Muttom Light House — Attraction in Kurunthancode

Size of the Lighthouse (area) 11.41 hec Status of land freehold/lease etc. Freehold Ownership of land President of India under DLL Chennai. Climatic condition- Temp. & rainfall During Summer:26°C to 36°C Winder: 17°C to 30°C Rainfall: Oct to Dec Tidal range 0.50 to 1 m History of Natural Disasters Nil Distance from nearest port/harbour ( if located on an island) Nil Distance from nearest airport/railhead Nagercoil Railway Station - 18 Km. Tuticorin Airport-121 Km. Distance from main city located nearby Nagercoil-19Km Availability of roads /access to Lighthouse Available Availability and facility of public transport Motorable road upto lighthouse. Existence of natural harbours/berthing facility / landing arrangement ( if located on islands) Not applicable Telecom coverage and availability of electricity Telecom coverage available, Electricity TNEB Availability of potable water Municipal water Connection Housing infrastructure Lighthouse Tower, Inspection Quarters, Staff qtrs.-8 nos., Power house, Internal CC pathway, Compound wall. Presence of unique flora and fauna Nil Presence of natural features- waterfalls, streams, mountains, etc. Nil Potential for adventure and water sports Nil Presence of local/tribal/folk art Nil Nearest tourist destination and distance Kannyakumari – 33Km, Nagaraja Temple-18Km, SuchindramThanumalayan Temple-21Km. In case, tourism has to be developed on PP mode , then the statuary permissions that would be required and from which agencies CRS Clearance, Tamilnadu Government and Tamilnadu Tourism...

Perched majestically on a rocky cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea, Muttom point Light house stands as a beacon of both guidance and historical significance in Nagercoil. It is located at 17 Km from Nagercoil 32 Km Kanyakumari, and 73 Km Thiruvananthapuram.

The historical importance of Muttom Lighthouse adds another layer of intrigue to the visit. Built during the colonial era, the lighthouse has stood the test of time and witnessed the changing tides of history.

A white painted 20 m high octagonal stone masonry tower was erected on the Muttom hillock and the light was commissioned in September 1875. For improvement of light, a 14.6 meters high new stone tower with black and white horizontal bands was erected in the same position and the light started functioning from it on 1st January 1883.

As you climb the spiral staircase to reach the top of the lighthouse, you are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the sea.

Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships established a Heritage Lighthouse Maritime Museum at Muttom point in 2017. The museum is set to pass valuable information about the history of navigation, trade and evolution of lights and lighthouses.

Don't miss the opportunity to climb to the top, gaze out at the horizon, and immerse yourself in the maritime magic of Muttom Lighthouse.

Ticket fare : 10/- for a Child , 20/- for an Adult, 25/-...

Muttom Point Lighthouse is located above at 17Km from Nagercoil 32 Km Kanyakumari, and 73 Km Thiruvananthapuram. Chola, Chera and Pandya, the three important Dynasties those ruled south India for a long time had proved their sovereignty in maritime trade. The land required for the construction of lighthouse was given by Travancore Kingdom free of cost. A white painted 20m high octagonal stone masonry tower was erected on the Muttom hillock and the light was commissioned in September 1875. For improvement of light, a 14.6 meters high new stone tower with black and white horizontal bands was erected in the same position and the light started functioning from it on 1st January 1883

Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships established a Heritage Lighthouse Maritime Museum at Muttom point on 19th November, 2017. The museum is set to pass valuable information about the history of navigation,trade and evolution of lights and lighthouses. While replicas of Sailing ships,steamers, Naval and Coast guard ships provide information about the vessels in the past, different types of illuminants used in lighthouses from Wick lamps to LED lights will teach about the...