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The tribes and customs of the islands

Local Traditions

of India’s Islands

of India’s Islands

Local Traditions

The islands of India have a blend of indigenous traditions, colonial influences, and the heritage of settlers from various parts of the country.

The islands of India have a surprising cultural and historic wealth of their own. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, travelers can witness the rich traditions of indigenous tribes like the Great Andamanese, Onge, and Jarawa, while also experiencing colonial heritage through landmarks like the Cellular Jail in Port Blair. The Lakshadweep Islands have their own unique local communities, known for their vibrant dance forms like the Lava Dance and Kolkali.

Guided visits to the Andamanese, Jarwa, or Onge tribes in the Andamans, some of the world’s most ancient and isolated indigenous communities
Fishing at the breathtaking Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep.
Exploring the Cellular Jail museum in Port Blair
The traditional dance forms of Lakshadweep, the Lava Dance, and Kolkali which reflect the island's seafaring heritage and community spirit

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The theme of the trip was the flora and fauna of South India and it was in line with our expectations in this regard. It was a beautiful trip, very exotic, a beautiful first discovery of India, with beautiful landscapes especially in the Ghats, the tea plantations, the backwaters and Kochi and beautiful encounters with the Indians who are very welcoming. The Travel XS agency and in particular our correspondent Kalanithi were very professional, calling us several times to find out if everything was going well and very responsive to any requests. Our driver and the local guides we met were efficient and friendly.

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