29 places to discover
Amini Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located on Amini Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Situated on the western side of the small coral island in the Arabian Sea, it serves as an important aid for maritime navigation in the Aminidivi group of islands. The white tower offers panoramic views of the island, lagoon and surrounding sea and is a notable landmark for visitors exploring Amini's beaches and village settlement.
Antarvedi Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located at Antarvedi in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, near the confluence of the Vasishta Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal. Maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it guides vessels along the Andhra coast and offers panoramic views of the river mouth, beach and delta landscape. It is a key attraction alongside the nearby temple and beach.
Banharn-Jamsai Tower is a 123.25-meter observation tower located inside Chaloem Phatthara Rachinee Park in Tha Phi Liang, Mueang Suphan Buri, Suphan Buri Province. Built and named after former Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa and his wife Jamsai, it features four observation decks accessible by elevator. It is the tallest tower in the province and offers 360-degree panoramic views of Suphan Buri town, the Tha Chin River and surrounding parkland.
Big Buddha Phuket is a 45-metre-tall white marble seated Maravija Buddha statue atop Nakkerd Hill between Chalong and Kata in Mueang Phuket District, Phuket. Visible from much of southern Phuket, it is one of the island's most prominent landmarks and a revered Buddhist site. Construction began in 2004 and the statue is clad in white Burmese marble, offering panoramic views over Chalong Bay, Kata and Karon.
Chennai Lighthouse is a prominent coastal lighthouse located on Kamarajar Salai facing Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Commissioned in 1977, it is the fourth lighthouse serving Chennai and stands about 46 metres tall. It is one of the few lighthouses in India with an elevator and a lighthouse museum, offering panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal and the city skyline.
Co To Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the highest hill of Co To Island in Co To District, Quang Ninh Province, northeastern Vietnam. Built in the early 1960s, the 16-meter tower with 72 spiral steps stands about 100 meters above sea level and remains an active navigational aid. It is notable for panoramic views over Co To archipelago, forested hills and surrounding sea, and is a popular sightseeing point for island visitors.
Dhanushkodi Lighthouse is a 50-metre coastal lighthouse located at the southeastern tip of Pamban Island near the ghost town of Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Built to replace the lighthouse destroyed in the 1964 cyclone, the present structure was constructed in 2013-2014 and opened to visitors. It offers panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Dhanushkodi ruins and Ram Setu shoals.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument is a large bronze memorial located on Hill D1 in central Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, northwestern Vietnam. Erected in 2004 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1954 Battle of Dien Bien Phu, it depicts three soldiers standing beneath a flag. Situated on the city's highest central hill, it offers panoramic views and serves as a prominent landmark and commemorative site within the Dien Bien Phu battlefield complex.
Gandhamadhana Parvatham is a small hillock and temple site located about 3 km northwest of Rameswaram town on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu. Considered the highest point on the island, it houses a two-storey mandapam enshrining footprints of Lord Rama on a chakra. Revered in the Ramayana tradition as the spot where Rama surveyed Lanka, it offers panoramic views of Rameswaram and is an important pilgrimage stop.
Golghar is a large beehive-shaped granary located near Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar. Built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin under orders of Warren Hastings after the 1770 Bengal famine, it was intended to store grain for the British Army. The 29-metre-high structure with 3.6-metre-thick walls and a 145-step spiral staircase offers panoramic views of Patna and the Ganges River and remains a prominent colonial-era landmark.
Gopalpur Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located near Gopalpur Beach in Gopalpur-on-Sea, Ganjam District, Odisha. Standing close to the Bay of Bengal, it serves as an active navigational aid and a popular viewpoint. The present reinforced concrete tower offers panoramic views of the sea, beach and town. Notable for its maritime heritage linked to the historic Gopalpur Port, it attracts visitors for sightseeing and photography during designated visiting hours.
Ho Chatchawan Wiang Chai is a historic observatory tower located on the central peak of Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang) in Mueang Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi Province. Built during the reign of King Rama IV in the 1860s as part of the hilltop palace complex, it served as an astronomical observatory reflecting the king's interest in science and astronomy. The tower offers panoramic views and is a notable feature of the palace's architectural ensemble.
Ho Kaeo Mukdahan Tower is a 65.5-meter observation tower in Si Bun Rueang, Mueang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand, overlooking the Mekong River and the Laos border. Built in 1996 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne, the seven-storey tower houses exhibitions on local history and culture and offers 360-degree panoramic views from its upper observation decks.
Kalpeni Lighthouse is an operational coastal lighthouse on Kalpeni Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Located on the eastern side of the atoll, the 37-metre reinforced concrete tower was commissioned in 1970 to guide vessels navigating the Arabian Sea. The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the island's lagoon, coral reefs and coconut groves and is a notable landmark for visitors exploring Kalpeni's beaches and marine landscape.
