Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) issued by Kaup Sub Post Office, PIN 574106, Udupi District, Karnataka. The cancellation design depicts the historic Kaup Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses on the Karnataka coast, standing on a rocky promontory near Kaup village overlooking the Arabian Sea. Status: Active.
The Kaup Lighthouse, built during the British colonial era, is one of the oldest operational lighthouses on the Karnataka coast. Located atop a rocky outcrop at Kaup (also known as Kapu) village in Udupi district, it has guided mariners navigating the treacherous coastal waters of the Arabian Sea for over a century. Kaup is a picturesque coastal village known for its serene beach, the ancient Kaup Fort, and the lighthouse that serves as its landmark. The lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the maritime heritage of coastal Karnataka (Tulu Nadu region).
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