Thangassery Lighthouse, Kollam (Quilon), Kerala India

Thangassery Lighthouse located near seashore and is one of the major attractions of Kollam. Light house is located at about 5 km from the Kollam Railway Station/City.   The Lighthouse is about 144 feet tall, which is a centre of attraction to the tourists coming into the city of Kollam. The Lighthouse has been built in the year 1902. Near the beach are the leftovers of the Old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. Sandy beaches with swaying palms here attract many tourists here. This is the favourite picnic and the relaxing spot of the tourists as well as the locals. Water sports, like scuba diving, parasailing, fishing, and catamaran riding are also present to delight adventure lovers. Some beautifully constructed churches built in  the 18th century still exist at Thangassery. There is a fort which is one of the tourist attractions here and also some other forts established by Dutch and the Portuguese are there nearby which  are in ruins.

Tangasseri Light House is one of the most frequently visited excursions from the city. The Tangasseri Light House rises to a height of 144 feet. Built in the year 1902, the lighthouse still retains the splendor of its yesteryears. The lighthouse presents a captivating view of the reef filled waters of the Indian Ocean. 

Tangasseri Light House was constructed in 1902 by British East India Company. The Company built the light house to help the fleets that landed on the coast of Tangasseri. During the mid 19th century a column was constructed at this place and an oil lamp was placed on it. The Tangasseri point lighthouse tower is made of brick masonry with wooden lining inside. M/s. Chance Bros, Birmingham supplied the optical equipment of the lighthouse. On 1st March 1902, a PV light with a 55mm burner was specially made inside 2nd order optic.