Best Places to Visit in Diu – Explore Forts, Beaches & Heritage

1. Naida Caves

The natural caves are in fact a product of man formed rock developments over the years by Portuguese populace and were the base camps of Indian Army throughout the operation Vijay to recapture Diu from the Portuguese population. These are popular tourist places in Diu with a number of interconnected regions which have hewn staircases of squared shape. Naida Caves are situated at the outskirts of the city limits of Diu and around 3 km from the main city and they are one of the most popular attractions at Diu.

Location: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Timings: 10 AM to 2 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: Diu is the coastal area which remains hot and windy in all seasons. Summers are humid and hot, and monsoons are humidly oppressive. The best time to visit is from November through February, i.e. winters. Mean temperature per annum registered as 26 degree Celsius.

2. Diu Fort

Fort Diu is situated at the side of the sea or in the sea shore and it is one of the most defining visitation places in Diu. You can have a surreal look at the horizons from the fort and scream the crashing sea waves on the walls of the fort that pushes the foam to its upper limits! The lighthouse is unavailable for tourists. The fort has been built by the Portuguese people and its jetty is in use up to now. The fort had been a significant piece of business on the trade route to Cambay, Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat. The parapet contains various cannons while the cannonballs are all over the area that encircles the fort.

Location: Fort Road, close to PWD Office, Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: Harbouring a humid and hot climate, 26 degree Celsius marks the mean annual temperature in Diu. Diu Fort should be visited especially during winter that is November to February, when the temperature is low than 20 degree Celsius.

3. Nagoa Beach

Nagoa beach is probably the most popular place to visit in Diu and its treasure is the great stretches of sands with trees etched, and bound at the shore of the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Nagoa Beach is the best in the Diu and is the shelter of the rare Hoka Trees, one of the most interesting sights in Diu. In Diu you can enjoy many adventure sports with thrilling ride in camel and ponies. Sunsets, sunrises, long walks at the beach, some area of tranquility and Diu’s local eateries for relishing the local food, and many luxury villas in Diu – Nagoa beach is fantastic!

Location: Diu, Daman & Diu

Timings: Sunrise and Sunsets

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: November to early March is the most preferred time of visiting the beach. It is ideal for quiet beach trips and here, you can have serene evenings.

4. Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple 

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the most popular places and is popular among the tourists in Diu. The presiding deity of the temple which is said to have been built by Pandavas is River Ganga. The temple is popular for the five SHIV LINGAS. You only can see their tips as they are completely submerged by high tide sometimes. The temple is situated at Fudam Village that is 3 km away from Diu. The place has great religious and historical value, ad it is also situated in a very picturesque area.

Location: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: It is the best time for the visitors between October to May. The temperature possesses an average range from 20 degree Celsius to 26 degree Celsius, while warm coastal winds are omnipresent during the year.

5. Ghoghla Beach 

Ghoghla Beach is amongst the most popular places for exploration in Diu and is popular amongst the locals and tourists as well. Ghoghla Beach is where one can find amazing coastal beauty, and the place is ideal for soul-searching since there is no crowd here. You can relax and lazily soak in the warm sun while winds blow the worries and tensions from your body slowly. From a large number of other Diu popular places, this is one of the clean Diu beaches that have water sports, restaurants and famous homestays of Diu, and that is because the beach has got mangrove forest which had to be protected.

Location: Diu, Daman & Diu

Timings: NA

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: The temperature is right in late October, summers are not harsh, and it is the time of the year between March and early April. You can go to the beach to see the amazing sunsets and sunrises as well. During winter and early summer, there are temperature changes from 20 degree Celsius to 26 degree Celsius. During summers, it is very hot and humid.

6. Zampa Gateway

Zampa Gateway is also one of the most visited places in Diu where a lot of history is attached. The bright red construction is the monument of national significance and it has artificial waterfall as well. The monument has a huge influx of tourists each year. Lions, ministers and attenders of heaven have been painted on its walls. There is a small chapel there as well which has a picture of Virgin Mary with a child, dated 1702.

Location: Diu, Daman & Diu

Timings: Open 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: Diu and Zampa Gateway should be visited between late October and April. Mean annual temperature is between 20 degree Celsius and 26 degree Celsius in colder months. Summer is very hot and the rain season is very humid.

7. INS Khukri Memorial 

INS Khukri Memorial is a monument which honors the INS Khukri that sank during a war between Pakistan and India in 1971. The submarine was fired at by the torpedoes and began sinking when the 18 officers and 176 sailors on board received the orders to save their lives and surrender to the invaders. Nonetheless, the officers decided to adopt death over being conquered by the enemies. Later, the commanding officer, Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla was awarded posthumously Mahavir Chakra. The monument has been standing till date as a reminder of the brave battalions, and welcomes a host of tourists, year after year.

Location: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Timings: Open 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: This is when the memorial is the most worth visiting – November to March. One ought to visit the memorial during the day time. The temperature varies between 20 degree Celsius to 26 degree Celsius in the tourist season.

8. Sunset Point 

Sunset Point is also one of the famous places here that is also one of the best places to visit in Diu in the night. The sunset point is a hillock that lies close to Chakratirth beach, and this is a picturesque spot to watch the unreal beauty of sunset. Waves crashing on the rocks; and rocks becoming unnoticeably one with the water – the sunset point is a gorgeous view at the time of sunrise and sunset.

Location: Daman and Diu 362570

Timings: Open 24 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: Diu and Sunset Point can be best visited between October to Late March or April. Average annual temperature is 26 degree Celsius characterised by humidity and winds as an annual phenomenon.

9. St. Paul Church

St. Paul Church is the biggest church of Diu which is also the only working church here. The architecture of the building is simply marvelous as it has rich wood carvings, volutes and marvelous exterior. The church is consecrated to Our Lads of Immaculate Conception, it finished in the year 1601 AD. Church is thronged by the tourists throughout the year.

Location: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: The tourist season of Diu is from November to March. The annual temperature is 26 degree Celsius and the summers are hot and humid.

10. Sea Shell Museum

Sea Shell Museum is one of the best places to visit in Diu but it is a simply mesmerizing museum in Diu where there are artefacts and objects belonging to the Diu’s past. The Sea Shell Museum has many collections of the sea shells in various kinds, and is a place that is liked by the children too. It is an interesting place to be visited with the kids and family.

Location: Nagoa Beach Rd, Daman and Diu 362570

Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Best time to visit: October to April

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