The Alappuzha Lighthouse is situated in the coastal town of
Alappuzha, Kerala. It was built in 1862 and is a major tourist attraction.
Visitors are allowed between 1500 hours and 1630 hours on every weekday at an
admission fee . It is one of the oldest lighthouses on the south-west coast of
India. The first stone was laid by Ms. Hugh Crawford, wife of the then Port
Officer Hugh Crawford, on April 26, 1860. The lamps of the lighthouse were
first lit by Ms. Francis Newcombe Maltby, the wife of the Resident Francis
Newcombe Maltby on March 28, 1862.
The best time to see the Alappuzha Lighthouse is between
October and February and the rainy season between June and August should be
avoided.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Alappuzha Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport
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