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Thangassery Lighthouse & Fort area

A coastal trading past survives in a lighthouse, old fort remains and sea-facing lanes.
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Photo: Shishirdasika · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Thangassery Lighthouse & Fort area

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We’re still writing about Thangassery Lighthouse & Fort area: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Late afternoon
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Lighthouse ticket may apply
Parking
Street/paid parking nearby
Permits
Follow lighthouse entry rules

On the ground

Local food
Kollam snacks, seafood
Access
Opening hours can be limited.

Stay safe

Stay away from rough surf and restricted structures

Where it is

Kollam, Kerala

8.88° N 76.57° E

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