Kavaratti Lighthouse

Kavaratti Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the northern tip of Kavaratti Island, the administrative capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Commissioned in 1976 and maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the white reinforced concrete tower stands about 42 metres tall. It guides vessels in the Arabian Sea and offers panoramic views of the lagoon, coconut groves and surrounding waters, making it a notable landmark for visitors to the island.

Visitors can expect a tall white reinforced concrete lighthouse tower on the northern end of Kavaratti Island surrounded by coconut palms and close to the lagoon. After climbing a steep spiral staircase to the lantern room and balcony, visitors get 360-degree panoramic views of the island, turquoise lagoon, reef and Arabian Sea. The site is compact, with a small compound at the base, and is typically visited for sightseeing and photography.

Kavaratti Lighthouse was commissioned on 14 April 1976 to provide navigational aid for vessels transiting the Arabian Sea and the Nine Degree Channel around Lakshadweep. Built as a reinforced concrete tower with modern optic and later upgraded, it is operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Cochin Directorate, and remains an active coastal light for the archipelago.