Posted: 18 Feb 2016 07:00 PM PST

Lakshadweep is a group of islands, 200–440 km off the southwest coast of India. These islands form the smallest union territory of the country. The Lakshadweep region has about 600 species of fish, 78 species of coral and over 100 species of other marine invertebrates. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating marine life under water.
This year BNHS will be visiting the Minicoy Island; Mincoy is Southernmost Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago situated closer to the Maldive island of Uleguma than to Kavrati, this island is famous for having marine life similar to that of Maldives. Participants will get training in snorkeling as part of the camp activity. You need not worry if you do not know swimming; you can still enjoy the deep blue sea and move among the amazing corals, fishes, shells, shrimps and crabs. Most of the snorkeling will be in waist-deep coral lagoons.
Batch Size: 11 participants only
Grade: Easy
Date:
Batch I: 19th – 25th February, 2016 (Ex Kochi)
Batch II: 23rd – 29th February, 2016 (Ex Kochi)
Camp Charges: charges will be announced soon.
Cost Includes: Travel by ship from Kochi to Minicoy and back (overnight journey, twin/four sharing AC cabin on ship), stay and food on the island, Glass bottom boat ride, and snorkeling session as per the itinerary.
Accomodation: Twin sharing Standard AC rooms on the Minicoy Island.
Reporting: Participants to meet at 08.30 a.m. on Day One at Lakshadweep Wharf, Passenger Terminal, Near FCI Depot, Willingdon Island, Kochi, group will return on last day around noon.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com.
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