Tangasseri Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Kollam, India.
The white and red striped tower of Tangasseri Lighthouse rises 41 meters above the shoreline, marking the southwestern point of Kerala's coast.
Built in 1902 during British colonial rule, this lighthouse replaced earlier Portuguese maritime signals that guided ships through the Arabian Sea trade routes.
The lighthouse area contains traditional fishing communities where generations of families maintain maritime customs through daily fish markets and boat building.
Visitors can climb 195 steps to reach the observation deck, which opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00 and requires an entrance fee of 50 rupees.
The lighthouse beam reaches 28 nautical miles into the sea, making it the strongest navigational signal on the Malabar Coast of India.
Location: Kollam
Inception: 1902
GPS coordinates: 8.88063,76.56601
Latest update: May 17, 2025 01:31
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