Point Padro Lighthouse
Point Padro light house lies in the North Eastern corner of Sri Lanka.
Built in 1916, this is 32 m (105 ft) tall. Access to the light house
was restricted for the last 30 years due to the Tamil Terrorists in the
area. After the defeat of the last strong holds of the terrorists in
end 2009, the public can now have access to this area. Currently this
lighthouse is inside a Navel Base and is used as watch tower. All the
glass and the lamp is destroyed and is covered by black polythene. Unfortunately
the lighthouse is also dwarfed by a gigantic telecom tower built right
next to it.
You can speak to the guards at the entrance to the camp and get permission
to go close to the tower. But you are not allowed to take photographs
due to security. We were told that plans are already underway to renovate
the tower to its former glory.
Route to Point Padro
Route 01 from Colombo
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Though : Jaffna - Point Padro Rd
distance : 37 km
Travel time : 1 hours
Driving directions :
see on google map
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Map
Created :February 1, 2010
Updated :
November 20, 2010
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