Coral Nest Blog
Surf reports, dive logs, food trails and slow travel notes — straight from the Lakshadweep islands.
How to Plan a Lakshadweep Trip Without a Package (2026 Guide)
You don't need a tour package to visit Lakshadweep. Here's the exact step-by-step plan independent travellers use: permits, flights and ships, booking a local stay, island-hopping, real costs, and a 5-day itinerary.
World Tourism Day 2026: How AI and Digital Tourism Are Changing Travel in Lakshadweep
Discover how AI and digital tourism are transforming travel in 2026 and how platforms like Coral Nest are connecting travellers with local communities in Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Permit Guide 2026: How to Get Your Entry Permit
Every non-resident visitor needs a Lakshadweep entry permit. Updated for the 2026 rules: no local sponsor, no home police certificate, apply at least 14 days ahead on the new e-Permit portal.
The Cheapest Way to Travel to Lakshadweep in 2026 (And Why It Puts Money Back in Island Hands)
Book a 4-day Lakshadweep homestay trip with scuba diving for ₹7,000–₹9,000 — and keep your money in island hands. Here's how Coral Nest makes the cheapest option the most ethical one.
Your Island. Your Income. How Lakshadweep Locals Are Earning with Coral Nest
Become a host in Lakshadweep with Coral Nest — list your homestay, hotel, activity, food, rental or guide service and earn directly from island tourism.
Crossing the Blue: How Lakshadweep Built Its Lifeline to the World
From hand-stitched outrigger vallams and Arab dhows to seaplanes that kiss the lagoon — the 1,500-year story of how India's most remote archipelago stays connected.
Surfing in Lakshadweep: India's Most Beautiful Wave You've Never Heard Of
Reef-shaped waves, offshore winds, empty line-ups and water so clear you can see the coral pass beneath your board. A complete guide to surfing the Lakshadweep islands.
Why We Built Coral Nest
A founder's note on tourism leakage, the invisible economy of Lakshadweep, and why we're building a host-first marketplace owned by islanders.