Lakshadweep _ androth

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Tourist Places In Lakshadweep - ANDROTH, a tourist place in Lakshadweep, is the nearest island to the mainland and has an east-west alignment which is quite different from other islands lying in north-south direction.

This is the Largest island in the Lakshadweep. The scenic beauty of the place is enhanced by dense vegetation mainly of coconut groves.

Androth was the first island where the people embraced the religion Islam.

It was Saint Ubaidullah,who its is said , converted the people of islands to Islam. At Androth you will find his tomb at Juma'at Mosque.

You will find at Androth a flourishing fishing industry next only to Minicoy and Agatti

There has been a regular traffic in Lakshadweep between Beypore and Androth. Most of the ships and country boats make a stoppage at Androth and then travel to their other destinations.

The Government of India at East end of Androth Island constructed the first modern Lighthouse Tower in Lakshadweep. The tower was completed in 1966 The Lighthouse was commissioned into service on 1st May 1967and is just 3 Km by road from Jetty. This is one of the major tourist attraction at Androth.

Tourist Attraction:

• The Lighthouse

• Juma'at Mosque

• Boat Cruises

How To Reach Androth Lakshadweep :

Air: Cochin Airport,Agatti Airport

Sea : Regular passenger vessel service every week to Androth Island from Cochin.

Minicoy | Kalpeni | Androth | Agatti | Kavaratti | Chetlat | kadmat |