{"id":760846,"date":"2024-07-30T10:10:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T04:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=760846"},"modified":"2024-07-30T10:12:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T04:42:48","slug":"indira-point-that-is-indias-southernmost-point-to-explore-in-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/indira-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Indira Point That Is India\u2019s Southernmost Point To Explore In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Also known by two other names, the Pygmalion Point and the Parsons Point, the Indira Point<\/strong> is India\u2019s southernmost point. With a wide beach, you can walk along. It is a tranquil spot offering a breathtaking aerial view that will enchant the onlooker. Surrounded by the Great Nicobar Archipelago forests, the Indira Point has an interesting history connected to the ex-Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, for which it surely attracts travellers visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. For your next adventure, let\u2019s learn more about the point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands!<\/em><\/p>\n

Indira Point In Andaman Location<\/h2>\n
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Indira Point is located on Sumatra, south of Nicobar. It is the southernmost tip of the great Nicobar Island. Covering an area of about 1045 square km, it is an extremely important point for India strategically and economically. This Point stands as an important station on the international shipping lane of the Colombo-Singapore route.<\/p>\n

The Indira Point is largely accessible by sea and by air. Reaching the point by air is the most convenient and fastest journey. You can reach Port Blair from most major locations in India. From there, you can take a direct flight to Campbell Bay. There are chartered flights, seaplanes, and helicopters for hire from Campbell Bay to Indira Point, depending upon the weather and the climatic conditions. This part of the journey takes only 15 minutes but offers magnificent views. While a more expensive than visiting by sea, the picturesque scenery is worth the amount. The total duration can go up to 3 to 4 hours after reaching Port Blair.<\/p>\n

You can reach the Point from Campbell Bay by road. If you take the bus, it can take around hours. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi or take a car. It isn\u2019t possible to reach Indira Point directly by road; you have to visit Campbell Bay first. If more convenient, you can also travel here from Banda Aceh in Indonesia.<\/p>\n

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History Of Indira Point<\/h2>\n
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Indira Point was known as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point until the 1980s. The spot was called Pygmalion Point by the British colonial regime and then Parsons Point, named after a British hydrographer who had conducted a survey of the area in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

The lighthouse at this Point was originally commissioned for service on the 30th of April 1972 by the then Vice President of India, Mr. G.S.Pathak. It emitted a bright white light that would flash. This light would be visible from nearly 19 nautical miles away. Inaugurated in 1979, the lighthouse was originally a 35-metre-tall symbol of India\u2019s might.<\/p>\n

When the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, visited Pygmalion Point on February 19, 1984, a preliminary decision was made to change the location’s name. On October 10, 1985, the official renaming of the location occurred, and henceforth, it was addressed at Indira Point. An earthquake-induced tsunami struck the island on January 26, 2004, and huge parts of Indira Point were submerged underwater. An entire statue of Indira Gandhi and parts of the lighthouse were also submerged. Proving its resilience, by 2005, the project was restored, and the lighthouse was visible again. However, while the lighthouse was on high ground earlier, it is now suspended in the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n

Things To Do At And Additional Information<\/h2>\n
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The Indira Point Andaman and Nicobar is famous for 3 major things:<\/p>\n