About Paradip Lighthouse
Paradip Lighthouse is a 40-metre coastal lighthouse located near Paradip Beach and Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it serves as a vital navigational aid for vessels entering Paradip Port, one of India's major seaports on the Bay of Bengal. Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the sea, port, and coastline. It is a popular viewpoint in the Paradip coastal area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tall reinforced concrete lighthouse tower with a spiral staircase leading to a lantern room and viewing gallery. From the top, there are panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Paradip Beach, Paradip Port and the surrounding coastline. The site is located close to the beach in a coastal port area with open sea views. Access is during designated visiting hours with a ticket counter at the entrance.
Key highlights
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40-metre high reinforced concrete lighthouse tower with lantern room
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Panoramic views of Bay of Bengal, Paradip Beach and Paradip Port from the top
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Operational navigational aid managed by Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
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Sunset views over the coastline from the viewing gallery
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Located adjacent to Paradip Beach and close to the port area
History of Paradip Lighthouse
The present Paradip Lighthouse is a reinforced concrete tower about 40 metres high, constructed in the late 1980s and commissioned in 1989 to guide vessels approaching Paradip Port. Paradip Port itself was developed as a major port in the 1960s, and the lighthouse was established to support safe navigation along the Odisha coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Culture & Context
The lighthouse is a prominent maritime landmark of the Paradip port town and represents the coastal and port heritage of Odisha. It is a well-known visitor viewpoint that highlights the importance of Paradip as one of eastern India's major seaports.
Route
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