30 November 2016 
Have you ever heard about lighthouse tourism? You might be unaware of the fact that there is a unique tourism which is called lighthouse tourism and in this particular tour, you are made to explore the amazing lighthouses of India. So, if you are all ready to plan the lighthouse tour then pack your bags and go on a journey to discover the tall and fancy monuments. Many lighthouses in India are unknown and unexplored and hence will surely give you an amazing travel experience. India is a country which has a rich repertoire of lighthouses and these monuments are open to public for a short time in a particular day. Below is the list of some of the beautiful lighthouses which will definitely offer visual treat.
This scenic beach is nestled in Kovalam and is positioned 16 km away from the heart of the city called Thiruvanathapuram. The name of the beach justifies everything as the age old Vizhinjam Lighthouse offers a perfect landscape which will surely soothe your eyes. The rocky terrains and lush green aura that too just by the side of the Arabian sea makes the ambience breathtaking. Visit this lighthouse during the day but visiting in the night time will offer ethereal charm.
Tamil Nadu has one more beautiful and tall lighthouse which is located in Mamallapuam which is a 7th century port city of the popular Pallava dynasty. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has various historical monuments too and amongst them is ‘Mamallapuram Lighthouse’. It was built in 1894 and this old structure has still maintained its charm and beauty.
Aguada Fort is one of the famous monuments in Goa and this historical monument too has a lighthouse. This lighthouse is a 17th century Portuguese make and is situated in the upper bit of the fort where no one can climb. Don’t get dishearten that you can’t climb up to the lighthouse because the fort is itself mesmerizing.
If you are on Gujarat tour then don’t miss to visit the Dwarka Lighthouse which was constructed in the early 19th century and this lighthouse is quite unique. This lighthouse is unlike the other lighthouse and has a stunning black and white cubical structure which looks really appealing in the surrounding which is filled with striking blue water. This lighthouse looks really beautiful after the sunset.
This island is also called as the Rameshwaram Island and is located between Sri Lanka and peninsular India. The pamban lighthouse is so gorgeous that one should definitely explore that, it has black and white blocks and a bright red top which is enclosed in greenery and the spectacular beach. This lighthouse is an eye candy when viewed from the Pamban beach.
This beach is tucked in the small coastal village in the state Tamil Nadu and it is one of the unexplored beaches in India. This beach gained popularity because if the famous Holy Cross Church and for few movie shoots. The lighthouse at this beach offers scenic aura which will definitely allure you to visit.
This serene beach is situated 12 km away from the city Udupi in Karnataka. This beach is one of the lesser known beaches and hence it is very calm and gorgeous. The lighthouse nestled at this beach adds in the beauty of the beach. This lighthouse was built in 1901 and offers breathtaking view of the vicinity and the Arabian Sea.
