Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Portuguese forts and quiet coasts

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Capital

Daman

Best time to visit

October to March

Getting there

Diu has a small airport; Daman and Silvassa are reached by road from Vapi station.

Ideal trip

3 to 5 days to cover the highlights

About Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

This union territory combines the forested hills of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with the old Portuguese enclaves of Daman and Diu.

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Top places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

SilvassaPhoto: Sharada Prasad CS, CC BY 2.0

Silvassa

A green town with tribal museums, gardens and riverside parks.

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Silvassa is a city and the headquarters of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district in the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in western India. It is today the largest city in the union territory. The city was chosen as one of the hundred Indian cities in Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission.

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Nagoa BeachPhoto: Sudhakar Kumawat, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nagoa Beach

A horseshoe beach in Diu lined with hoka palms, great for water sports.

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Nagoá Beach is sandy coastline of the village of Nagoá in Diu district. The town's main industry is tourism, and it has 21 km in length. The population is 14,000 but about 40,000 tourists enter the town during peak seasons. It used to be the site of a fort It's a horseshoe shaped beach and located near Buchivará village. It is also the main tourist beach for Diu.

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Daman FortsPhoto: Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0

Daman Forts

Portuguese forts at Moti and Nani Daman with old churches and a lighthouse.

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Daman is a city and the administrative capital of the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is a municipal council situated in the Daman district. The Daman Ganga River divides Daman into: Nani-Daman and Moti-Daman. Despite its name, Nani-Daman is the larger of the two parts, while the old city is mainly in Moti-Daman. This holds most of the important entities, like the major hospitals, supermarkets, and major residential areas.

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Diu FortHidden gemPhoto: Srinath G M, CC BY-SA 3.0

Diu Fort

A 16th-century Portuguese sea fort with a lighthouse and views over the Arabian Sea.

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The Diu Fortress is a Portuguese-built fortification located on the west coast of India in Diu. The fortress was built as part of Portuguese India's defensive fortifications at the eastern tip of the island of Diu during the 16th century. The fortress, which borders on the town of Diu, was built in 1535 subsequent to a defense alliance forged by Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese when Humayun, the Mughal Emperor attempted to annex this territory. It was strengthened over the years, till 1546.

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Naida Caves

A maze of rock caves with tree roots and sunlit openings, near Diu town.

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Diu, also known as Diu Town, is a medieval fortified town in Diu district in the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India. Diu district is the tenth least populated district of India. The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of Diu Island and is known for its fortress and old Portuguese cathedral. It is a fishing town. The city is one of the hundred Indian cities competing in a national-level competition to get funds under Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission.

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Food to try

Seafood curries, Portuguese-style bakery treats, Gujarati thali

Where to stay

Beach hotels in Diu and Daman, eco-resorts near Silvassa

Getting around

Nearest rail heads are Vapi (Daman) and Veraval or Delwada (Diu); buses and cabs locally

Good to know

Daman and Diu are small and best seen in one or two days each.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: quick answers

What is the best time to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

October to March

How do I reach Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

Diu has a small airport; Daman and Silvassa are reached by road from Vapi station.

How many days do I need for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

Plan 3 to 5 days to see the highlights, such as Silvassa, Nagoa Beach, Daman Forts.

What food should I try in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

Seafood curries, Portuguese-style bakery treats, Gujarati thali

Where should I stay in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

Beach hotels in Diu and Daman, eco-resorts near Silvassa

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