Daman & Diu

Daman and Diu are two small enclaves in Western India. Daman is a small city on the mouth of the Daman Ganga river bounded on all sides by the state of Gujarat, while Diu is a small island off the coast of Gujarat.

Tours to Daman and Diu are really fascinating. Daman and Diu is a small still beautiful, striking and mesmerizing paradise, surrounded by Gujrat. Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory of India. Till 1987, Daman and Diu was the part of Goa. Daman and Diu are actually two sea locations and enclosed by Gujrat. Daman is a small part in the Gulf of Khambhat (cambay) while Diu is an island joined to the mainland of Gujarat by a creek. 

Daman and Diu were under Portuguese rule from 1539 to 1961, when the Indian government used military action to seize all the Portuguese enclaves.

On Daman and Diu tour, you can go to the amusement park on the Devka beach and Nani Daman, which rejuvenates and recreates the tourists. The illumination on festive days is a treat to the eyes. Daman &Diu have gorgeous colonial forts and churches having magnificent architecture. Nagoa Beach is a ideal place for people seeking solitude. Other beaches in Diu are Mandvi, Chakratirath, Jallandhar, and Gomtimata. Virginity & serenity of surroundings give peace & pleasure beyond words.

Places of interest in Damn & Diu are Diu Fort, Gangeshwar Temple, Nagora Beach, Ghogla Beach, Mirasol Lake Garden, St. Paul’s Church, Jampore Beach, Nani Daman, Shell Museum, Mirasol Water Park, Devka Amusement Park, Fortim-do-Mar, among others.

Beginning October to culminating May is the perfect time to visit this wonderland.

There are 6 weekly flights to Diu from Mumbai. By railways, you can take trains running from Mumbai heading towards Ahmedabad, get down at Vapi (180km from Mumbai, takes around 3hrs). Daman is about 20km from Vapi, you have many options from there to reach Daman like Taxis, Autorickshaw and State run Buses. Taxi stand is just outside the Railway station and Bus Stand is about 5-min walk down the Main Bazaar Road.