The Permit Problem Nobody Warns You About
Foreign nationals need an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep, and so do Indian citizens, though the process differs. Indians travelling to most islands need a permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration, and the catch is that independent travellers cannot get one on their own. The permit is tied to a registered tour operator or the government-run SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports). Walk-in tourism does not exist here.
