and the guidance is to apply at least a fortnight before you travel. Since 2026 you no longer need a police clearance certificate or a local sponsor; security verification is handled by Lakshadweep Police once you have applied. Your permit names the specific islands you may visit, and you cannot island-hop beyond them.

Permits are granted by the Lakshadweep Administration alone. No travel company can obtain, speed up or guarantee one — anybody who tells you otherwise is selling you something they do not control. What we can do is get your dates and paperwork moving early enough that the permit is not the reason your trip does not happen.