Old Galle’s Lighthouse

There is something about Lighthouses that interest everyone. Be its history, its splendid location or its commanding views from the top, all lighthouses have a certain oomph factor.


Such lighthouses were the norm for 2 and a half centuries till modern navigation devices took over. Personally, I have been to quite a few of such lighthouses and find them real interesting. In today’s era, we will find that most of the lighthouses are closed for the common man, but if you do find one that allows entrance, climb right to the top, relish the wafting sea breeze and soak in the stunning views of the coastline and the open waters.


And if you happen to exploring the fort area of Galle in Sri Lanka, do try and pay a visit to this strikingly white lighthouse that functions even today. The lighthouse in itself is a great sight against the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. I am sure the views from the top will be even better though tourists are not allowed to climb to the top.


And be it a sunny day or a dark cloudy day, this scene will remain etched in your memory for a long time. Such is its beauty.

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The Oldest Lighthouse of Havelock Island

A 30 minute dunghee motor boat ride from the Havelock Island main dock takes one to the oldest lighthouse of Havelock Island. This place is known for its pristine surroundings and for its amazing coral reefs.


Locals and the scuba diving committee refer to this place as the ‘Lighthouse’. The lighthouse functions well even today in spite of it being extremely old. This place is very special to me as it was here that I went on my first deep dive.


Lots of tourists come to this place to admire the coral reefs and its marine life through a glass boat. The tourists who are a little bit adventurous take to the water and enjoy nature’s beauty here by either snorkelling on the surface or by scuba diving into the deep waters.


This is truly a very special place. Unfortunately at that time, I didn’t have any underwater photography equipment and hence no photographs to depict the colourful world below the surface here.

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