DAMAN & DIU

The Union Territory of Daman & Diu is situated along border of the state of Gujarat. It was, a colony held by the Portuguese till 1961, when it was made an integral part of India and was part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu. After Goa was given statehood in 1987, Daman & Diu was made a separate Union Territory.

How to reach: Diu is connected by air with Mumbai. The nearest railhead for visiting Daman is Vapi (12 kms) on the Mumbai - Ahmedabad line and for Diu, the nearest railhead is Delwada (9 kms), connected via Veraval (85 kms) by meter gauge line. Daman is 193 kms from Mumbai, 367 kms from Ahmedabad and 763 kms from Diu, whereas Diu is 930 kms from Mumbai, 495 kms from Ahmedabad and 97 kms from Chorwad.

Where to stay: Hotel Gurukripa, Miramar, Darya Darshan, Sandy Resorts, Silver Sands Beach Resort in Daman. Hotel Kohinoor Ankur, Apna Hotel in Diu. In addition, budget accommodation also available in Daman, Diu and Vapi.

What to see: Moti Daman Fort, Light House, Bom Jesus Church, Our Lady of Rosary Chapel, Devka Beach, Jampore Beach, Satya Narayan Mandir in Daman. Diu Fort, Fudam Church, Jalandhar Beach, Nagoa Beach, St. Paul Church in Diu.

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