Gopnath Lighthouse

Gopnath Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located at Gopnath Point in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat, overlooking the Gulf of Khambhat. Situated near Gopnath Beach and the Gopnath Mahadev Temple, it serves as an active aid to navigation for vessels in the Gulf. The lighthouse is known for its elevated position on limestone cliffs offering panoramic sea views and is a noted sightseeing point along the Bhavnagar coastline.

Visitors can expect a white masonry lighthouse tower situated on a cliff-top coastal promontory overlooking the Gulf of Khambhat and Gopnath Beach. The site offers open coastal views, rocky shoreline and sea cliffs. Access is typically to the lighthouse premises and exterior; interior access to the lantern room may be restricted and subject to permission. The surrounding area is relatively undeveloped with the nearby Gopnath Mahadev Temple and beach within walking distance.

Gopnath Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation maintained by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to guide vessels navigating the Gulf of Khambhat along the Saurashtra coast. The lighthouse at Gopnath Point marks the prominent headland near the historic coastal settlement and temple site.

The lighthouse is located adjacent to the Gopnath Mahadev Temple, a revered coastal Shiva temple, and the Gopnath Beach area which holds religious and local cultural importance for visitors and pilgrims.