Daman and Diu Tourism

Situated on the west coast of India bordered by the Arabian Sea, Daman, a Union Territory, is famous for its clean and picturesque beaches with its 12.5 km long coastline. Surrounded by Maharashtra and Gujarat, Daman is blessed with natural resources, beauty and pleasant climate around the year. An underdeveloped town with a tropical flavor, Daman is divided by the River Damanganga in two major parts. The northern part is called Little Daman or Nani Daman and is filled with restaurants while the southern part is called Moti Daman or Big Daman and is known for its ancient architecture. Remains of the Portuguese atmosphere are seen in its Government buildings and churches.

A beautiful blend of sea, sand and sun, Diu is a God's gift to those in quest of a blessed land. 786 km from Daman bounded by Chasi River on the north and the Arabian Sea on the other three sides, Diu Island is a tourist's haven. Spread over an area of about 38 sq. km., this isolated island facing Gujarat is connected to the mainland by two bridges. With a coastline of 21 km, Ghoghla is the entry point to Diu via Una, a town in Saurashtra. The branching palms, popularly known as Hoka trees, introduce from Africa by the Portuguese and coconut trees strew this island. The climate of Diu is pleasant throughout the year and the culture of this island is a mix of Kathiawadi (Saurashtra) culture blended with Portuguese legacy. Like Daman, Diu was also under the control of Portguese in the past; the fort and churches built in ancient Gothic style is the evidence of it. It was an important trading post and naval base from where the rulers controlled the shipping routes in the northern part of the Arabian Sea between the 14-16th centuries. Diu came under Indian rule by 1961. It is now a Union Territory separated from Goa in 1987.