Major city · India
Diuદિવ
Spend 2 days: day 1 forts, museums, Ghoghla beach; day 2 Nagoa & Ghoghla beaches, water sports, sunset at Chakratirth.
Diu is a small island union territory with a Portuguese fort, several quiet beaches and a compact town centre. Two days let you see the main sights, relax on the best beaches and sample fresh seafood without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–May (check)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, check)
- Airport
- DIU
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Diu112 ▾
- All services112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Diu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDiu is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic, sun exposure and occasional monsoon flooding.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDIU Diu Airport (Flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat; about 30 min by taxi to town.).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws are the main public transport; rent a bike or scooter for flexible island touring (helmet required).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DIU Diu Airport (Flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat; about 30 min by taxi to town.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Diu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
3 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autorickshaws are the main public transport; rent a bike or scooter for flexible island touring (helmet required).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Veraval (Somnath)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h (check)
Bus 90 km (56 mi), about 2 h (check)Bus 56 mi (90 km), about 2 h (check)
Somnath Temple day‑trip, return by bus (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Diu town centre
Cheap guesthouses and mid-range hotels near the fort and bus station.
Nagoa Beach area
Resorts and boutique hotels; quieter, with water sports and restaurants.
Ghoghla Beach area
Largest beach; a few resorts and basic accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,200–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 2 nights × ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹2,200 | ₹8,800 |
| Taxi from DIU Airport to town (one way)2 × ₹700 · check | ₹1,400 |
| Bike rental (full day)2 × ₹600 · check | ₹1,200 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,280 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,270 per person per day, bed included | ₹25,080≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Seafood thali | ₹250–₹500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Taxi 5 km | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bike rental per day | ₹300–₹600 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Beach water‑sports (single activity) | ₹400–₹1,200 (≈ US$5–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can jam during rush hour; drive on the left and watch for motorbikes.
- Water‑sports operate Oct–May; off‑season conditions may be rough.
- Wear a helmet if riding a motorbike or scooter.
- Some beaches (e.g., Jalandhar) have no shops – carry water and snacks.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Diuદિવ
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આ સરનામું, કૃપા કરીનેTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Mumbai; Indian visa info at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DIU Airport → Diu town, taxi: about ₹500–₹800 (≈ US$6–10), 30 min (check)
- Bike rental (full day): ₹300–₹600 (≈ US$4–7) per bike (check)
Say or show
- માફ કરશો — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf karsho)
- આભાર — Thank you (aabhar)
- આ કેટલું છે? — How much is this? (aa ketlu che?)
- કાર્ડથી ચૂકવી શકું? — Can I pay by card? (kaard thi chukvi shakun?)
- બાથરૂમ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the bathroom? (bathroom kya che?)
- મને ટેક્સી જોઈએ — I need a taxi, please (mane taxi joie)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Diu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (check) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑town taxi contract (DIU → town, 30 min).
- Bike‑rental package for island loops.
- Beach‑side resort upgrade for sunset views.
Sources
- officialDiu District official site
- fieldWikidata – Diu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Diu, revision 5327230 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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