Thu 31 Dec
Outbound
IndiGo 6E7005
BLR
08:05
Bengaluru
stop at Kochi
AGX
11:20
Agatti
One ticket, same plane · 15 kg checked, 7 kg cabinOne listing says 07:25
1Start here
Book in this order
The permit unlocks everything else. Tick each step when it's done. Your ticks stay in this browser.
- MessageMessage the hotelsSend the ready-made message to hotels 1 to 3. Try 4 to 6 if any say no.
- HowApply for the entry permit2 adults · Agatti (plus Bangaram if you might go) · 31 Dec to 3 Jan.
- StayHold the hotelPick the one that confirms a lagoon-side beach. Use free cancellation.
- FlightsBook the island flights6E7005 Bengaluru → Agatti (31 Dec) and 6E7272 Agatti → Bengaluru (3 Jan).
- FlightsBook Bengaluru → Delhi3 Jan, leaving 19:30 or later. Fares rise fast at New Year.
- DiveBook the dives08:00 on Sat 2 Jan. Say if you're certified and how many dives.
- ExtrasBook the extras with the hotelNew Year's Eve beach table · lagoon cruise on 1 Jan · parasailing at 15:30 on 2 Jan.
- Reconfirm and printPermit, tickets and hotel voucher, on paper.
2Getting there
Three flights. No overnight stops.
The morning flight to Agatti starts in Bengaluru and stops briefly at Kochi on the way. Times come from flight listings, so check them in the IndiGo app before paying.
Sun 3 Jan
Return, leg 1
IndiGo 6E7272
AGX
12:05
Agatti
may stop at Kochi
BLR
16:20
Bengaluru
Listed for SundaysCheck it flies on 3 Jan
Sun 3 Jan
Return, leg 2
Any airline
BLR
19:30+
Bengaluru
about 2 hr 45 min
DEL
~22:15
Delhi
Separate ticket, so leave 3+ hours after landing
Other options: an extra night, and a backup way home
Upgrade
Fly Wed 30 Dec for a 4th night
Direct 6E7271, Bengaluru 11:30 → Agatti 13:45. Listed for Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun. About ₹10,000 more in hotel cost, and one more dark night (moonrise 00:37).
Backup
If 6E7272 doesn't fly on 3 Jan
6E7006 Agatti → Kochi about 11:45 → 13:05, then Kochi → Delhi leaving 16:00 or later.
3The plan
Day by day
One hotel, no repacking. Only the flights and the dive slot are fixed. Everything else bends to how you feel.
30
Wednesday
December
Pack light, sleep early
- Pack and print15 kg checked, 7 kg cabin · permit, tickets, hotel voucher
- Early nightTomorrow starts before 06:00
Far from the airport? Sleep near it tonight. Hotels near Bengaluru airport
31
Thursday · New Year's Eve
December
Land, lagoon, midnight on the sand
- Leave for Bengaluru airportPermits and ID in hand luggage
- 6E7005 takes offShort stop at Kochi, 09:25 to 09:50
- Land on AgattiPermit checked at arrival · hotel pickup, 10 min
- Check in, lunch, rest
- Snorkel the lagoonStraight off the beach
- Sunset
- Private dinner on the beachBook through the hotel
- Glow walkLet your eyes adjust 15 min, then stir the shallows
- Midnight, and no moonIt rises at 01:26
1
Friday
January
A day with no plans
- Sleep in, late breakfast
- Hammock, swim, read
- Glass-bottom boat or lagoon cruiseAbout 1.5 hours
- Sunset
- Glow walk or night kayakDark until the moon rises at 02:16
Feeling adventurous? Swap today for a Bangaram day trip. See the option
2
Saturday
January
Under the sea, then above it
- Light breakfast
- Reef divesTwo dives if certified, or a beginner "try dive"
- Last dive endsYou need 24 hours before tomorrow's flight
- Lunch, nap
- ParasailingWeather permitting
- Last dinner, last glow walkMoon rises at 03:07
3
Sunday
January
One last sunrise
- Sunrise from the beach
- Check out
- 6E7272 to BengaluruLand 16:20, early dinner at the airport
- Fly to DelhiLand around 22:15. Keep the night free
4What you'll do
Experiences
Tap any card for timings, prices, booking links and videos.
5Where to stay
Agatti, 31 Dec to 3 Jan
Few hotels, thin reviews. Message the top three and pick whichever confirms a calm, lagoon-side beach. Prices are from older listings, and New Year will cost more.
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First choice
Horizon Nest
Marketed as one of Agatti's most premium beachfront stays.
