Standing on the shoreline of the Laccadive Sea, Thikkoti Lighthouse is a major and one of the most visited attractions in Kozhikode. It is a 108 feet high lighthouse and was built in the year 1847. Though this lighthouse is not functional at present, it is still visited by a large number of vacationers.
It Is Known For:-
1) The beautiful landscape around Thikkoti Lighthouse is a calm location
2) It also serves as a photo shoot destination
3) The rocks of Velliyamakallu are a transit home to the migratory birds like the gull, heron etc.
Best Time To Visit:-
The best time to visit Thikkoti Lighthouse is throughout the year, but you have to exclude monsoons from your bucket list. During monsoons, tides occur at this place and it is not considered safe for tourists. The duration between mid-September-March is the right time to spot the migratory birds and trying angling.
Reaching There:-
Thikkoti Lighthouse is located in Kozhikode that has a well-established network of roadways and railways. To reach Thikkoti Lighthouse, one can hire the service of the local buses and other transit like the horse-cart etc.
Nearest Railway Station- Kozhikode Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Calicut International Airport
