About Kadmat Lighthouse
Kadmat Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located on Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, India. Situated in the Arabian Sea, it is maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships. The lighthouse guides vessels navigating the Lakshadweep Sea and surrounding coral reefs. Set on a narrow coral island known for its lagoon and beaches, it is a functional aid to navigation and a point of interest for visitors with permits to the island.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a functional white lighthouse tower on the flat coral terrain of Kadmat Island, surrounded by coconut palms, sandy beaches and a large lagoon on the western side. The structure serves as a navigational aid and offers views of the island coastline, lagoon and Arabian Sea from its vicinity. Access is regulated and interior entry depends on permission from lighthouse authorities. The setting is quiet and remote, typical of Lakshadweep islands.
Key highlights
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Functional coastal lighthouse guiding vessels in the Lakshadweep Sea
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Located on Kadmat Island known for its long lagoon and coral reefs
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Maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Cochin Directorate
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Views of the island coastline, lagoon and Arabian Sea from the lighthouse area
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Part of the Lakshadweep lighthouse network including Agatti, Amini, Androth and Kavaratti
History of Kadmat Lighthouse
Kadmat Lighthouse is part of the network of lighthouses in Lakshadweep established and maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to support safe navigation in the Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep Sea. It serves vessels navigating around Kadmat Island and its extensive coral reefs and lagoon.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Agatti Airport (AGX). From Agatti, onward travel to Kadmat is by boat/helicopter subject to permit and schedule. Alternatively, travel from Kochi to Kadmat by government ship. |
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