Kozhikode Beach Light House - Scenic spot in Kozhikode - Kozhikode, India

Kozikkodu beach light house a historical monuments. A medium hight pillar tomp building.historically It was great help for navigation and fishermens to find directions Now it is not functioning. It seems to be a preserving building. The entrance is located with chain. And geeney bushes are occupied the surrounding areas. One who got great view to sea #kozikodebeachlighthouse

In 1847, a 33-meter (108 ft) tower was erected using stones in lime mortar. The light was a fixed one with wick lamp using coconut oil, and a metal reflector was placed on the back of it. The light was improved in 1881 using a fourth-order fixed optic transferred from Armagon lighthouse. Mr. Ashpitel, an engineer with the Public works department, who was deputed to study on lighthouses in Madras Presidency in 1885, recommended the height of the tower be reduced to improve the efficiency of light. A new tower 15 meters (49 ft) high was erected in 1903 and using the available optic and an occulting mechanism imported from England; the light was converted from fixed to occulting. Further modifications were done in 1924 by converting the light to a flashing one using acetylene gas flasher. The light was converted to LED flashing light using solar energy in 2008. Note: It is not opened at that time , so we couldn't enter there

There are some stone benches between sea and light house The beach vibes changes your mood I experienced that vibe

Kozhikkode Lighthouse is a defunct light in the Kozhikkode District of Kerala. It was constructed in 1907.The first lighthouse was constructed in 1847 at a height of 33 meters (108 ft). The current tower is 15 meters (49 ft) and is painted white. Kozhikode or Calicut lighthouse is automated, and an LED flasher apparatus is in use. Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery is beautifully located among the picturesque settings of Kozhikode and it is an ultimate destination for the historians and aficionados of art and literature. The art gallery is located in the vicinity of the museum and exhibits a number of paintings of Kerala's respected artists, including the Raja Ravi Varma, and Raja Varma, who were the connoisseurs of paintings and other performing arts. It is said that these paintings tell tales from the past and gives a visual history of Kerala.

An interesting light house. I was expecting a bigger light house considering the importance of Kozhikode as a port. Regardless a very quaint and elegant light house. Entry was not possible at the time of my visit. Good for a few pictures. However, not a priority if time is at a premium.

Nice spot, you can have some great photos here. No entry to the light house.

Kozhikode beach light house is no longer functional. First built in 1847, the light house stood 33m tall. But the current tower was built somewhere between 1907 and stands 15m tall.

A must watch historical building while visiting Kozhikode beach.