Timeline
05:33
Find a quiet spot on Puthuvype Beach facing east. The lighthouse stands 357 metres away, creating a perfect silhouette against the rising sun. This alignment occurs around 06:13 local time.
06:23
Walk up to the Vypin Lighthouse. The structure is open from 10 am, but you can enjoy the exterior and the view of the beach from the base before it opens. Note that the site is closed on Mondays.
07:13
Return to the beach for breakfast or coffee. Wait for the morning light to settle and the local vendors to open. The beach offers a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy the afterglow of the sunrise.
Local tip
The lighthouse entrance opens at 10 am. If you arrive before then, you can still view the structure from the adjacent beach.
Check before you go
- Vypin Lighthouse is closed on Mondays.
- Sunrise times vary slightly by date. On 15 October, sunrise is at 06:13.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kochi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).