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Vizhinjam Lighthouse

Off Lighthouse Beach | Covalam, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great view of the kovalm beach and vizhinjam harbour. Open for limited hours only. steep climb for senior citizens. There is small entrance fee.Can be very windy on top, but manageable on most days.It is not far from Kovalam (located between Kovalam and Vizhijam) . Car parking is a hassle in the narrow approach road. Need to park on the... More

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Shipley
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I've been to this place and its a nice place to watch the sea. I heard that the sea is very deep and soon there will be a Port comming. Good luck Vizhinjam More

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Brisbane, Australia
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Very interesting and great views! The steel ladder at the top was a bit tricky but if taken slowly it was OK. More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

not clean stray dogs no beach due to private access of hotels ans shopes More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Nice view! Nothing to dislike ! Well situated and cheap entrance fee More

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Trivandrum
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Not a great beach, though in peak season it is busy with tourists, vendors and stray dogs. There are many restaurants right in the beach, but most of them charge you more than what it is worth. More

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Didcot, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

If you have an hour or two to kill this is a worth while venture inexpensive and fantastic panoramic vistas of Kovalam beach area if you have a fear of heights or have mobility issues then this is not for you. But if you are feeling brave then the climb up the stairs is well rewarded i did not relise... More

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Singapore
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

After you've finished photographing the fishermen reeling in their nets, and walking the short stretch of shops along the beachfront, and if you're not one to lay on the beach and tan, then you might just want to swing by the distinctive red and white striped lighthouse at the end of the beach during its visiting hours. You do get... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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i didn't see anything that great here,, just ok to go if you really don't have any thing else to do... More

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Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

As it is towering over Lighthouse and Hawah Beach, you can't miss it. Only open from 15:00 to 17:00 during the day. A Small fee of 10 Rupees per person and add 20 Rupees for taking photos. Quite a steep climb to the lighthouse and then another 150 steps to the top: impressive views from there over Kovalam and Vizhinjam.... More

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