India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar
Bhatkal Light House is situated beside the ruins of a fort in Bhatkal. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Bhatkal Light House was constructed in 1891. Head here to experience a breathtaking glimpse of the sea. It was a stone masonry column with a double wick lamp placed inside the lantern. Later a flashing light was installed on a white masonry tower in 1936. The tower also had a storm warning signal mast attached to it. On 21st March 1998, metal halide lamp replaced the main source of light from this lighthouse.The light house is another tourist attraction in this town.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
November to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Mysore Cafe ; Bunder Road, Bhatkal Uttar Kannada, Bhatkal. ; Ph/M – 91-8385-226827 ; Food Serve – South Indian.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.
Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.
Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.
Air : Nearest airport is also at Mangalore. Daily flights operate from Bangalore to Mangalore. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.
Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Local police : 100
- Fire service : 101
- Emergency response : 108