Kavaratti guide
Packing List
What to pack for Kavaratti
In June, Kavaratti is typically heavy rain (Limited access). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
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
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- 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
- 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...
- June highlights: Monsoon
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics
- Water shoes for the house reef
- Snorkel mask (or hire at the reef)