₹10,030 / night for two · Deluxe Sea View · seen online
- Beachfront, sea-view room
- About 10 minutes from the airport
- Ask: lagoon side? glow seen? New Year's Eve dinner?
Agatti Island Beach Resort
Boat-shaped rooms with balconies. Runs lagoon cruises and glass-bottom boats. Rated 2 stars.
Lagoon trips on siteSea Shells Beach Resort
10 rooms and its own quiet beach, close to the airport. About $178 a night (April listing).
QuietCoral Paradise
Listed as a secluded honeymoon stay with sea-view AC cottages.
White Pearl Beach Resort
Recommended for couples by one blog. No reviews found to back it up.
Island Holiday Home
Budget pick from about ₹6,000. Sea views, but 600 m from the beach.
BudgetReady to send
Message for each hotel
Eight questions that tell you if a hotel is right: lagoon beach, glowing water, New Year's Eve dinner, pickup and activities.
Hi, we are a couple planning to stay 3 nights, check-in 31 Dec 2026, check-out 3 Jan 2027. Could you please confirm:
1. Availability and the total price for a sea-view room for those dates, including taxes, and your cancellation policy.
2. Is your beach on the lagoon side? Is it calm enough to snorkel straight from the beach?
3. Have guests seen glowing plankton (bioluminescence) on your beach at night?
4. Do you host a New Year's Eve dinner? Can you set up a private table for two on the beach, and what does it cost?
5. Are meals included? If not, what do they cost?
6. Do you provide airport pickup?
7. Can you arrange morning scuba dives and parasailing on 2 Jan, and a glass-bottom boat or lagoon cruise on 1 Jan? Please share prices.
8. Do you have power backup for the AC?
Thank you!
Night of 30 Dec near Bengaluru airport Optional
Only if home is far away. Pick one with a free shuttle and ask for a 06:30 drop. The same links work if you miss the Delhi flight.
6Moon & glow
Dark nights, on purpose.
Glowing water needs real darkness. On every night of this trip the moon stays down until after 01:00, so evenings are pitch dark from about 19:45.
Lights off. No torches. Use your phone's red screen if you must.
Stir the water. Walk the edge, kick the shallows, trail a hand from a kayak.
Not guaranteed. It depends on plankton. Bangaram is the known spot, so ask hotels about Agatti.
Bar runs 18:00 to 04:00. Glow band = dark sky. Dashed line = midnight. White tick = moonrise. Times in IST, calculated for Agatti (10.86°N, 72.19°E).
7Paperwork
Entry permit in three steps
Every visitor needs one, Indian citizens included. Since April 2026 there's no sponsor or police certificate needed.
1
Apply this week
At least 14 days ahead, so 17 Dec is the hard deadline. The old site (epermit.utl.gov.in) moved after 15 Oct, so start from the official site.
2
List islands and dates
Agatti, plus Bangaram if you might do the day trip. 31 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. You can only visit islands on the permit.
3
Pay, then book flights
₹50 application plus ₹200 heritage fee per adult, so ₹500 for two. Book flights once it's approved.
8Money
What it costs for two
₹70k to ₹90kestimate for the island part, from listings · New Year prices not checked
Flights to and from AgattiBased on ₹6,000 to ₹8,500 per person each way
₹24k to ₹34k
Hotel, 3 nightsHorizon Nest at ₹10,030 a night, before tax
~₹30k
DivingOlder prices: ₹7,500 a try dive, or €42 to €53 a dive
₹15k to ₹20k
Parasailing₹600 to ₹1,500 a person, undated listing
₹1.2k to ₹3k
Permit₹250 per adult
₹500
Not includedMeals, New Year's Eve dinner, lagoon cruise, Bengaluru → Delhi flight
ask / search
9Good to know
Before you go
A dry island
Lakshadweep is largely alcohol-free. Plan a mocktail toast at midnight.
Dress
Swimwear on the beach is fine. In the village, cover shoulders and knees.
Protect the reef
Water shoes and reef-safe sunscreen. Never stand on or touch coral.
Carry cash
For tips and small payments. ATMs on the island may be limited.
Dive, then wait
Last dive by 11:00 on 2 Jan. You fly twice on 3 Jan.
Delhi fog
Late arrivals can slip. Keep 3 Jan night free and pack a jacket.
Still to confirm
- 6E7005's Bengaluru time on 31 Dec (listed 08:05, one listing says 07:25), and that 6E7272 flies on Sun 3 Jan.
- Hotel rates and rooms for New Year, and the New Year's Eve dinner price.
- Dive and parasailing prices and slots.
- The new permit website's address.
- Whether guests have seen glowing water on Agatti.