Alappuzha Lighthouse
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Tickets | Entry Fee : Museum: INR 20
Adults: INR 10
Foreigners: INR 50
Photography: INR 10
Child: INR 5
Open Timings : Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Closed on Mondays and between 11:45 AM-2:00 PM
Opened : 28 March 1862
Open to Public: : 2007
Height: : 28 m
Feature: : Red and White horizontal markings with Red lantern
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Alappuzha Lighthouse, Alleppey Overview
Known for its breathtaking 360-degree views, the Alappuzha Lighthouse(Alleppey lighthouse) is an old-world charm. It is 4 km away from the main town lying on the sea bridge facing the Arabian sea coast. The 1862 lighthouse has a museum that preserves old equipment like oil lamps and items that testify to its 150-year-old journey.
Constructed using laterite stones and teak, the Allepey Lighthouse is 30 meters high and can hold up to 25 people at a time. The spiralling staircase with over 100 wooden steps is worth climbing for the magnificent view of Allepey Beach and surrounding areas.
Must Know Before You Visit Alappuzha Lighthouse
Things to Note :
- Visit early during the day to avoid crowd and heat
- You must take off your shoes to enter the lighthouse
- The stairway is steep with 100 steps, so be very sure before climbing. It's not advisable if you have a foot injury or is afraid of heights.
- Wear comfortable and practical clothing as you'll need to climb up the vertical stairs.
Alappuzha Lighthouse Highlights
1. The Alappuzha Lighthouse Museum
Museum Charges: INR 10
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Interesting facts about the Allepey Lighthouse
- The lighthouse is still a manned station.
- It was repainted with red and white bands in 2000, which was earlier plain white.
- The Allepey lighthouse was open to the public only in the year 2007.
- The optical equipment in the lighthouse was imported from Birmingham, UK.
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