From sun-kissed beaches and colonial forts to vibrant festivals and local flavors, discover the best of this serene coastal union territory.
Daman and Diu
are the union territories of India located in the western part of it. Daman and Diu regions are separated by the Gulf of Khambhat. In both regions, you will get various activities for leisure, along with some adventure sports.
It was a colony of the Portuguese, and their legacy lives here in the form of forts. If you are looking for a serene vacation without much noise and people around, Daman and Diu are the perfect places for you. You can visit Daman and Diu for its beautiful beaches, caves, interesting water sports, amazing forts, serenity, museums, bird sanctuary, lush green forests, parasailing, and surfing.
The best time to visit Daman and Diu is from October to March, when the weather is pleasant and conducive to travel. During the summer, it becomes quite hot, so it's advisable not to visit Daman and Diu during the summer. The elegant beaches are one of the top tourist attractions of Daman and Diu. There are five beaches here, each as beautiful as the other. One of the most stunning among the five beaches is Nagoa Beach. It's situated in the hamlet of Nagoa in the village of Bucharwada. The beach is shaped in the form of a semicircle, and here you can do various fun activities like gamboling and swimming.
You can explore the magnificent, lush green plantations along the coastal areas on the island of Diu. Exploring the thick forests in the Vanakbara, Bucharwada, and Ghogla villages is an experience you should take while being here.
The people who enjoy water sports can try out a vast range of water sports on its beaches. Visiting Daman and Diu is incomplete without visiting the Sea Shell Museum, which is quite different from any other museum you have ever been to. The name of its owner is Captain Devjibhai Vira Fulbaria, who had the habit of collecting seashells. He turned his collections of seashells into a museum.
There is an astonishing variety of seashells you can see in the museum, along with diverse kinds of marine life. All the seashells have been pedantically sorted and labelled, with the life cycle and anatomy of each species described in the posters.
Daman and Diu are also home to two forts, which offer first-rate sightseeing opportunities and are reminiscent of their colonial past.
The Fortress of Panikotha is a magnificent structure made of stone and located right at the entrance to the creek. A few centuries ago, it served as an entry point for keeping a check on the entry and exit of merchant ships. A unique trait of the fort was the defensive system, which was operated through a thick metallic chain above the river bed. Daman and Diu are incredible places to visit and are a must for the bucket list of people who love traveling.
