India Lighthouses and Coastal Heritage 2026: Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Vizag, Daman, Kochi Coastal Monuments Complete Guide
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations India Lighthouses and Coastal Heritage 2026: Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, Mumbai, Vizag, Daman, Kochi Coastal Monuments Complete Guide TL;DR I spent five weeks visiting Indian lighthouses across both the East and West coasts in early 2026, and the experience reshaped how I look at India's maritime past. From the 7th century Pallava era stone tower at Mahabalipuram to the 75 meter modern beacon at Kanyakumari, these monuments map a coastline of 7,517 kilometers. This guide covers ten major lighthouses, costs, climbing tips, and three full coastal itineraries. Why Visit Indian Lighthouses in 2026 I picked 2026 to do this circuit because the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, known as the DGLL, has opened more towers to public visitors than at any point in the past decade. The Bharatmala project, started in 2018, included a specific push for lighthouse tourism, and by late 2025 around forty five lighthouses had...