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Varkala Light House, Varkala Town

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#3 of 6 in Historic Sites in Varkala Town
Lighthouse · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Sited on a promontory next to a late 17th-century fort, Varkala Light House offers beautiful views of the sea and the surrounding area. The striped red and white lighthouse is nearly 40 m (130 ft) tall--climb the 189 steps of an interior spiral staircase to reach the top. From there, you can admire the view and take some memorable photos. Add Varkala Light House to your Varkala Town travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Varkala Town day trip planning website.
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  • By wanderlust12121
    the staff was very rude because we had cameras with us even though we weren't using it. But the view is stunning. It's beautiful over there, see the water and be on top of all those palm trees  more »
  • By iamhappysheep
    From Varkala beach about 4km away with great views plus nearby old fort from colonial times. Can climb up for impressive views  more »
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