Mahabalipuram Lighthouse

Mahabalipuram Lighthouse is located in , . It has been open to tourists since 2011. It was closed in 2001 following a perceived threat from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
  • Lighthouse
  • …is also known as “Mahabalipuram Lighthouse in Chennai hi!”
  • …stands 26 metres (85 feet) tall
  • Description: lighthouse in India

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mahishasuramardini Mandapa and Krishna Mandapam.
Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa is an example of Indian…
Mandapa of Krishna or is a monument… is situated 240 metres north of Mahabalipuram Lighthouse.
The is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the . is situated 1 km east of Mahabalipuram Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Krishna’s Butterball and Mamallapuram.
Locality
Krishna's Butterball is a gigantic balancing rock…
, also known as Mahabalipuram…
Village
, also spelt as Salavankuppam… is situated 5 km north of Mahabalipuram Lighthouse.
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Latitude
12.61536° or 12° 36′ 55″ north
Longitude
80.19182° or 80° 11′ 31″ east
Open location code
7M42J58R+4P
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In Other Languages

“Mahabalipuram Lighthouse” goes by many names.
மகாபலிபுரம் கலங்கரை விளக்கம்Tamil

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Olakkannesvara Temple and Old lighthouse.
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