Golden beaches, dense palm groves, imposing historical ruins sum up the tiny landscape of Daman and Diu. Despite having the perfect combination of a beach hotspot, the region is bereft of swarming touristy crowd - this would render you a pleasant surprise as you travel to Daman and Diu. Astonishment further mounts up, when you discover that, the places is so near to Mumbai, but so far from the dins and bustles of a metro city.
Between the 14th and 16th centuries, Diu was an important trading post and naval base. Later the Portuguese had colonized it until 1961, when India recovered it. After Goa gained the statehood in 1987, it was recognized as a Union Territory.
Before you travel to Daman and Diu, take quick look at the fast facts:
| Location | Western coast of India Surrounded by Gujarat On the coast of the Arabian sea |
| Latitude | 20022 - 20027 North |
| Longitude | 72049 - 72054 East |
| Area | 72 sq.km |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Max Temperature | 400 C |
| Min Temperature | 110 C |
| Average Annual Rainfall | 170 cms. |
| Capital | Daman |
| Population | 1,58,204 |
| Languages | Gujarati, English, Hindi, Portuguese |
| Religion | |
| Best Time to Visit | October to May |
| Clothing | Summer - Cottons Winter - Light Woolens |
Simple fun loving people would make your travel to Daman and Diu a memory to cherish forever. Once tried, you would only want to come back. People bear the legacy of Portuguese culture through their jovial folk songs and dances. The quaint mix of Portuguese and Gujrati culture itself is a matter of attraction.
Among a large number of tourist attractions in the region, following are only a few to name: Devka Beach, Moti Daman Fort, Nani Daman, Damanganga Tourist Complex, Fort of Diu, Hilsa Aquarium, Jampore Beach, Church of Bom Jesus, Nagoa Beach, Gangeshwar Temple.
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