Kalpeni Lighthouse

Kalpeni Lighthouse is an operational coastal lighthouse on Kalpeni Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Located on the eastern side of the atoll, the 37-metre reinforced concrete tower was commissioned in 1970 to guide vessels navigating the Arabian Sea. The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the island's lagoon, coral reefs and coconut groves and is a notable landmark for visitors exploring Kalpeni's beaches and marine landscape.

Visitors can expect a white reinforced concrete lighthouse tower set amid coconut palms near the eastern shoreline of Kalpeni Island. The site offers views of the turquoise lagoon, coral reef, and surrounding islets including Tilakkam and Pitti. Visitors can view the exterior, climb internal stairs to the balcony and lantern room when permitted, and enjoy panoramic photography of the atoll and Arabian Sea. The surroundings are quiet and coastal with limited visitor infrastructure.

Kalpeni Lighthouse was commissioned on 2 May 1970 by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to improve navigational safety along the Arabian Sea shipping route around the Lakshadweep archipelago. The reinforced concrete tower, approximately 37 metres high, replaced earlier navigational aids and remains an active light with modern optic equipment guiding vessels around the Kalpeni atoll and its reefs.