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Lighthouse Kovalam, India

From series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
Year: 1972.

The Indian lighthouse "Kovalam" is well-known all over the world. It is located on the so-named island. This lighthouse is interesting from the tourist point of view. For tourists the entrance to the tower is free. Visitors can get there without any difficulty because the lighthouse is open for all seasons. Every day the tower is opened for visiting for two hours. You can go upstairs to view on one of the most beautiful beaches of the country.

Lighthouse Kovalam, India The lighthouse, that we see today was built several decades ago, in 1972. The first lighthouse has appeared there much earlier but within the years was fully destroyed. For hundreds of years the lighthouse has been helping local sailors to be in safe. They go fishing every evening and return with or without the catch early in the morning.

Tourists visiting this picturesque coastal area usually after the viewing square want to see more. The coconut topes and other outstanding nature landmarks are placed not far from this lighthouse. People tend to stay for a night in this place to view the lighthouse at work. Near the Kovalam beach there are a lot of wonderful hotels. This place is great as for fans of beach entertainments and as for those who like unusual places. Next - Enoshima Lighthouse


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Lighthouse Kovalam - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Catholic Syrian Bank ATM' located in 0.55 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Kerala Tour Packages' is located in 0.41 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Hindustan Petroleum Sha' in 1.56 km
Supermarket: 'CLASSIC BEACH MINI MARKET' in 0.36 km
Parking: 'Kovalam Car Park' in 0.39 km
Apotheek: 'BEACH MEDICALS' in 0.82 km
Police station: 'POLICE AID POST' in 0.49 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Kingfisher Restaurant' in 0.17 km
Railway station: 'Nemom Railway Station' in 8 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Bandaranaike Airport CMB - in 347 km
 »  Ratmalana Airport RML - in 364 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Lighthouse Kovalam

Vipin Beach Resort

Located in 0 km from Lighthouse Kovalam
Route on the map:
Rooms: 15
The Light House is barely 20 metres from the property. The Trivandrum International Airport is 9 km. The EastFort KSRTC Bus Station and Trivandrum … More: photo, rates and booking
Ganesh House Family Club

Located in 1 km from Lighthouse Kovalam
Route on the map:
Rooms: 7
Ganesh House Family Club is 1 km from Kovalam Beach and 3 km from Vizhinjan Harbour. It is 16 km from Napier Museum. The Kovalam Bus Station is 100 … More: photo, rates and booking
One and Only Home Stay

Located in 2 km from Lighthouse Kovalam
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Rooms: 11
Air-conditioned rooms with a balcony are equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk and small seating area. The en suite bathroom has hot/cold shower … More: photo, rates and booking
"Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam"

Located in 3 km from Lighthouse Kovalam
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Rooms: 50
Spacious rooms are fitted with terracotta roofs, wooden pillars and tiled floors, invoking a dreamy luxurious feel. Overlooking the sea or gardens, … More: photo, rates and booking

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