Alappuzha Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Alappuzha Bazar Post, Alappuzha, 688012
History & overview
The Alappuzha Lighthouse is a historic 30-metre (about 98 ft) red-and-white banded tower built of laterite stone and teak, commissioned on 28 March 1862. It was the first lighthouse on the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala, begun under the Travancore Maharajas (foundation stone laid 26 April 1860). A spiral staircase of over 100 wooden steps leads to the top, which offers wide views of Alappuzha Beach and the Arabian Sea.
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Visiting Alappuzha Lighthouse
- Entry
- Approx. INR 20 for Indians, INR 60 for foreigners, plus about INR 10 for photography; the lighthouse museum is included in the ticket (indicative, confirm locally).
- Timings
- Generally 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM; reported closed on Mondays (indicative, confirm locally).
- Getting here
- Located near Alappuzha Beach, about 4 km from Alappuzha town centre, off the main Alleppey beach car park. Reachable by auto-rickshaw in roughly 15 minutes from anywhere in town; also close to Alappuzha Railway Station.
Best time: Late afternoon to sunset for the views; October to February (cooler, drier months) is the best season.
Fees and timings are indicative — please confirm locally. See getting around Kochi for transport.
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Emergency & help
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Getting here & around
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What's nearby
Within a short walk of Alappuzha Lighthouse.