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Pondicherry Lighthouse Address: New Light House, Dubrayapet, Puducherry, 605004, India
Pondicherry Lighthouse has been guiding passing ships in the night. But it’s also one of the most popular tourist spots that provides a 360-degree view of Pondicherry from the top. This hexagonal tower is the place to get a bird's eye view of the city and the nearby beach.
People come to the lighthouse to get a sweeping view of the surrounding, never-ending sea. You can also catch a glimpse of the setting evening sun.
The sun setting behind the silhouetted Pondicherry city creates a breathtaking vista every evening. The Pondicherry Lighthouse is the ideal place to enjoy an evening in the refreshing breeze coming off the sea. It takes a walk up 200+ steps to reach the top of the lighthouse.
History of Pondicherry Lighthouse
Pondicherry city has two lighthouses. The old lighthouse in Pondicherry was built to aid the mariners in 1836. But it was put out of service once this new lighthouse tower was completed, in 1971.
Things to do at Pondicherry Lighthouse
While Pondicherry Old Lighthouse has been converted into a museum, the current lighthouse is used as a viewpoint. Being a popular tourist attraction, Pondicherry Lighthouse is visited by many tourists, domestic as well as international.
From the top of the lighthouse, you can get a panoramic view of the coast and watch the sun going down the horizon. You can also see the nearby beach from up here.
And if you don't want to climb up to the top, you can spend your evening at the lighthouse beach itself. Local people come to the beach to get some peace after work. And it’s the ideal place to watch the waves sitting on the rocks.
The area around the lighthouse is also the host to several cultural events, music fests and commercial activities from time to time.
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Pondicherry Lighthouse Timings and Entry Fee
Pondicherry Lighthouse visiting hours, with the access to the top, are in the evening, from 3 PM to 5 PM. But you can visit the lighthouse anytime during the day, between 9 AM and 5 PM. The entry fee is only ₹10 per person.
Best time to visit Pondicherry Lighthouse
It's best to visit Pondicherry New Lighthouse during the winter months. Winter in Pondicherry arrives around November and remains until February. And during these months, the weather is the most favourable for the tourists. So, you can visit the lighthouse and the beach without worrying about the scorching heat.
Time to explore Pondicherry Lighthouse
You can spend about an hour at Pondicherry Lighthouse, capturing the panoramic sight from the top. Take the staircase to the top deck and wait for the sun to set, smelling the cool breeze of Pondicherry’s sea. The blue and golden hues of the sky spread all around is a sight you will never forget.
How to reach Pondicherry Lighthouse?
This lighthouse around Pondicherry is on the seafront, near the city centre. The lighthouse, as well as the beach, is popular among the local people and tourists. And it’s connected well to all parts of Pondicherry via road.
It is only a km away from the railway station and 3 km away from the main bus stand. And from the Pondicherry Airport, the lighthouse is 8 km away.
The nearest major railhead is in Villupuram (about 40 km away), and the nearest international airport is in Chennai (about150 km away). They connect Pondicherry city and lighthouse better with national and international destinations.
Now, the following are the different ways to reach Pondicherry Lighthouse –
By bicycles/motorcycles – In Pondicherry, you can find bicycles and motorcycles for hire in many places. You can hire them for the day or only a few hours, at nominal rates.
By auto/cycle-rickshaws – Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are also readily available all over Pondicherry. And it takes only a few minutes to Pondicherry Lighthouse from most areas of the city because of its proximity to the city centre.
By taxis/cabs – Taxis are the most comfortable medium to visit Pondicherry Lighthouse and other sites. You can get one wherever you need or book one for an entire day to tour in and around Pondicherry from top car rental companies in Pondicherry. Private cabs are also available at affordable prices so that you can see all the tourist places in Pondicherry and enjoy your vacation.
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