Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination. It has a distance of 2,056 km (1,278 mi) south of the city of Delhi. Kavaratti has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. Kavaratti has a tropical monsoon climate. March to May is the hottest period of the year. The year-round temperature ranges between 25-35 °C. Humidity range is 70-76%. The monsoon rains usually start at the end of May and continue through early September. The island receives an average of 1600mm of rain during the year. Among the most popular means of travel to Kavaratti from the Indian mainland is via an overnight voyage by passenger ships. A number of passenger liners operate from Kochi to Kavaratti and other Lakshadweep islands. The nearest domestic airport is on Agatti Island 54 km (29 nmi) away, followed by helicopter or boat transfers from Agatti to Kavaratti.[6] Commercial flights usually operate from Kochi to Agatti. The closest international airport is the Cochin International Airport in Kochi on the mainland.
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