Kavaratti guide
Packing List
What to pack for Kavaratti
In May, Kavaratti is typically hot, expect showers (28 to 33°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Kavaratti essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Swimwear for the resort or beach only, cover up in town
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
Clothing
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+), regular SPF bleaches coral
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- After-sun lotion
- Fresh seafood cooked by local families is safe and delicious. Government guesthouse cafeteria is reliable. Carry packaged snacks...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Do not consume alcohol outside licensed facilities — very conservative island
- Do not harm coral reefs — strict ecological protection laws apply
- Local SIM: Very limited. BSNL only operator on Lakshadweep islands. 4G limited to Kavaratti capital. No signal on...
Trip gear
- Water shoes for the house reef
- Snorkel mask (or hire at the reef)
- Dry bag for valuables