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Kap (Kaup, Kapu, Udipi)
India
The Kapu lighthouse was built in 1901 by the East India Company, on the shores of the Arabian Sea close to Kaup Beach. It is 27.12 meters tall.
This is easily the best known lighthouse of Karnataka. In December 2021 district officials announced plans for visitor improvements including a paved path and viewing platform. Located on a low but rocky promontory interrupting a lengthy beach about 16 km (10 mi) south of Udupi. Site open, tower open daily in late afternoons.
| Manufacture Date | 1900 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1901 |
| Country | India |
| Lens Order | 2nd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl (3) W 20s 43m |
| Lighthouse Markings | White masonry tower, black bands |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Open |
| Coordinates | 13.2239132,74.7367936 |
| Other | The lighthouse is open to visitors from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and from 4:30 p.m. until sunset. A fee of Rs.10 is charged. ARLHS IND-091; Admiralty F0658; NGA 27704. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years) |