Points of Interest & Landmarks, Lighthouses, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Monuments & Statues, Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites. The new lighthouse (11°55′00″N 79°49′51″E / 11.9166°N 79.8308°E ) started functioning in 1979. Experience the famous art and craft of Puducherry by walking around the houses and small joint of Puducherry village, explore the rich art, closely observe the off beat museum, shops, galleries showcasing handicrafts etc. A lighthouse was constructed in Pondicherry in the nineteenth century by the French rulers. Things to Do in Pondicherry ; Old Lighthouse; Search. Do you need to book in advance to visit Old Lighthouse? It has a round tower and a square base. 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Golden rays of the morning sun adds further grace to this tall structure. I had heard that they allow you to go inside and climb up the stairs but the guard told me its not allowed at the moment . Lighthouse is the name of famous restaurant on the Promenade street. not completely enjoy or stay for longer time. more. Old Light House now obsolete, but adds a rustic beauty to otherwise monotonous looking horizontal street line opposite to the beach. not completely enjoy or stay for longer time. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The old lighthouse had first beamed light on 1 September 1836. Sadly seeming to fall into disrepair. The beach looks amazing from the top. Golden rays of the morning sun adds further grace to this tall structure. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The project was finally taken up during the tenure of Governor Saint Simon in 1835. Impressive building situated on the Seafront Promenade, illuminated at night. Book your tickets online for Old Lighthouse, Pondicherry: See 36 reviews, articles, and 16 photos of Old Lighthouse, ranked No.25 on Tripadvisor among 60 attractions in Pondicherry. [3], The height of the lighthouse is 29 meters. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. So I was happy with clicking the pics from outside. So I was happy with clicking the pics from outside. Unfortunately not allowed in when we visited in December, would have liked to have climbed up inside for a panaramic view. Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this attraction a good place to visit on a. The foundation has a depth of nine meters. Located at the promenade road, this attraction can be easily visited while walking on foot. "Lighthouses of India: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry", University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "Old lighthouse set to gussy up with new look", Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pondicherry_Lighthouse&oldid=927236736, Buildings and structures in Pondicherry (city), Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern (first), This page was last edited on 21 November 2019, at 04:57. Located at the promenade road, this attraction can be easily visited while walking on foot. 36 Reviews #25 of 60 things to do in Pondicherry. A new lighthouse was constructed in 20th century by the government of India. Climbing 10 floors and the view from the top is remarkable, I climbed 10 floors to reach the top which was very tiring especially due to the temperature but the view from the top was something to die for. It was very crowded when I went hence could. Sadly seeming to fall into disrepair. The light source was converted to electric lamps in 1913. The old lighthouse of Pondicherry. A lighthouse was constructed in Pondicherry in the nineteenth century by the French rulers. The old lighthouse had first beamed light on 1 September 1836. You cannot access this lighthouse and whatever little you see is from the main street outside the brightly painted walls. The beach looks amazing from the top. The cost of construction was 10,000 francs. Climbing 10 floors and the view from the top is remarkable, I climbed 10 floors to reach the top which was very tiring especially due to the temperature but the view from the top was something to die for. We recommend booking Old Lighthouse tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Great sea view and good location. Puducherry arts and craft is a delightful experience and we are very fortunate that even today our rich art and craft culture is preserved in the Murungapakkam Village. The foundation stone for the lighthouse was laid at the end of 1835 and the inauguration ceremony took place in February 1836. [3] The new lamp had a range of 26 nautical miles.