What to expect
Ennore Lighthouse
An operational coastal lighthouse in the Ennore-Kattupalli area of Ponneri taluk that guides vessels approaching the nearby Kamarajar (Ennore) and Kattupalli ports. It sits on the district's industrial coastline just south of the Pulicat lagoon.
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Ennore Lighthouse
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseEnnore
DistrictThiruvallur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Ennore Lighthouse is planned from Ennore, one of the travel bases in Thiruvallur district. Use Ennore for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ennore or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Ennore LighthouseSeasonal guide
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Today at Ennore Lighthouse
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Ennore Lighthouse — at a glance
TimingsPublic visiting hours typically 3:00 - 5:00 PM (subject to change)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ennore Lighthouse
In the Ennore-Kattupalli industrial coast; nearest railway Athipattu on the Chennai suburban line; Chennai (MAA) airport ~40 km.
Getting around Ennore Lighthouse
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Ennore Lighthouse
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When is the best time to visit Ennore Lighthouse?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ennore Lighthouse?
Entry: Free. Timings: Public visiting hours typically 3:00 - 5:00 PM (subject to change).
How do I reach Ennore Lighthouse?
Base yourself in Ennore or nearby in Thiruvallur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Ennore Lighthouse?
About an hour.
What else is near Ennore Lighthouse?
Nearby you can pair Masilamaneeswarar Temple, Thirumullaivoyal (18.9 km), Ponneri (20.5 km), Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Poonamallee (20.7 km), Big Mosque (Periya Palli), Poonamallee (20.8 km).
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Ennore Lighthouse guides, stories & itineraries
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