Paradeep is a port town at the mouth of the Mahanadi River. Paradip Lighthouse is located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, 65 km from the district headquarters Jagatsinghpur and 93 km from Cuttack. The need for establishing a major lighthouse arose with the setting up of a major port at Paradip in the 1960s. The work on the construction of the 40m RCC circular tower. As a major port was established in Paradip in the 1960s, a lighthouse was built there in December 1982, which was completed in March 1987.
The purpose of this lighthouse is to track the movement of ships passing through the Bay of Bengal. This lighthouse is fully visible from Paradeep Beach and Baliyatra Ground, which doubles the beauty of the place. Part of government lighthouse tourism initiatives aiming to enhance infrastructure, museums, and visitor services. A unique combination of maritime history, modern navigation tech, and scenic beauty. Climb up for stunning panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, port operations, and coastline. Since this lighthouse is located near Paradeep Beach, it is crowded with tourists. Another attraction of this place is the Marine Aquarium which is attached to the lighthouse where you can see different species of fish.
Other Services
Destination Attractions, Destination Facilities, Transportation, Accessibility, How to Reach
