Thikkoti Light House

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Sight Address : Thikkoti Light House is situated in Thikkoti, Kerala, Edit

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Thikkoti Light House was constructed in 1847. The area around the lighthouse is rocky, and offers an excellent view of Velliyamkallu, a colossal rock formation in the Arabian Sea. Velliyamkallu, situated in the foaming waves of water, is a breathtaking sight and it acts as a seasonal home to many varieties of migrant birds. The lighthouse was constructed in 1847 and a story goes that the construction was triggered by a shipwreck happened near the rocky shores of the beach.The lighthouse is 33.5 meters high and visitors can go up to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy the awesome view of the surroundings. However travelers need to take permission from authorities to climb the winding stairs of the lighthouse.

Thikkoti Light House

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Thikkoti Light House was constructed in 1847 and a story goes that the construction was triggered by a shipwreck happened near the rocky shores of the beach.The region around the Velliyamkallu rock is the transit home of migratory birds. Climbing the winding stairs of the light house is an amazing experience and the view of the Arabian Sea from the top is awesome. Permission is needed to go on top of the lighthouse.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1-2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private cabs / taxis easily available from the airport and the railway station to reach this sight.

BUS : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore to Kozhikode.Kozhikode has an excellent local bus service system and it is cheap. KSRTC buses ply frequently to the city from various parts of the state.

Train : The Kozhikode city has its own railway station. It is well connected to all the major cities of the state. transport facility is easily available from the railhead to reach a particular destination.

Air : The Karipur International Airport also known as Calicut International airport, is at a distance of 23 km from Kozhikode town. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 400 from airport to the town. Karipur airport is well connected to many major cities in India and abroad, specifically to many gulf countries.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is cheap way of transport between attractions. Autos in Calicut are the most trust worthy of any in India. They have the best reputation of being truthful and being straight forward in their dealings similar to the ones in Bombay (Mumbai) and Pune.