Daman & Diu

• Capital: Daman
• Population: 0.16 million
• Area: 122 sq. km
• Language: Gujarati
• Best Season: September to April.
• Weather: Summers 17° - 38°C. Winters 10° - 34°C.

Places to See Around

Devka Beach Se Cathedral Daman Fortim-do-Mar (Pani Kotha) Tower of Silence Nani Daman Fort Sunset Point Jampore Beach Daman Diu Jetty Jallandhar Beach Goptimata Beach Kadaiya Lake Garden Daman Diu Museum/St. Thomas Church St. Paul's Church Church of our Lady of the Sea Daman Naida Caves Fort of St.Jerome Fortim-do-Mar Diu Fort Portuguese Fort Church of our Lady of the Sea

Daman & Diu, the second smallest union territory is situated on the west coast of India. These twin islands were under the control of the Portuguese for a period of 450 years. The massive forts, magnificent cathedrals, and other impressive monuments of Daman & Diu exude the subtle old world charm of its colonial era. Daman & Diu is renowned for its natural splendour. The white sandy secluded beaches are quite inviting and offer many opportunities for water sports. Owing to its favorable climate, scenic location and serene surroundings, Daman & Diu is the most popular weekend gateway for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Daman and Diu tourism includes a visit to the various tourist attractions and historical sites. Tourism in Daman and Diu reveals the enigmatic beauty of the region and its rich historic past.

 

Most of the monuments in the region were constructed during the colonial regime of the Portuguese. The monuments and historic sites still retain the old world charm that appeals to the tourists. The tourists may visit the new places along with the old ones. With the effort of the government, thematic amusement parks have been set up in Daman and Diu for the tourists to visit. Bordered by the sea on three sides, the region of Daman and Diu is gifted with magnificent beaches. The natural and unbroken slope of the beaches along with its shimmering sand entices tourists to visit it. Tour of Daman and Diu is incomplete without a visit to the shopping areas. The tourists may collect items and artifacts and carry them back home as memoirs of their trip to the exotic land of Daman and Diu. The big shopping centers and emporiums lie in the center of the city. The tourists may visit the local markets of the region too to buy articles at a good bargain.

While touring Daman and Diu, the tourists may reside in the luxurious resorts at Daman. The resorts are furnished with state of art facilities for both the international and the national tourists who arrive in the region from all round the globe.Daman and Diu is known for its untouched natural beauty and unrivalled serenity. Daman & Diu Tourism offers excellent growth potential to attract numerous domestic as well as overseas tourists every year. In order to promote tourism in Daman & Diu, Daman & Diu Tourism Board has taken many initiatives from development of infrastructure, to conservation of historical monuments and buildings. A good number of hotels and guesthouses have sprung up in the towns, which are run by Daman & Diu Tourism and private hoteliers. The online website of Daman & Diu tourism guide offers complete information on the tourist attractions in Daman & Diu, transportation, accommodation, travel agents details and many other useful inputs about Daman & Diu. For any tourist related information, one can also contact Daman & Diu Tourism Department, Paryatan Bhawan that is situated opposite to the main bus stand in Daman & Diu India.