Are you planning to visit the Andaman Islands? If yes, then you heard about the lighthouse. It also features pure white-sand beaches and a forest of vivid green. It also has some of the most amazing lighthouses in the world. These outstanding buildings symbolize the sea and the guardian. It assists in navigating the waters and provides beacons for ships seeking shelter in the ocean. Moreover, make sure to add these lighthouses to your Andaman tour packages.

Lighthouse History 

The Andaman Islands boast an exquisite history. These tribes were the first to settle in this area for many years until the British colonized them in the 19th century. British colonists who had committed crimes of a political nature were banished here. During the years of WWII, the islands saw fierce battles between the Japanese and the Allied forces. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were incorporated as independent parts of India in 1947. The islands are admired for their stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and colorful cultures. Thus, people from across the globe are attracted to visit them. Even though they have a dark past, the Andaman Islands represent endurance, unity, and the spirit of décontrantes.

Indira Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Indira Point was built in 1972 at the southmost point of Indian territory. Its 35-meter-tall round cast iron tower has a red and white spiral stripe and a 3rd-degree Fresnel lens. The lighthouse is accessible by land and is a crucial landmark for ships from or going to the Strait of Malacca. The 2004 tsunami hit the station. It destroyed all buildings except the lighthouse. Although standing amid the water, the Indian Coast Guard turned on the light by the end of February 2005.

Hugh Rose Memorial Lighthouse

Rose Island is an uninhabited island in the Andaman Islands. It is named after Field Marshal Hugh Rose and is about 40 kilometers northeast of Port Blair. The island's lighthouse is a round cast iron tower standing 22 meters high and painted red and white. The bulb was swapped with a 100-watt, 12-volt Halogen light bulb on October 18, 1993. Access to the lighthouse is by sea route only. You can use a departmental or chartered vessel up to the anchorage point or the mechanized dinghy up to shore. You can also walk to reach the lighthouse. Moreover, you must visit on your trip to Andaman.

Little Andaman Lighthouse

It was constructed in 1986. The lighthouse is active and emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a height of 51 meters (167 feet). The tower is cylindrical and 46 meters (151 feet) tall. It has a band that alternates between black and white and a double-room gallery. The lantern has been replaced with a bulb. This style of design is acknowledged in the Indian mainland lighthouses. But this is the sole lighthouse of this kind in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is situated on the southern end of Little Andaman Island. It is on the north side of the Ten Degree Channel, the passageway between the Andaman and the Nicobar. The lighthouse may be approximately accessed from the sea.

Therefore, plan your package holidays to the Andaman Islands with Nitsa Holidays and explore these amazing places. All these places must be added to your trip to Andaman. So, why wait to explore the history? Plan your holidays today!