Jaigad Lighthouse
Jaigad Lighthouse
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Saurav2075
Pune, India484 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We took a pit stop after visiting the Jaigad fort. It's a smaller setup than the one at Ratnagiri, but still worth a visit. Place is well maintained and there are quite a few photo ops available
Written January 6, 2020
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MANMOHAN-MUMBAI
Mumbai275 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Jaigad fort is bettwer then other fort, however due to zero Maintenance from archaeological survey department , this place is getting destroyed over time, Very old Structure of Light House under Jaigad Fort, nothing is here. You need to keep only 30-60 Minutes to visit this place while on the way to Ganpatiphule or coming back from there.
Written April 20, 2015
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soumendc
Thane, India130 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
The Jaigad fort, lighthouse, Karateshwar Mandir, the huge Chougule shipyard and Jindal power plant are in the near vicinity.
Jaigad is around 30 kms from Ratnagiri and pretty close to Ganpatipule.
You SHOULD visit the light house if you are in Ganpatipule. A Hyderabadi guy, who is stationed there for the maintenance of the lighthouse, shows you around and inside the light house. The scenery from the top is very beautiful and serene! The guy explained us the machinery of the lighthouse and how it worked. He explained how every lighthouse has a different colour combination. This one had red and white stripes whereas the one in Ratnagiri has black and white stripes. The light emanated from here is visible for 44 kms in the sea. It is a huge help for ships in the night to know where the shore lies. Ships can also know the identification of each lighthouse from the number of flashes generate in each minute, since each lighthouse has a different combination. The funny part was that this lighthouse was being operated from Mumbai and not here. The lighthouse was a nice experience. There are timings to visit it – from . Just outside the gate of the lighthouse, the scenery is very beautiful with greenery leading all the way up to the sea.
Somewhere on the way, we saw Undi beach which has blackish sand but was completely deserted. This was one of the designated spots in our tour but we were happy to skip it.
Read more on my Konkan travel on :
http://thedriftingwanderers.blogspot.in/2012/08/konkan-yatra-day-5-ganpatipule-jaigad.html
Jaigad is around 30 kms from Ratnagiri and pretty close to Ganpatipule.
You SHOULD visit the light house if you are in Ganpatipule. A Hyderabadi guy, who is stationed there for the maintenance of the lighthouse, shows you around and inside the light house. The scenery from the top is very beautiful and serene! The guy explained us the machinery of the lighthouse and how it worked. He explained how every lighthouse has a different colour combination. This one had red and white stripes whereas the one in Ratnagiri has black and white stripes. The light emanated from here is visible for 44 kms in the sea. It is a huge help for ships in the night to know where the shore lies. Ships can also know the identification of each lighthouse from the number of flashes generate in each minute, since each lighthouse has a different combination. The funny part was that this lighthouse was being operated from Mumbai and not here. The lighthouse was a nice experience. There are timings to visit it – from . Just outside the gate of the lighthouse, the scenery is very beautiful with greenery leading all the way up to the sea.
Somewhere on the way, we saw Undi beach which has blackish sand but was completely deserted. This was one of the designated spots in our tour but we were happy to skip it.
Read more on my Konkan travel on :
http://thedriftingwanderers.blogspot.in/2012/08/konkan-yatra-day-5-ganpatipule-jaigad.html
Written August 16, 2012
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Supratik
Bangalore District, India79 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Nothing great. Dont be disappointed if you missed it. But they road from Ganapatipule to Jaigad has some very nice clean beaches. Drive from Ganapatipule to Jaigad is more worth full than the lighthouse/fort.
Written April 5, 2015
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shanteed
Thane, India228 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
It took us quite a time to locate the light house. Also u need to reach on time since the lighthouse is open only till 5 pm. but once u take the spiral steps and walk up and see the sea , its breathtaking.. its a MUST VISIT.
Written March 25, 2015
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Neo-Celerian
Thane, India32 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
Good experience to visit a lighthouse from yesteryears.
One can climb at the top of of the lighthouse only between 4-5 PM, hence plan your travel accordingly. Car/Vehicle can go right upto the gate of the lighthouse premise.
Photography allowed by paying Rs 20 alongwith entry fee of Rs 10 per person.
One can climb at the top of of the lighthouse only between 4-5 PM, hence plan your travel accordingly. Car/Vehicle can go right upto the gate of the lighthouse premise.
Photography allowed by paying Rs 20 alongwith entry fee of Rs 10 per person.
Written January 17, 2018
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ChuckOfAllTrades
Goa, India1,821 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
If you're in Ganpatipule and had enough beach bumming, you might as well see the lighthouse (and Jaigad Fort). It's not too much effort, after all, if you have time.
It's a nice lighthouse, well maintained. A small entry fee (20-30 Rs, can't recall) and it gives you the usual nice views of the sea and nearby greenery.
And of course, some nice photo ops both up and down.
It's a nice lighthouse, well maintained. A small entry fee (20-30 Rs, can't recall) and it gives you the usual nice views of the sea and nearby greenery.
And of course, some nice photo ops both up and down.
Written March 1, 2015
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venkateshkini
Mumbai, India796 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
It's a very well maintained, probably functional old lighthouse made in the British era, with an excellent 360 degree view from the top. Is a bit difficult for little children and older folks to climb and definitely not a place to be if you fear heights. The guard / keeper charged INR 30 per person unofficially and seemed drunk.
Written February 2, 2017
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Anas A
Houston, TX53 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
This is all Iron made Light House, made by some company during British Era. It's in good shape and well preserved by Government of India.
Guard is pretty arrogant and may spoil the mood, so it better to remember that visit this only from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, this may cost you 10 Rupees per person and 20 Rupees for taking pictures.
Guard is pretty arrogant and may spoil the mood, so it better to remember that visit this only from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, this may cost you 10 Rupees per person and 20 Rupees for taking pictures.
Written May 28, 2014
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Traveg
Vadodara, India268 contributions
Mar 2019
Jaigad Lighthouse was built by the British in 1932. The Interesting thing about the lighthouse at Jaigad is that it is made completely out of Steel mostly by cast iron. from outer side we tens to believe this as concrete or brick wall but actually its prefeb steel structure.
the visiting timing is almost full day but if you want to go top then timing will be only evening 4.00 to 5.00 pm.
It is having gorgeous vies of Arabian sea from top. compound is also peaceful camp and beautiful specially in rainy season.
it is just 19 km from Ganpati phule beach and you can visit two three more beach on rout.
The newly fitted LED lights is having prise teg of approx 35 Lacs. Which was really unbelievable for me. From inside one can see its unique rotating mechanism.
Really must visit place if you are in this region.
the visiting timing is almost full day but if you want to go top then timing will be only evening 4.00 to 5.00 pm.
It is having gorgeous vies of Arabian sea from top. compound is also peaceful camp and beautiful specially in rainy season.
it is just 19 km from Ganpati phule beach and you can visit two three more beach on rout.
The newly fitted LED lights is having prise teg of approx 35 Lacs. Which was really unbelievable for me. From inside one can see its unique rotating mechanism.
Really must visit place if you are in this region.
Written August 8, 2019
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- Are tourists allowed to go up the lighthouse
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- Are there any age restrictions for children
- Is it shut for tourist in any season or day of the week
Written July 24, 2022
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