About Bheemunipatnam Lighthouse
Bheemunipatnam Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located at Bheemunipatnam (Bheemili), about 25 km northeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1868 during British rule, it is among the oldest lighthouses on India's east coast. Standing near Bheemili Beach overlooking the Bay of Bengal and the Gosthani River mouth, it guided vessels to the former Bheemunipatnam port and remains an operational aid to navigation and a popular viewpoint.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a white masonry lighthouse tower near Bheemili Beach with a lantern room accessible via internal stairs. The site offers panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Bheemili Beach, and the Gosthani River estuary. The surroundings include a small compound, beach road, and fishing coastline. Visitors can explore the base area, climb to the gallery when open, and enjoy sightseeing and photography of the coastal landscape.
Key highlights
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One of the oldest lighthouses on India's east coast, established in 1868
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Panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Bheemili Beach and Gosthani River mouth from the gallery
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Historic aid to navigation for the former Bheemunipatnam port
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Located on the scenic Visakhapatnam-Bheemili coastal road
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Operational lighthouse maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships