Vypin lighthouse, Kochi

Name: Vypin lighthouse
Address: Kochi, India

#41 among attractions in Kochi

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The Vypin Lighthouse or Cochin Lighthouse is situated at Puthuvype in Kochi, Kerala. Even though the current lighthouse started functioning only by 15 November 1979, the Cochin Lighthouse has a long history. The lighthouse which was functioning in Fort Kochi from 1839 was shifted to Puthuvype in 1979. It is the tallest lighthouse in Kerala. ()

Coordinates: 9°59'54"N, 76°13'18"E

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Vypin lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Church of Saint Francis, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi Marina.

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Church
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, Kochi
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First European church built in India
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi
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2.7 miSE
Stately basilica with Portuguese origins
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi
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3.3 miE
Sailing, Marina
Kochi Marina, Kochi
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Arenas and stadiums, Basketball
Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kochi
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2.8 miSE
Museum
Indo-Portuguese Museum, Kochi
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2.3 miSE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Hope, Kochi
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2.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Vallarpadam, Kochi
70 min walk • Vallarpadam, a serene island nestled in the bustling city of Kochi, India, has emerged as a notable blend of spiritual heritage and modern maritime significance. This tranquil locale is part of the group of islands that form the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala.
2.7 miE
Bridge
Goshree bridges, Kochi
69 min walk • Goshree bridges is a system of bridges that link the mainland side of the city of Kochi to the islands lying to the north of the backwaters. It provides the vital road connectivity to the islands of Bolgatty and Vallarpadam and also links the western island of Vypin to the mainland.
2.6 miSE
Island
Vypin, Kochi
66 min walk • Vypin aka Vypeen is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east.
2.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort Emmanuel, Kochi
65 min walk • Fort Emmanuel, also known as Fort Manuel, is a ruined fort located at Fort Kochi beach in Kochi, Kerala, India. It is a bastion of the Portuguese and a symbol of the strategic alliance between the Maharaja of Kochi and the Kingdom of Portugal.

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How to get to Vypin lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vypin lighthouse:

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Light House • Lines: High Court → Njarakkal, Njarakkal → High Court (2 min walk)
Ambala Kadavu • Lines: High Court → Njarakkal, Njarakkal → High Court (2 min walk)