Karaikal Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on Karaikal Beach in Karaikal, Puducherry, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Standing about 38 metres tall, it was commissioned in the early 1980s to guide vessels and fishing boats navigating this stretch of coastline near the Arasalar River mouth. The white and red tower offers panoramic views of the beach, town and sea, and serves as a prominent landmark and tourist attraction in Karaikal.
Kavaratti Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the northern tip of Kavaratti Island, the administrative capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Commissioned in 1976 and maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the white reinforced concrete tower stands about 42 metres tall. It guides vessels in the Arabian Sea and offers panoramic views of the lagoon, coconut groves and surrounding waters, making it a notable landmark for visitors to the island.
Liya Fort (Benteng Liya) is a historic stone fort located in Liya Togo village, Wangi-Wangi Selatan on Wangi-Wangi Island, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Built during the era of the Sultanate of Buton, it served as a defensive settlement and community center. The fort features thick coral-stone walls, traditional gates and a mosque inside, and is recognized as a cultural heritage site offering historical and panoramic coastal views.
Machilipatnam Lighthouse is an operational coastal lighthouse located at Gilakaladindi near Machilipatnam in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Situated on the Bay of Bengal coast close to Manginapudi Beach and Machilipatnam Port, it serves as an important navigational aid. The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline, port area and surrounding beach landscape and is a notable maritime landmark of the historic Coromandel Coast port town.
Mamallapuram Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located on a rocky hillock in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. Built of natural stone in 1900 and first lit in 1904, it stands about 26 metres tall near the 8th-century Olakkannesvara Temple, which earlier served as a navigational beacon. The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Shore Temple and Pallava monuments, and lies within the Mamallapuram UNESCO World Heritage area.
Minicoy Lighthouse, also referred to as Minicoy South Lighthouse, is a historic coastal lighthouse at the southern tip of Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, India. Built in 1885 during British rule and designed by Sir James Douglass, the 49.5-meter brick tower is one of the oldest and tallest lighthouses in the region. It remains an active navigational aid guiding vessels through the Eight Degree Channel and offers panoramic views of the island, lagoon and Arabian Sea.
Nagapattinam Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located near Nagapattinam Beach in Nagapattinam town, Tamil Nadu. Built in 1869 during British colonial rule, the 20-metre white masonry tower with red horizontal bands guides vessels along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, it remains an active navigational aid and a notable maritime heritage landmark for visitors to the coastal town.
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.
Rameswaram Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located on Pamban Island near Rameswaram town in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Operated by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, the present tower stands about 30 metres high and offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait, Rameswaram town and Pamban Bridge. It is a notable visitor viewpoint and functional aid to navigation for vessels approaching the southeast coast of India.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Ross Hill is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in the Port Area of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Situated atop Ross Hill overlooking the Bay of Bengal and Visakhapatnam Port, it is part of the city's distinctive three-hill complex with a church and a dargah on neighboring hills. The temple features South Indian architectural elements and offers panoramic coastal views, attracting devotees and sightseers throughout the year.
Takhteshwar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated atop a small hillock in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Built in 1893 during the reign of Maharaja Takhtsinhji, the temple is constructed in white marble in traditional Hindu architectural style. Elevated above the city, it offers panoramic views of Bhavnagar and the Gulf of Khambhat and remains an important religious and sightseeing landmark.
Taming Sari Tower is a 110-metre revolving gyro tower located in Bandar Hilir, Melaka City, Malacca, Malaysia. Opened in 2008, it is Malaysia's first gyro tower and offers 360-degree panoramic views of Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, coastline and cityscape. Named after the legendary keris Taming Sari of Hang Tuah, the tower's air-conditioned cabin accommodates up to 66 passengers and completes a full rotation in about seven minutes.
Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha atop the 83-metre-high Rockfort in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Reached by climbing 344 rock-cut steps, it is part of the historic Rockfort complex that also houses the Thayumanaswamy Temple. Noted for its Pallava-era origins, Nayak-era expansions, panoramic city views, and association with the legend of Vibhishana, it is a major pilgrimage and sightseeing landmark in central Tamil Nadu.
Upli Buruj is an 80-foot-high historic watchtower located in Vijayapura (Bijapur), Karnataka, within the city's fortified area. Built around 1584 during the Adil Shahi period, it was constructed to serve as a watchtower and strategic vantage point. The circular stone structure features a winding staircase, two large cannons at the top, and offers panoramic views of Vijayapura city, including Gol Gumbaz and other Adil Shahi monuments.
Yoga Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha located atop Yadugiri hill in Melukote, Mandya district, Karnataka. Reached by climbing about 300 stone steps, it overlooks the town and surrounding plains. The temple enshrines Narasimha in a seated yogic posture and is part of the Melukote temple complex associated with philosopher Ramanujacharya. Known for its hilltop setting, historic architecture and panoramic views, it is a prominent pilgrimage and sightseeing site.