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Transportation

Transportation to and from Kadmat is entirely reliant on the sea and air.

* **Sea Connectivity**: Passenger ships operated by the Lakshadweep Administration run between Kochi (mainland) and Kadmat, a journey taking 14-18 hours. Inter-island ferries connect Kadmat to nearby Amini and Kiltan. * **Air Connectivity**: There is no airport on Kadmat. The nearest airport is on Agatti Island. From Agatti, travelers reach Kadmat via a high-speed ferry (about 2.5 hours) or a Pawan Hans helicopter service during the monsoon when seas are rough. * **Local Transit**: On the island itself, distances are short. Bicycles and two-wheelers (scooters/motorcycles) are the primary modes of transport. A small number of auto-rickshaws serve as taxis. There are no major highways; instead, a network of narrow, paved concrete roads and unpaved sandy tracks connects the island from north to south. * **Walking Trails**: The entire perimeter of the island can be walked along the beach, and pedestrian pathways weave through the central coconut groves.

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