Korlai Fort Lighthouse

, originally uploaded by radicaleye.

this was my first visit to a real and functional lighthouse and needless to say I was very excited... we were to visit the korlai light house, very close to our stay destination karpe farms...

as you move towards kashid from alibag, you pass a huge banner announcing korlai... ask anyone for the lighthouse and you will be directed up a treacherous path leading to the light house...

korlai light house is on the foot of the korlai hills, which has the great Portuguese built Korlai Fort ( http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/mumbai/KORLAI%20FORT.html )...the light house was simple and clean... and a gentleman named Madhav runs the place.. he will be delighted to show you around the light house and also give the entire history in a 15 min tour... the entry fee is rs 20 and he does not accept any tips...

the korlai fort lighthouse is an amateur hikers and photographers delight...