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What to do and see in India, India: The Best Lighthouses
India, officially the Republic of India (IAST: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Restaurants in India
1. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine764815
Worth the climb (or the lift!) for the views across the bays. Stunning red and white set against the bluest of skies makes the lighthouse and the beach well worth a visit.
2. Vengurla's Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Guide175578
This is to warn visitors about caretaker's fraud but before that the good part. Its a rare chance to visit top of lighthouse, offers excellent 360* view of sea and surrounding from top of lighthouse. New step way from with proper lighting has been constructed from the road to the top. However the negative thing is that the caretaker - he sits just before the lighthouse entrance and says entry fees is Rs 20 per person to go to the top. We thought it is official and paid Rs 100 for 5 of us and in the excitement went inside to the top of lighthouse. Later we realised that he didnot give us any official receipt nor we saw any notice board anywhere intimating such fees. On the way down , we met another local tourist group and asked them whether they also were charged. They said no but indirectly indicated that this is common scam for outside tourists as they easily accept and least likely to complain. So beware of this scam. There is no official charge for entry.
3. NITK Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By afuu_Ki_rasoi - Bengaluru, India
Light house or nitk beach is one of the old and known beach for light house where the whole sea with a beautiful veiw can be seen . Place to be avoided during monsoon . There are small snack stalls in the entry of beach. There is a place to sit on top and chill with friends or family and enjoy your day by sea side during Sun set.
4. Thangassery Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By AnilK3472 - Kochi (Cochin), India
well a very beautiful place to visit. there is a lift to reach just below the top. then you have to climb two flight of stairs. the view is breathtaking. go in the evening to avoid the harsh sun. the breakwater is an excellent place for a really long walk. you may see lot of mongoose roaming around. some beautiful graffiti adorn the rocks on the breakwater. take lot of water and snacks with you.
5. Oyster Rock Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Vineeth_KB1 - Bangalore District, India
Awesome boat ride to the island. Dolphins were visible during the trip and eagles flying above.. overall great. The island had clear water and the sight from above the lighthouse was a mesmerizing one... truly made the whole trip worthwhile. One can see the coast guard, the naval ships, the fishing boats etc in the blue ocean. The small trek to the top is also an experience.
6. Varkala Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By thomasdsouza - Karlsruhe, Germany
The lighthouse, very close to the Anjengo Fort in Anchuthengo offers a superb 360° view over the fort, beaches, backwaters and endless coconut groves. It's very worth to climb up the stairs to the top. Be aware of that opening times are restricted to 3-5 pm.
7. Cannanore Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Ankit2806 - Bangalore District, India
Very well maintained by the authorities. It's allowed to climb to the top and enjoy spectacular views. The small museum is also very insightful. They also showed a shirt movie about lighthouses which I liked. Overall a great place.
8. Puthuvype Lighthouse
9. Pondicherry Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By HarishInani - Bengaluru, India
This light house beach is situated nearby to the beach. You could see the places nearby and visit few sea shores nearby. The view from here is v pretty.
10. Vypin Light House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By PritiG97 - Mumbai, India
Comparatively new light house with the sea on one side and coconut trees on the other, rising above the houses. A beautiful view of tranquil Kerala. With the lift installed, easily accessible for all
