LightHouse

4.3

Location: PX7W+G9G, Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 Hour.

In Daman, Lighthouse is one of the best places to see if you wish to gain some knowledge about the lighting and navigation system of this city. It offers visitors an impressive view of the coast and ships passing by the sea.

Attraction

LightHouse dui Lighthouse diu is must-see. One of the most beautiful sea-facing castles I’ve ever seen with its moat and lighthouse. Also seen in the film Kai Po Che. The views of the sea are engaging. Visitors can climb the lighthouse. Takes about 3 hours to explore completely. Also, a good place to sit and watch the sunset with family/friends.

History

There is no remarkable history about this place to write.

Inside/Outside Views

LightHouse dui You can see a fascinating view of the sunset from here and you can even learn the entire process where signals are sent from the lighthouse to ships and vessels about their safety. It is also an absolute paradise for photography enthusiasts.

Opening Hours

Sunday – 8AM–5:45PM
Monday – 8AM–5:45PM
Tuesday – 8AM–5:45PM
Wednesday – 8AM–5:45PM
Thursday – 8AM–5:45PM
Saturday – 8AM–5:45PM

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is needed.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Diu Airport is the best way to reach Diu. This is the fastest way. If you are wondering how to reach Diu quickly, there is no better way than flight. Air India operates 4 times a week flights from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport to Diu Airport. These flights operate on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. So, plan your Diu trip according to the flight schedule. Alternatively, there is a helicopter service that operates between Daman and Diu – the two Union Territories, thus cutting the 13-hour road journey into an hour of helicopter travel. Chopper is available from Monday to Saturday and costs around Rs 3000 for one person. You can hire a taxi to reach your desired place from the airport.

By Rail: There is no railway station near Diu. The nearest railway station to Diu is Veraval, which is about 90 km from Diu by road. It has rail connectivity with Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other nearby cities. It is a budget-friendly way to travel to Diu. Somnath Express (09252, 19221, 19222) and Veraval Express (16334) are some of the popular trains that reach Veraval. Hire a taxi to reach your desired place from the station.

By Road: There are 24 bus departures and arrivals from Diu that you can choose from. By bus, Diu is connected to Gujarat by a bridge. Thus, it is quite well connected to all major cities like Veraval, Rajkot, Porbandar, Daman etc. Gujarat state buses, as well as private buses, make travelling to Diu even easier. One can easily reach Diu by hiring a cab or taxi.