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Minicoy Island or Maliku is the only inhabited
island of Maliku Atoll. It is the second largest and the southern-most among
the islands of the Lakshadweep archipelago. The locals, the Malikun, call
their island "Maliku," as do the Maldivians, while it is "Minikkoy" in
Malayalam.
The island is administered by India under the Indian Union Territory of
Lakshadweep. On the southern side of the island lies the uninhabited islet
of Viringili. The nearest island is Thuraakunu in the Republic of Maldives.
Minicoy has a culture very different from that of any other island in
Lakshadweep. Dress, language, and food are similar to what obtains in the
Maldive islands to the south of Minicoy. Mahl is the language spoken on the
island. The language employs the unique Thaana script, written from right to
left.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air :- Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with
the mainland. Onward flights from Cochin are available to most of
the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations.
By Ship :- Four passenger ships- MV Tippu Sultan, MV
Bharat Seema, MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy operate between Cochin and
Lakshadweep. The passage takes between 14 to 20 hours. The ships
offer different classes of accommodation. The ships have cafeteria
and snack bars, entertainment lounge, video shows and upper-deck
promenade etc.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to visit Minicoy is October To May.
WHERE TO EAT
There are few good restaurants in the city and you can also try the
restaurants at the luxury hotels
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