Chintapalli Lighthouse

Chintapalli Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located at Chintapalli village in Bhogapuram mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, along the Bay of Bengal coast near Visakhapatnam. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it guides maritime traffic along the eastern seaboard. The white tower stands near a sandy shoreline with views of the sea and surrounding fishing villages, serving as a functional aid to navigation and a modest visitor attraction.

Visitors can expect a functional white lighthouse tower situated close to the Bay of Bengal shoreline near Chintapalli fishing village. The site offers open coastal views, sea breeze, and views of the beach and surrounding rural landscape. Visitors can view the lighthouse exterior, climb to the gallery/balcony when permitted, and observe the lantern and navigational equipment. The surroundings are quiet and undeveloped with sandy beach and village settlement nearby.

Chintapalli Lighthouse is a modern navigational aid established and maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to guide vessels along the Andhra Pradesh coast of the Bay of Bengal. It serves the busy shipping corridor near Visakhapatnam Port and Kakinada, continuing the network of east coast lighthouses developed during the 20th century for safe coastal navigation.