Light House, Chennai (Madras): Hours, Address, Light House Reviews: 4/5
Light House
Light House
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magneaske
Oslo, Norway57 contributions
Solo
I want to see the lighthouse but can’t due to racism. Wondering when they will remove the white man tax.
Written 19 July 2022
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Radhika Narasimhan
Chennai (Madras), India244 contributions
Couples
Seeing the lighthouse in Marina is not my first time visit. Being a Chennaite from childhood days I have been to the lighthouse many times. Still each time it appears new to me.
History says to avoid crashing of ships near chennai, during British rule it was constructed. From 10am to 5pm tourist are allowed to climb the lighthouse. Views are great, sunset and sunrise are awesome while viewing the city on the other side is great. My all time favourite spot of chennai which I recently visited.
History says to avoid crashing of ships near chennai, during British rule it was constructed. From 10am to 5pm tourist are allowed to climb the lighthouse. Views are great, sunset and sunrise are awesome while viewing the city on the other side is great. My all time favourite spot of chennai which I recently visited.
Written 18 July 2022
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Anand M
Petlad13 contributions
Couples
Marina Beach, Chennai is by far among the best beaches in India. But, if you have not experienced it atop the Light House, you missed its breathtaking beauty. There is a museum there too. A very inconspicuous tower that you could easily ignore as you pass the road. And yet, as you experience its view it leaves behind an eternal impression of Chennai's uniqueness, history and beauty.
Written 7 March 2020
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%FastFlyer
Kingwood, TX85 contributions
The beach here was off limits due to high surf. Many fisherman have boats along the shore. Great for photographers.
Written 18 January 2020
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1777NT
Thirsk, UK329 contributions
Unfortunately, not a very clear day, you could see possibly 5km and see the Marina Beach well enough
Written 7 January 2020
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Prem Kumar
Bangalore District, India320 contributions
I went to the light house with my friend it was really a great experience to view the city from the light house. The beauty of the marina and the road from that view was simply awesome. And the housing area view from the top as a treat to watch. And they have a charge of 20rs per person for viewing from the lighthouse. And i couldn't see the entire view since there was an issue with the honey bee in one section. The view of the chidambaram stadium and city centre was also the notable things to watch.
Written 23 December 2019
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#amosamiyanayek🎧
Chennai (Madras), India120 contributions
Friends
tiny park for kids as well as a musiuam along with the light house it is situated a with a small compound in between main road and the marina beach and very close to light house railway station and city center mall... attractive place but be careful if you are along with kids lift facilities available if wish to visit to the top of the light house and due to croud try to visit before eve at 5.
Written 21 December 2019
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Ramya
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Family
has a lift and on the 9th floor is the viewing deck which is a bit narrow and crowded in peak times. Better to go before 5pm.
Written 7 December 2019
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LostMySelfTraveling
Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, India382 contributions
Family
Chennai light house is a wonderful construction located at the end of Mareena Beach towards Santhome. Most of the people think its of no use going on top and there is not much to see. But it is an amazing opportunity to see the sea and the Mareena beach road from the top of the light house. It's an awesome experience that everybody should try.
I strongly recommend you take your young children and explain the purpose of it. So it will be more intresting for young kids.
I strongly recommend you take your young children and explain the purpose of it. So it will be more intresting for young kids.
Written 2 December 2019
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Wil Chung
Crewe, UK684 contributions
Solo
There is a lift to the top to see some great views. You cannot walk around the whole of the top (3 and a bit sides), but you can get a full 360 view.
Very cheap - 50rs for foreigners whilst only 20 for Indians. But for 75p that's worth it.
Not really anything else to do at the top so you only really spend 10 minutes or so before going back down.
Well worth a visit if you're visiting the beach of the Mahata Ghandi statue at the same time.
Very cheap - 50rs for foreigners whilst only 20 for Indians. But for 75p that's worth it.
Not really anything else to do at the top so you only really spend 10 minutes or so before going back down.
Well worth a visit if you're visiting the beach of the Mahata Ghandi statue at the same time.
Written 17 November 2019
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Can we take kids there ? What is the minimum /safe age for kids ?
Sarma_nvny
Chennai (Madras), India55 contributions
Yes, I went with the infant, No problem, but lesser age more care from our side.
How much cost for the ticket per person? And how much for the Camera?
Praveen K
Hyderabad, India357 contributions
there is a lift to go to the top floor. i dont remember the exact fee but it is not high. there is a museum below, which is worth seeing if interested in the old equipment that was used in light houses.
this is less than Rs. 50 if i remember it right per person.
Sivackshan
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Where can I purchase entry ticket? At the lighthouse or can I purchase them online?
Alone_You_go
Secunderabad, India192 contributions
Tickets are available at light house only. It is not available online.
Sivackshan
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Hello everyone here is my question: On one of the pictures that were posted, the sign said no bags allowed..If I did bring a bag, is there anywhere I can place this bag? Like a waiting spot..
the_tanmoy
Dharamsala, India135 contributions
Bags are allowed - don't worry! They have a ticket counter at the gate, you can keep big luggage, if you want to...
Govindarao K
Chennai (Madras), India35 contributions
1) 30 people can be accommodated at the same time,on all 3 sides of the up stairs portion of the light house.However security guards urge the people to keep on moving.
2) No celebrations like Birthday etc allowed in the Light house area for security reasons.
3) Light house is not open till 11.00 PM even on Sundays or holidays. . Only upto a reasonable time, say 6.30 PM, till natural light is available. A lift to carry people from the bottom to top of the Light house functions.
4) For infant -No admission ticket needed.
5) Plenty of Public transport buses frequently ply on the beach road, Call taxi from mobile can be booked. In addition, Auto also available.
6) There is no on site cafe / restaurant in the Light house. However a number of eateries available about 200 meters from the light house.
Anusuya D
Chennai (Madras), India238 contributions
No birthday celebrations allowed, as there is others waiting to view the security people urge us to get down quickly.
There is many buses available to get down at light house stop.
Can 30ppl gather at the lighthouse at a time?
Ravi C
Mumbai, India258 contributions
it can take quite a lot, but 30 at one time is doubtful. probably in 2 or 3 lots.
Can we celebrate birthday upstairs, in the lighthouse?
Govindarao K
Chennai (Madras), India35 contributions
My dear friend. For security reasons,people are not allowed to be at the top most Point in the Light house for more than ten or fifteen minutes. At the bottom of the Light house, a small park with benches for sitting / chatting is available. Private partying say up to 5 or 6 persons in a group is permitted, after getting permission. But why confine yourself in a small area ? You have the Great Gandhi Beach area just 100 meters from the Light house, where you can have fun, frolick, Ice cream etc and celebrate, up to a reasonable time, say 10.00 PM.Come and enjoy the beautiful place, with or without kids, as per your wish. I shall say,with kids, because they will simply love to play in the sand, take a horse ride,have a stroll near the sea shore, stand safely in the beach shore to enjoy waves with parents/grand parents and enjoy their cup of Ice creams.
Murali_Govind
Chennai (Madras), India
Few websites indicate that the light house is open till 11.00 PM on sundays. is this correct?
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RamGanesan
Chennai (Madras), India1,428 contributions
As far as I know it is not open till that time. Having said that I would suggest you visit on a weekday so that you can spend more time on top.
Will they allow people to take cameras upstairs, in the lighthouse on marina beach , chennai?
Arun A
Chennai (Madras), India139 contributions
Yes, of-course you can carry. You need to buy a ticket for the camera. The view from the top is too good, can't miss it.
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