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Kavaratti Island & Capital Heritage

📍 Lakshadweep, India

Kavaratti Island & Capital Heritage

Lakshadweep · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Kavaratti Island & Capital Heritage

Kavaratti Lighthouse & Panorama Deck
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Kavaratti Lighthouse & Panorama Deck

South Point, Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep 682555

Standing tall on the southern promontory of Kavaratti Island, this operational lighthouse serves as a vital navigational beacon for ships traversing Arabian Sea routes. Visitors who climb the spiral stairs to the lantern balcony are rewarded with a panoramic view of the entire island, contrasting the green canopy of coconut groves with the coral reef breakers.

Rs 20 (Indians), Rs 50 (Foreigners) View Spot →
Kavaratti Main Beach & Coral Lagoon
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Kavaratti Main Beach & Coral Lagoon

West Beach Road, Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep 682555

Kavaratti's western beach overlooks a magnificent lagoon that stretches over a kilometer into the ocean before meeting the protective reef. Glass-bottom boats allow visitors of all ages to observe vivid sea anemones, giant clams, and clownfish without getting wet, while the tree-shaded shore offers a tranquil evening escape.

Free (Glass-bottom boat ride approx Rs 200 - 300) View Spot →
Kavaratti Marine Aquarium & Museum
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Kavaratti Marine Aquarium & Museum

Near Tourist Hut, Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep 682555

Operated by the Department of Fisheries, the Marine Aquarium in Kavaratti showcases live specimens of Lakshadweep's rich underwater biodiversity. Glass tanks house vibrant lionfish, sea anemones, clownfish, moray eels, sea turtles, and brain corals, alongside an educational museum section displaying preserved specimens and whale skeletons.

Rs 15 per person View Spot →
Ujra Mosque (Historic 17th-Century Woodwork)
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Ujra Mosque (Historic 17th-Century Woodwork)

Near Ujra Complex, Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep 682555

Built in the 17th century by Sheikh Mohammad Kasim, Ujra Mosque is the most celebrated monument in Kavaratti. The ceiling of the prayer hall is famed for intricate floral and geometric motifs carved with chisels from a single massive piece of driftwood. Within the precinct is a sacred freshwater well whose water is believed to hold healing curative properties.

Free (Modest attire required) View Spot →