It is the second largest island, the first being ANDROTT. It
is the southern most island in Lakshadweep, crescent shaped
and has one of the largest lagoons.Viringle is the small
islet that you see on the south. Minicoy is set apart from the
Northern group of islands by its culture; the islanders are
employed as seamen in ocean going vessels the world over. The
island has systematically arranged village system known as "Avah";
each Avah is a cluster of houses which is headed by an elected
elderly man called Mooppan(Bodukaka). Traditionally all
powers to manage village affairs are vested in him. Each village
has a village house beautifully decorated and maintained. Mahl
is the spoken language. Minicoy is an important centre of tuna
fishing.
The Light house of the island is one of the oldest
and was constructed in 1885. You will be taken to the villages,
tuna canning factory, the light house and for a long drive through
dense coconut groves and winding village roads. The beaches
have bathing huts and change rooms; so swim and beach
walk, Pedal boat, Kayak and Sail. We provide these on hire.
Three tourist cottages and one 20 bedded tourist home
have been constructed for the staying tourists. This island
is part of Coral Reef and Swaying Palm packages.