An important attraction of Tangasseri is the lighthouse, built in 1902. The 144 ft. lighthouse stands as a sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Tangasseri.Incidentally, it is the same lighthouse that goes as the emblem of Mount Carmel School with the beautiful and inspiring motto "Hold your light on high"!
The view from atop the lighthouse is absolutely amazing- the vast stretch of sea with the waves lashing against the rocks. I could even spot some of the landmarks of Kollam town from there.But do hold tight on the railings of the balcony because it is usually very windy up there. I got a chance to go there a year ago when I took my husband on a walking marathon to see my school and the quaint town of Tangasseri. Do visit the lighthouse anytime you go to Kollam. It is now open to the public but remember to go in the evening between 3pm and 5pm if you want to go up to the balcony for an aerial view. It is disappointing though that photography is not allowed inside the lighthouse premises (try sneaking in your camera or lucky if you have a good camera phone) ;)
sabina
The view from atop the lighthouse is absolutely amazing- the vast stretch of sea with the waves lashing against the rocks. I could even spot some of the landmarks of Kollam town from there.But do hold tight on the railings of the balcony because it is usually very windy up there. I got a chance to go there a year ago when I took my husband on a walking marathon to see my school and the quaint town of Tangasseri. Do visit the lighthouse anytime you go to Kollam. It is now open to the public but remember to go in the evening between 3pm and 5pm if you want to go up to the balcony for an aerial view. It is disappointing though that photography is not allowed inside the lighthouse premises (try sneaking in your camera or lucky if you have a good camera phone) ;)
sabina
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