Travel to Daman & Diu

Tourists undertaking Daman and Diu travel can experience the old and rich legacy of the Portuguese period.

Daman and Diu form a Union Territory of India, which is bordered by the Arabian Sea, situated at the western coast of India. The geographical coordinates of Daman and Diu are 20° 25' N latitude and 72° 50' 60”E longitude and 20° 41' 60”N latitude & 70° 58' 60”E longitude respectively. Travel to Daman and Diu would give tourists chance to get acquainted with the Portuguese architectures.

History says that Daman was ruled by the Kushana Emperor. Portuguese entered Daman in the later part of 14th century and the first half of 15th century. Since then the places became Portuguese colonies. Daman and Diu got the status of a separate Union Territory when Goa was bestowed with statehood in the year 1987. The best time to visit Daman and Diu is between October and May.

There are many places of attraction in Damn and Diu. The sun kissed beaches, historical monuments and thick palm-groves of the places attract many people. The serene and the virgin atmosphere enthrall the tourists visiting Daman and Diu. Some of the places ofinterest at Daman and Diu are:

• Fort of Nani Daman
• Fort of Moti Daman
• Satya Sagar Udyan
• Mirasol Water park
• Kadaiya Lake Garden
• Devka
• Jampore Beach
• Saint Thomas Church
• Born Jesus Church
• Diu Fort
• Gangeshwar Temple
• Shaking Tower at Delwada
• Forte do Mar
• Nagao Beach
• Gupta Prayag at Delwada
• Somanath Mahadev Temple
• Jallandhar Shrine
• Ghoghla Beach
• Fortress of Panikotta
  
  The tourists to Damn and Diu can indulge themselves in various water sports. They can also go for excursions to nearby places and enjoy the fun of horse riding at the sea beaches.