Thikkoti Light House, Kozhikode
| Location | Nandi, koyilandy, NH 17, Kozhikode, Kerala, Kozhikode (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee / Ticket Price | No Entry Fee |
| Opening & Closing Time | Visitor any time visit Thikkoti Light House this is always open |
| Opening & Closing Days | Thikkoti Light House Open every time and every day for visitors. |
| Place Type | Beaches, Sightseeing |
| Place visit with | Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April |
| Nearest Metro Station |
About Thikkoti Light House
The Calicut Beach Lighthouse was constructed in 1847 and the tower is 15 meters high and painted white. Nestled amidst the Velliyamkalli Rock on one side and the glimmering blue sea on the other, Thikkoti Lighthouse is surrounded by lush green coconut and palm plantations. The structure was built after a shipwreck and now serves as a major attraction for tourists. It also serves as a seasonal home to many varieties of migratory birds.
Interesting facts about Thikkoti Light House
- The sound of strong waves, the mighty Arabian Sea and the clear azure waters attract tourists from all around.
- It is visited by a large number of travelers because of the beautiful landscape.
- It sees high rate of activity throughout the year especially during winters.
- It is an ideal photo shoot destination, transit home for many migratory birds, and is also an angler's paradise.
- Passengers need to take permission from the authorities to climb the winding stairs of the lighthouse.The 108 feet tall lighthouse stands along the shoreline of the Lakshadweep Sea in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. Painted with white paint that was built from the wreckage of a ship, it is one of the major attractions of Kozhikode that attracts visitors.
How to reach Thikkoti Light House
By Air:- The airport is located at Karipur, about 27 km south-east of Calicut Lighthouse.
By Rail:- Kozhikode Railway Station is the nearest to Calicut Lighthouse which is located at a distance of about 16 kms. From here you can take rickshaw or auto.
By Bus:- Nearest bus stop is Nandi, from here it can be reached on foot by about 5 to 8 minutes.
Nearby famous places
- Meenvallam Water Falls 13.68 km away
- Hulugana Muradi Sri Venkataramana Temple 58.95 km away
- Payyoli Beach 8.7 kms away
- Sargaalaya kerala arts and crafts village 13 kms away
- Narsimha and parthasaradi temples 15.7 kms away
- Kappad beach 17.3 kms away
- Lokanarkavu temple 20.9 kms away
Frequently asked questions about Thikkoti Light House:
𝒜. It is located at Nandi, koyilandy, NH 17, Kozhikode, Kerala, Kozhikode.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Thikkoti Light House: Thikkoti Light House timings 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm, (Monday close), No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Thikkoti Light House during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2024-07-11 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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