Gopalpur Lighthouse
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A red-and-white colonial-era harbor lighthouse. Climbing it gives panoramic views of the beach, the fishing village and the Bay of Bengal.
The lighthouse stands on a small hill at the southern end of the beach and is managed by the Indian Lighthouse and Lightship Department. Its red-and-white striped tower is the town's landmark. Visitors can buy tickets to climb during the afternoon opening hours (usually around 15:00–17:30, subject to on-site notices; tickets cost about 10–25 rupees, with an extra charge for cameras). A spiral staircase leads up to the viewing platform, where you can see the whole coastline, the fishing boat jetty and the new port area in the distance. Inside is a small exhibition on the history of Indian lighthouses. It is about a 10-minute walk from the beach, and it is best combined with watching the sunset on the sand.
Opening hours
Approx. 15:00–17:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Gopalpur Beach
- Berhampur Silk Market
- Potagarh Fort
- Sonapur Beach
- Rushikulya Olive Ridley Rookery
- Tara Tarini Temple
- Rambha Bay, Chilika Lake
- Kalijai Temple