Indira Point
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Location : Great Nicobar Tehsil in Andaman and Nicobar island
Earlier known as : Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point
Best time to visit : Throughout the year. It is recommended to coordinate with a local guide to plan your visit
Suggested Duration : 2 hours
Tour Cost : The complete tour of Indira Point is an expensive affair. The prices largely depend on season and climate.
General Trivia : * Regarded as the southernmost point of Indian territory
* Renamed in honour of India’s former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the mid-1980s
Things to Do : * Witness the historic Red and white lighthouse that is half-submerged in water
* Visit Galathea National Park for rare species of flora and fauna
* Trekking on the way
* Day trips, camping and surfing on the nearby beach
* Observe crab-eating macaque, giant robber crab, giant leatherback turtle, reticulated python, Nicobar serpent eagle and saltwater crocodile "
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Indira Point, Andaman Overview
Located on the Great Nicobar Islands, Indira Point is the southernmost point of the Nicobar Islands and also of the Indian subcontinent. The destination is mostly known for its magnificent lighthouses that are painted with red and white stripes. These lighthouses are the major attraction of Indira Point that attracts a large tourist influx. Other than tourism, these lighthouses help in direction navigation for the ships and vessels coming to and fro from Malaysia and Malacca. Besides enjoying a gorgeous expanse of the Arabian Sea in the vicinity, you can also admire the beautiful sunrise and sunset views.
Must Know Before You Visit Indira Point
Tips : * Always take a driver with you who knows the area well
* It is better to plan your visit through a tour guide as the area is quite secluded
* Always go in a group
* If possible plan your trip in a way that you get an aerial view of the lighthouse
* Do not visit Indira point in the dark
How to Reach : By air - This is the fastest and the easiest way to reach Indira point. Disembark at Veer Savarkar International airport and opt for Pawanhans (premier national helicopter) for inter-island commute. The prices may vary from time to time.
By road- Road connectivity is being developed to connect Indira point with Campbell Bay’s Zero Point it will take a lot of time.
By train - The closest railway station to Port Blair is 1300 km away. One can catch a train from Chennai to Port Blair and then hire a car.
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