Place to visit
Kanyakumari Lighthouse, India: what it is and when to go
Kanyakumari Lighthouse is a lighthouse in India (Nagercoil). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is October to March. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in India · Architecture
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BLR Bengaluru, 570 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 8.08135, 77.54697
What it is and where
Kanyakumari Lighthouse is a lighthouse in India (Nagercoil). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nagercoil, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 8.08135, 77.54697; the nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR, Bengaluru), 570 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kanyakumari Lighthouse is October to March.
- JanBest time11:35
- FebBest time11:45
- MarBest time11:57
- AprPossible12:11
- MayBetter not12:22
- JunBetter not12:28
- JulBetter not12:26
- AugBetter not12:16
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:49
- NovBest time11:37
- DecBest time11:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vattakottai FortHistoric site in Kanyakumari, India5.3 km
- Marunthuvazh MalaiMountain peak in southern India7.2 km
- Swamithope PathiHindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India7.3 km
- Nagaraja Temple, NagercoilTemple in India17 km
- Udayagiri FortFort in Tamil Nadu, India29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Architecture
- Indira Point
- Shahi Bridge: bridge in India
- Bogibeel Bridge: bridge in India
- Mumbai Television Tower: steel lattice television tower in Mumbai
- Chand Minar: moon tower
- Nivedita Setu: multi-span extradosed bridge completed 2007 across Hooghly River linking the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata in West Bengal, India
Every India place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kanyakumari Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in India. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kanyakumari Lighthouse?
October to March. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Kanyakumari Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 570 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Vattakottai Fort, Marunthuvazh Malai, Swamithope Pathi. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Nagercoil10 places to see in and around Nagercoil, India: Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, Udayagiri Fort. Best time: October to March.
- Architecture31 places for architecture in India, from Indira Point to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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