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Let’s give you a sneak peek into one of the most beautiful places you can visit on your next trip to the beautiful union territory of India, Daman, and Diu. You’d be amazed by how much beauty and scenic show a place can capture, all stitched together in the most harmonic way possible. You can go sightseeing beautiful beaches and landscapes, ancient forts built centuries ago, and beautifully engraved churches. The ruins of all these structures still stand in their glory.
The distance between Daman and Diu is around 14 hours by bus/car. Both of these places are located on the edge of the Arabian Sea. The major part of enjoying your visit to both places includes water sports, camel/horse rides, sightseeing, visiting beaches, and much more.
So what are we waiting for? Let’s begin!
Where is it?
The union territory of Daman and Diu is situated in the southernmost part of the state of Gujarat. This small special administered region, once a Portuguese colony, is about 112 sq. km. in size. It is also situated at about 100 km in the North of Mumbai. Both Daman and Diu are well connected to other parts of the country through roads. The nearest railway station to Daman is the Vapi railway station, which is about 10-12 km. For Diu, the nearest railway station is Veraval, which is about 90 km from Diu.
The nearest airport from Daman and Diu is the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport located in Mumbai, which is about 3 – 4 hours away by car.
Being popular tourist destinations, Daman and Diu are quite easy to reach by any means of transport as per your convenience.
What are the tourist spots in Daman & Diu that you should not miss?
There are some amazing and mind-blowing destinations you must not miss when you land there. Let’s briefly talk about these places without giving you any spoilers, wink*.
Calm during the mornings and jam-packed with all kinds of activities during the evenings, Jampore is a beach in Daman and is perfect for people. This is one of the best tourist spots in India.
The Devka beach is the most iconic and the most popular beach in Daman. There are beach beds you can relax on or just sit near the beach on the rocks to feel all the peace in the world.
A breeze of ancient air can be experienced in the centuries-old fort of Moti Daman. Built-in the 16th century by the Portuguese, the canons of that time are still placed here.
Boasting beautiful architecture, this lake garden is built at the very centre of Mirasol lake. You can find the peace and the serenity you have been finding all your life in this beautiful and calm place. It can be a great place to spend some quiet time with your loved ones and family. The place also encompasses fun activities.
This list of places in Daman is incomplete without mentioning one of the best Portuguese Churches, Lady of Our Sea. This church is considered one of the holiest and the most sacred places in Daman. The architecture and the exquisite statue of St. Jerome are such a delight to experience and are the famous attractions of the place. The nearby Daman Ganga river is a bliss to sit near with your family. Do visit this place for a quick prayer for your loved ones.
These man-made caves, situated just outside the Diu port, are marvellous to look at. The interlinked architecture of the caves, made by the Portuguese, is gradually being recognised as one of the important tourist places in the history of India.
This beautiful fortress built by the Portuguese is considered one of the “Seven Wonders of Portuguese. The Diu Fort is a must-visit in Diu as a tourist place. This ocean-facing structure has two moats and a lighthouse situated at the highest point of the island.
The Jalandhar beach is considered one of the most peaceful beaches in Diu. It is located some distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can enjoy an evening of calm and cool breeze with some delicious local food while sitting here.
The Nagoa beach is one of the best and most well-maintained tourist places in Diu. Travellers from all around the globe visit to experience its scenic beauty. This place has exotic palm trees and resorts to fill your day with relaxation. If you’re looking to have a luxurious experience, do pay a visit here.
Daman and Diu fall in the category of sub-tropical areas when it comes to climate. The highs in summer can easily reach up to 42 degrees C in summers, while the lows can reach 10 degrees C in winters. You can visit these places at any time of the year, but April and October are the best.
Since the weather remains warm at most times of the year, you can carry and wear T-shirts, Shirts, and maybe a sweatshirt to protect yourself from changes in temperature, which is highly unlikely.
There have never been any major security concerns about Daman and Diu when talking about its history. But that doesn’t stop the government from ensuring that these popular tourist attractions are anything but secure. The coastal areas and the main township are always guarded by the local police and coastal security forces.
We’d be lying to say that there aren’t any scams when we talk about a tourist attraction. It’s a personal responsibility to be an aware citizen and be able to bargain when necessary. The prices for daily need items and eateries may be higher than usual in the tourist destinations such as Daman and Diu. Apart from these, book your hostels and travel from a trusted source, such as Cleartrip. The coupons and discounts provided by Cleartrip help you save some extra cash and ensure trusted and secure bookings.
So here we are. We hope this short article about a sneak-peek into Daman and Diu would help you plan your next trip more clearly. Although it’s impossible to mention each tourist attraction to visit within these places, we recommend you to try some places without knowing everything about them. We believe the whole purpose of travel is served by discovering the place, people, and food lies in actually stepping into that place.
For Daman and Diu, you can cover both places’ travelling and sightseeing experiences within 5-6 days. You can roughly give the place a week as a buffer.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai, about 3 – 4 hours by car.
The months of April and October are considered the best time to visit Daman and Diu.
You should expect a rather warm climate when visiting Daman and Diu. This is because this place lies in the subtropical region and is near the coast.
