Kalingapatnam Lighthouse

Kalingapatnam Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located at Kalingapatnam village in Gara mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, near the mouth of the Vamsadhara River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it guides vessels along the northern Andhra coast. The site is notable for its association with the historic Kalinga port town and offers panoramic views of the beach, river estuary and coastline.

Visitors can expect a white masonry lighthouse tower situated on the coastline near Kalingapatnam Beach and the Vamsadhara River estuary. The surroundings include sandy beach, fishing boats, and open sea views. Visitors can climb to the gallery for panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, river mouth and village, explore the lighthouse premises, and enjoy photography and sunset viewing in a quiet coastal setting.

Kalingapatnam was an ancient port town of the Kalinga kingdom and later an important port during British colonial period for export of goods. The present lighthouse is maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to aid navigation along the northern Andhra Pradesh coast and marks the historic harbour at the mouth of the Vamsadhara River.

The lighthouse is associated with the maritime heritage of the Kalinga region and the historic port culture of Kalingapatnam, which remains a fishing village with local temples and coastal traditions.