Alappuzha Lighthouse
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Lighthouse
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
Alleppey Lighthouse
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.
It initially had a double wick, coconut oil lamp, which was used until 1952. Later the lamp was reinstated by a DA gas flasher and a 500 mm drum optic. The old equipment was changed again by an emergency lantern of 300mm and a direct drive system which finally was replaced by a 230V Metal Halide Lamp in 1999.
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.
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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