Chetlat Lighthouse

Chetlat Lighthouse is a coastal navigational aid located on Chetlat Island in the northern part of the Lakshadweep archipelago, India. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it guides vessels navigating the Arabian Sea around the low-lying coral atoll. The white reinforced concrete tower stands near the island shoreline surrounded by coconut palms, sandy beaches and lagoon waters, serving maritime safety and as a landmark for permitted visitors.

Visitors can expect a white reinforced concrete lighthouse tower situated on the flat coral island of Chetlat surrounded by coconut groves, sandy shoreline and turquoise lagoon waters. The exterior can be viewed from the island roads and beach area. When permitted, visitors can climb internal stairs to the lantern gallery for panoramic views of the island, lagoon and Arabian Sea. The setting is quiet and remote with limited development, reflecting the island's small inhabited village environment.

Commissioned in 1984 by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to enhance navigational safety for vessels in the Arabian Sea around the Lakshadweep atolls. The reinforced concrete tower with modern optic was established as a manned light to mark the low-lying Chetlat Island and its surrounding reefs.