Tourist Attractions In Diu :

Daman and Diu offers you a refreshing holiday. It is a destination for everyone and for all seasons. Idyllic sunbathed-beaches, nostalgic forts and churches and a rich local heritage and culture - tourist attractions in Daman and Diu are galore.

The history of Daman and Diu dates back to some 2000 years. Diu even finds mention in the Mahabharata, that the Pandava brothers spent a few days here during their fourteen years exile.Owing to its matchless beauty, Daman and Diu were often gifted to victorious kings and princes.

Some important tourist attractions in Daman and Diu are :

Devka Beach: It has an amusement park with a number of colourful fountains and is a place to frolic around.

Moti Daman Fort: The huge fort dates back to 16th century. A large number of Portuguese gentry used to reside within the confine of the Fort with their families.

Nani Daman: It has an ancient church, a fort and a fishing dock. The lighthouse offers that mystic charm to its lovely beach.

Damanganga Tourist Complex: An artificially built complex self-contained with Cafeteria, Cottages, Conference Hall, Health Club etc is sure to enchant you with its beauty, facilities and size.

Fort of Diu: Among the tourist attractions in Daman and Diu, the Diu Fort acquires a prominent position. Skirted by the sea on the three sides, the imposing structure dominates the townscape and offers a magnificent view of the sea.

Hilsa Aquarium: The recently developed Hilsa Aquarium displays a good collection of exotic and colouful fish.

Jampore Beach: The serene beach is an ideal place to and listen to the whisper of the palm tress and laze around.

Church of Bom Jesus: The church was built by the Portuguese in 17th century and is famous for their impressive rosewood carvings.

Nagoa Beach: This semi-circular beach is in Bucharwada village. You can swim or engage in various water sports.

Gangeshwar Temple: The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva houses five lingas in the midst of the rocks on the seashore.

How to reach Daman and Diu

by Air: The nearest international and domestic airport Mumbai is only 193kms away. All major airlines like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Air Deccan, Spice Jet, Kingfisher Airlines operate regular flights to and from Mumbai.

by Rail: Vapi, the nearest Railhead is only 12kms away. Mumbai and Ahmedabad are two very important Railway Stations of the Western Railways, which are very close from Daman.

by Road: NH No. 8 connects Daman by motorable road with Ahmedabad 367 Km, Mumbai 193 Km, Vadodara 300 Km. etc