Golden Jubilee Museum

Golden Jubilee Museum is the only museum in entire Lakshadweep. It is one of the major attractions of Agatti. The museum displays sculpts of the traditional Minicoy sailboats called ‘jagdhoni’.

Antique jars, pots, wooden chests and beautiful designer collection of gold coins are some of the artifacts that are displayed at the museum. The diverse range of collection at the museum reflects the historical moment of the past.

It also showcase sculpts of traditional Minicoy sailboats called ‘jagdhoni’. Two busts of Lord Buddha are located at the ground floor of the two story building are considered to be have originated from the 9th and 12 century.

The beautiful artifacts show the history of this place before the period of Islam.

Tourists can visit the museum between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Getting There

Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep islands open to tourism. Visitors, however, are allowed to the Island under certain restrictions. They are required to obtain Entry Permit from the Lakshadweep Administration for entering or visiting the island. Entry Permit is issued based on the visitor having a confirmed place to stay. There are only two hotels or resorts in Agatti: Agatti Island Beach Resort (AIBER) and the other is Sea Shells Beach Resort.

A road runs through the island, which can be best enjoyed by hiring a bicycle available at many places.

There is no direct railway facility connecting to Agatti Island. However, one can find the trains for Cochin and from there flight or ship facilities are available for the island. Therefore, how to reach Agatti is not a tough job.

Situated on the southern end of Agatti Island, Agatti Aerodrome is the single landing field in the Lakshadweep Islands which is located 5 km from the town center. The Airport is located in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (India). There is only a single airline ‘Alliance Air’ which provides its services in this Airport.

Flight time from Kochi International Airport to Agatti Aerodrome is about 90 minutes. Visitors can connected to many domestic and international destinations from Kochi International Airport.

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