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Lighthouses in India

Historic lighthouses on dramatic coasts, many with viewpoints and coastal walks.

22 places Best months: August–May

India has 22 lighthouses on our list, mostly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Best months: August–May.

Lighthouses

Lighthouses in India

Best monthsAugust–MayMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Alappuzha lighthouse i
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Alappuzha lighthouse

Lighthouse in Kerala

0.7 km from Alappuzha
Chettuva Lighthouse i
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Chettuva Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

4.4 km from Kārakkād
Tangasseri Lighthouse i
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Tangasseri Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Keralam

2.1 km from Kollam
Kadalur Point Lighthouse i

Kadalur Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Keralam

7 km from Koyilandy
Ponnani lighthouse i

Ponnani lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

1.5 km from Ponnāni
Kannur Lighthouse i

Kannur Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

1.2 km from Puzhathi
Beypore Lighthouse i

Beypore Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Kerala

10 km from Kozhikode
Kovilthottam Lighthouse i

Kovilthottam Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Kerala, India

13 km from Kollam
Mahe lighthouse i

Mahe lighthouse

Lighthouse in Puducherry

0.5 km from Mahē
Manakkodam Lighthouse i

Manakkodam Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Kerala

22 km from Kochi
Munroe Lighthouse i

Munroe Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Kerala, India

2.2 km from Nattakam
Honnavar Lighthouse i

Honnavar Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

0.4 km from Honavar
Vypin lighthouse i

Vypin lighthouse

Lighthouse in Keralam

6.1 km from Kanayannur
Kozhikkode lighthouse i

Kozhikkode lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

1.7 km from Kozhikode
Pamban Lighthouse i

Pamban Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

1.3 km from Pāmban
Azhikode lighthouse i

Azhikode lighthouse

Lighthouse in Keralam

5.2 km from Kodungallūr
Kilakarai lighthouse i

Kilakarai lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

0.5 km from Kilakarai
Vizhinjam Lighthouse i

Vizhinjam Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Keralam

12 km from Thiruvananthapuram
Prong's Lighthouse i

Prong's Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

23 km from Mumbai
Mahabalipuram Lighthouse i

Mahabalipuram Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

0.6 km from Mahabalipuram
Pondicherry lighthouse i

Pondicherry lighthouse

Former lighthouse in India

0.6 km from Puducherry

Sunk Rock Lighthouse

Lighthouse in India

21 km from Mumbai

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Kollam Kerala · 2 places
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Kozhikode Kerala · 2 places
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Mumbai Maharashtra · 2 places
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Alappuzha Kerala · 1 places
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Kārakkād Kerala · 1 places
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Koyilandy Kerala · 1 places
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Ponnāni Kerala · 1 places
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Puzhathi Kerala · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many lighthouses are there in India?

Atlas of Seasons lists 22 notable lighthouses in India.

What are the best lighthouses in India?

The best-known are Alappuzha lighthouse, Chettuva Lighthouse, and Tangasseri Lighthouse.

When is the best time for lighthouses in India?

August–May.