Alappuzha Lighthouse, Alleppey

Alappuzha Lighthouse, Alleppey | Museum, Timing & Entry fee

The old-world elegance of the Alappuzha Lighthouse (also known as the Alleppey lighthouse) is well-known for its stunning 360-degree vistas. Situated on the sea bridge overlooking the Arabian coast, it is 4 kilometers from the main town. In its museum, the 1862 lighthouse displays antique tools such as oil lamps and artifacts that bear witness to its 150-year history.

The 30-meter-tall Allepey Lighthouse, which can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, was built out of teak and laterite stones. The breathtaking view of Allepey Beach and the surroundings makes the more than 100 wooden stairs on the spiral staircase worth ascending. It started off as a coconut oil lamp with two wicks, which was in use until 1952. A 500 mm drum optic and a DA gas flasher later replaced the lamp. In 1999, a 230V metal halide lamp eventually took the place of the outdated equipment, which had previously been replaced with a 300mm emergency lantern and a direct drive system.

The Alappuzha Lighthouse Museum

This museum transports you back in time with its antique oil lamps and contemporary machinery. From radar beacons and GPS-based systems to bonfire, the lighthouse museum features technology used as a navigational assistance, offering a glimpse of the 150-year-old process of homing. GAS flashers, oil lamps, sun valves, and other equipment are visible when you visit the museum.

Museum Fees: 10 Indian rupees

Things to Note before You Visit Alappuzha Lighthouse

• 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. 

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.