LIghthouse

Lakshadweep, India

About

Lighthouse, also known as South Side Lighthouse, was constructed by the British in 1885. It is counted amongst the oldest lighthouses in Lakshadweep and was under the British control until India's independence. It has a height of around 300 ft, which makes it visible even from a distance.  The Lakshadweep Islands, Arabian Sea and Virgin Islands can be seen from the top of this Lighthouse. It is surrounded by coconut groves and white sand. A commemorative postal stamp of INR1 was issued on 2nd February 1985 to mark the completion of 100 years.