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Village & Heritage

Andhakaranazhi Lighthouse 

The landmark of the Andhakaranazhi coast

Directions
Panchayat
Pattanakkad
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Typical duration
30–60 minutes
Entry
Check locally whether the lighthouse is open to visitors on the day.

01The story

About Andhakaranazhi Lighthouse

The Andhakaranazhi lighthouse rises above the palms close to the beach and the estuary, and it is the first thing most visitors look for.

Combine it with time on the beach and the estuary viewpoint for a complete coastal visit.

The best-known landmark of the Andhakaranazhi coast.

Facilities

  • Landmark viewpoint

02Gallery

A closer look

03Around here

Do, eat and stay near Pattanakkad

  • Kudumbashree Seafood Kitchen (demonstration image)
    Kudumbashree unit

    Kudumbashree Seafood Kitchen

    A community kitchen serving home-style backwater seafood.

    • Karimeen pollichathu
    • Fish curry and rice
    • Crab roast
    Read more
  • Coastal Village Homestay (demonstration image)
    Homestay

    Coastal Village Homestay

    A simple homestay near the Andhakaranazhi coast.

    • Near the beach
    • Local seafood
    • Low cost
    Read more

04Keep going

More places nearby

  • Andhakaranazhi Beach (demonstration image)
    01

    Pattanakkad · Beach & Coast

    Andhakaranazhi Beach

    Where the backwaters meet the Arabian Sea

  • Thaickal Beach (demonstration image)
    02

    Thaickal, Cherthala (nearby) · Beach & Coast

    Thaickal Beach

    A beautiful shore for the sunset