Places to Visit in Minicoy

Places to Visit in Minicoy

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Minicoy Island
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 3
Places to Visit in Minicoy
  • Type: Island
Minicoy Island is located in the southernmost region of Lakshadweep. Being the second largest island in the entire region, Minicoy Island has a semi-lunar shape. It is the only island in which the Mahl language is spoken and on all the other islands Malyalam is spoken. Counted amongst one of the... Read More »
Lighthouse
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 3
Places to Visit in Minicoy
  • Type: Monument
Lighthouse, also known as South Side Lighthouse, was constructed by the British in 1885. It is counted amongst the oldest lighthouses in Lakshadweep and was under the British control until India’s independence. It has a height of around 300 ft, which makes it visible even from a distance.... Read More »
Juma Masjid
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 3
Places to Visit in Minicoy
  • Type: Religious
Juma Masjid is located in the Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep and is of religious, as well as historic importance. It is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period and has a rich collection of rare artefacts. The Rai Hilai is still preserved in the mosque and is believed to be the... Read More »

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