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Move over Maldives: Lakshadweep is the New Island Paradise Trending Among Indian Travelers

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Discover why Lakshadweep is surpassing Maldives as the top travel destination among Indian tourists!

Move over Maldives, there's a new island paradise taking the spotlight in the Indian travel scene – Lakshadweep! With a 3400% increase in on-platform searches and a surge in travel queries, this hidden gem is enchanting travelers with its unique cultural landscape and pristine beaches. While Indian carriers have long favored Maldives, the recent diplomatic strain and offensive comments have shifted attention towards Lakshadweep.

CEO Prashant Pitti is actively working with airlines to enhance direct connectivity to the archipelago, aiming to boost tourism. The recent halt in Maldives bookings by EaseMyTrip post PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep has sparked curiosity among travelers, leading to a surge in enquiries. Additionally, the announcement of Israel's desalination program in Lakshadweep highlights the growing interest and support for the island's tourism.

In the midst of the India-Maldives row, Lakshadweep shines as a tropical paradise in the Arabian Sea. With entry permits required for both foreigners and Indians, the island is gaining popularity as a must-visit destination. Tour operators are witnessing a significant rise in Lakshadweep queries, reflecting the increasing demand for this hidden paradise.

Paytm's report of a 50X surge in searches for Lakshadweep travel indicates the rising interest in this idyllic destination. As the tourism industry shifts focus from Maldives to Lakshadweep, travelers are discovering a new haven waiting to be explored. With its unique cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Lakshadweep is set to emerge as the next big travel hotspot for Indian vacationers!

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Maldives vs Lakshadweep: Airlines yet to look inwards with flight ... (Hindustan Times)

Indian travellers have long preferred Maldives to Lakshadweep, which is reflected in the number of flights by Indian carriers.

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3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshadweep since PM ... (Business Today)

EaseMyTrip suspended all bookings to Maldives after Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The online ...

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How Lakshadweep's unique cultural landscape developed (The Indian Express)

The majority of Lakshadweep's inhabitants are Muslims. · A pre-Islamic Hindu society · Why the islanders converted to Islam · Insulated from mainland, culture ...

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'We are working with airlines to improve direct connectivity to ... (Business Today)

CEO Prashant Pitti said that he in touch with Tourism Minister and Aviation Minister to improve the tourism in Lakshadweep. He also pointed out that there ...

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Post PM Modi's Lakshadweep trip, EaseMyTrip halts Maldives ... (afaqs)

This decision was prompted by offensive comments made by certain now-suspended ministers directed towards India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit ...

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Israel to begin desalination programme in Lakshadweep, hails its ... (WION)

Israel on Monday (Jan 8) joined the bandwagon in promoting Lakshadweep's tourism, hailing its "pristine and majestic" beaches and underwater marvels.

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India promoting Lakshadweep beaches for tourism. How attacks on ... (Livemint)

However, the “derogatory” remarks against PM Modi by Maldivian leaders are fueling a diplomatic row, which might hit the island nation's finances.

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How Sardar Patel kept Pakistan from grabbing Lakshadweep Islands (WION)

Lakshadweep an Indian tropical paradise in the Arabian Sea, is currently in news in relation to diplomatic strain between India and the Maldives, ...

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Not only foreigners, Indians too need entry permits for Lakshadweep ... (CNBCTV18)

Travellers wanting to visit Lakshadweep Islands can apply for the entry permit online as well. To apply online, one can visit the ePermit's official website ...

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Lakshadweep Administrator's tourism pitch as PM's visit puts islands ... (India Today)

The administrator of Lakshadweep, Praful Patel, mentioned that people across the globe were expressing their desire to visit the Union Territory after Prime ...

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Maldives tourism industry condemns remark on PM Modi's ... (Livemint)

India-Maldives row: MATI expressed gratitude for India's support and contributions to the Maldives' tourism industry, calling India one of its closest ...

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Travel cos say huge leap in Lakshadweep queries (Times of India)

Travel cos say huge leap in Lakshadweep queries ... Pune: Travel companies in the city have observed a surge of over 60% in enquiries for Lakshadweep following ...

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'Chalo Lakshadweep' boosted shares of this Gujarat-based firm by ... (Hindustan Times)

In the midst of the India-Maldives row and push for Lakshadweep tourism, the shares of a small cap firm saw a 20 percent spike.

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Lakshadweep isn't Maldives. It doesn't need to be (India Today)

Tourism is only one bit of why India's islands hold so much importance for the country. Hordes of tourists should never reach the Indian islands.

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Move over Maldives: Lakshadweep can give the so-called island ... (The Times of India Blog)

Five lakhs. That's the population of Maldives. This is around the population of a small Indian city like Ulhasnagar or Siliguri.

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Paytm reports 50X surge in search for travel to Lakshadweep ... (Business Today)

Paytm, India's leading payments and financial services company, announces a 10% discount on Lakshadweep flight tickets following a 50X surge in search ...

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