Name and Location

The Indira Point Lighthouse is located on Great Nicobar Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is also known locally as "இந்திரா முனை கலங்கரை விளக்கம்" in Tamil.

2. Construction and History

The Indira Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1972, making it a relatively modern aid to navigation in the region.

3. Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, the architectural style of this lighthouse is not available in the provided dataset. However, it is reported to be constructed with metal materials. The height of the lighthouse is approximately 35 meters (115 feet), while its focal height is also around 35 meters (115 feet).

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a light characteristic known as Fl(3)W.15s, which means that it displays three white flashes every 15 seconds.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public for visits. However, it can be reached by air or sea through the nearest town, Campbell Bay.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point on Great Nicobar Island, the Indira Point Lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding Indian Ocean and the nearby Nicobar Islands. The lighthouse is situated within a tropical rainforest environment, with lush vegetation and diverse wildlife species found in the area.

8. Technical and Operational Details

As of the available information, the Indira Point Lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation, with its operation automated. Its coordinates are approximately 6.7555574° N latitude and 93.827747° E longitude, situated at QR4H+63, Indira Point, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

9. Further Information

• * US NGA Pub. 112 (2023-07-01)