DIU

Nagoa Beach, Diu

It is located near the Nagoa hamlet of the village of Bucharwada. The Beach is exceptionally beautiful and quiet. In this horse - shoe shaped beach, various water sports facilities are available. It is completely safe for swimming. Plenty of Hoka trees whisper and sway in the intoxicating sea breeze all day long. The virginity of the beach and serenity of the surroundings give the visitor peace and pleasure beyond expression. A perfect semi circle beach where the gentle lapping waves beckon you to wade into them for a fun filled time of swimming, gamboling or just lolling around the soft sand shores or to find you napping under the palm trees filled with the soothing breeze.

Jallandhar Beach, Diu

Jallandhar Shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome houses a stone carved face of Jallandhar a mythological demon who was killed by Lord Krishna. Near by there is also a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 km from Diu Town.

Ghoghla Beach, Diu

The Ghoghla Beach is a sandy beach. A tourist complex nearby provides all basic amenities to tourists. It is the largest and gentlest beach of Diu. The Golden sand beach undulates into the horizon while the Arabian Sea laps away at the edge as though imploring the sands to let it find its own peach. You can do swimming, sunbathing, parasailing, surfing etc.

Water Sports, Diu

The water sports facilities are available at Nagoa and Ghoghla Beach. There are various sorts of water sports facilities available such as Parasailing, Water Scooter Riding, Boat Sailing etc. In addition to this there is availability of Evening Boat Cruise at Diu Bunder. This facility is managed by Diu administration. The Evening Cruise ride starts from 7:30 P.M to 8:30 P.M with Music, Masti and light refreshments.

Gangeshwar Temple, Diu

This is situated 3 Km away from Diu in Fudam village. Five shivlings, are located in the midst of the rocks on the seashore, washed by the tidal waves of the sea. It is believed that the 5 Pandavas during their exile worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple.

The gentle sea waves offering their obeisance to the "Shiva Lingas" in stone have a mystic aura around them in the cave temple of Gangeshwar where the Lord makes his presence felt.

Sea Shell Museum - Nagoa, Diu

First museum in Asia which has maximum sea shells. First museum in World where sea shells are displayed in magnifyng glass of various sizes. The collection of about 2500 to 3000 sea shells in museum. Place: Near Nagoa Beach, Near Airport East, Diu

Diu Fort, Diu

Among the places of tourist interest, the Fort of Diu occupies a prominent position. It is an expansive and imposing structure, situated on the coast of the island. The fort commands a magnificent view of sea. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD. The fort is skirted by the Sea on the three sides. On the fort stands a giant Light House. Several canons still stare menacingly from top. The main front wall is having five huge windows with stone galleries. The Fort has been creatively lit, which creates a breath taking views at night. Rugged yet gentle, fierce yet loving. The majestic structure stands on the coast of DIU as a sentinel. Once inside, you are overwhelmed by the gaunt majesty of the ancient stone work which transports you to a bygone era of gallant soldiers where time stands still.

St. Paul's Church, Diu

St. Paul's church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction of the church was started in 1601 and was completed in the year 1610. The main facade of the church is perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India. The facade has been illuminated by flood lights. The church adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell - like motifs and the magnificent wood carving is considered to be the most elaborate of all the Portugese churches in India. St. Paul Church, built in 1691 is consecrated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception. In architectural style it resembles Bom Jesus Church at Goa. The dominant features are, no doubt, Gothic. The wood - panelling of the church is rated one of the best in church craftmanship.

St. Thomas Church - Museum, Diu

The old St. Thomas Church has been converted into a museum which houses antique statues, various stone inscriptions of the earlier rulers, wooden carvings and idols, in evening, multicolored fountains and special lighting of the imposing building fascinate everyone.

A huge edifice in gothic architecture was built in 1598. A part of it has been converted into a museum - an archaeological treasure house.

Hoka Trees at Nagoa, Diu

Diu has plenty Branching Palm tree called "Hokka" (Hyphaene Indica) which are found nowhere else in the country.. Only one Indian species of African genus. Brought by Portuguese. Diu, the only place in India to have luxuriant growth of these trees. Fruit is cute & edible, believed to have medicinal properties.

INS Khukri Memorial, Diu

Indian Naval ship Khukri was a frigate of the Indian Navy. During the India Pakistan War in 1971 she fell prey to three torpedoes fired at her by a Pakistani Submarine She sank 40 nautical miles off the coast of Diu taking down with her a crew of l8 Officers and 176 sailors. Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla Mahavir Chakra (Post humous) of the Indian Navy, the then Commanding Officer of the ship, chose to go down with the warship. The heroic act of Captain Mulla and his valiant crew is a shining example of unyielding spirit and indomitable courage glorifying the heist traditions of the Indian Navy. There is an amphitheatre just adjoining the memorial. It was inaugurated on 15th December, 1999 in memory of the officers and the sailors who chose to go down with the warship INS KHUKRI when it was hit by a salve of three torpedoes fired from PNS Hangor, a Pakistani Submarine on 9/12/1971 during the INDO-PAK war.

Fortim-do-Mar (Pani Kotha), Diu - India ...

The Fortress of Panikotha is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the creek. Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu jetty, it also has a light house and a small chaple dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea. Located in the middle of the sea, the fortress creates a beautiful view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from the Village of Ghoghla or from Diu proper. Special light effects at night give it a mesmerizing beauty. To reach Panikotha, tourists boats are available. Legend has it that this ship shape structure was one connected with land by an under sea tunnel. You can see this monument in famous bollywood movie "QAYAMAT".

Government Accommodations : STD Code (02875)

Circuit House I, Diu : 252312 Circuit House II, Diu : 252476 Circuit House Annexe, Diu : 255212 Circuit House Annexe, Nagoa : 252348 Hotel Kohinoor, Fofrara Fudam : 252209 Radhika Beach Resort, Nagoa : 252555 Rasal Beach Resort, Nagoa : 255402 Suzlon Beach Hotel, Ghoghla : 252212 Hotel Khushi International, Diu : 252379 Hotel Cidade De Diu, Diu : 254595, 254695, 254443 Apana Guest House, Diu : 252112 Hotel Samrat, Diu : 252354 Hotel Sea View, Ghoghla : 252371 Hotel Ankur, Diu : 252388 Hotel Prince, Diu : 252265 Hotel Triveni, Diu : 253045 Hotel Uma Shakti, Diu : 252150 Hotel Maheshwari, Betawadi : 251310 Hemal Guest House, Diu : 252227 Hotel Jagat, Diu : 252469 Hotel Galaxy, Diu : 253399 Richi Rich Resort, Nagoa : 255355 The Resort Hoka, Nagoa : 253036 Hotel Vishwash, Bucharwada : 252992 Hotel Sanman Palace,Diu : 253031 Hotel Alishan, Diu : 252340 Hotel Premalaya, Diu : 252270 Nilesh Guest House, Diu : 252319 Hotel Avkar, Diu : 253001 Ganga Sagar Guest House, Nagoa : 252249 Hotel Jay Shankar, Diu : 252424 Hotel Sukoon, Diu : 252471

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Diu
From Wikitravel
Diu Island [1] is located south of Gujarat, India, and is connected to the mainland by bridges and a ferry.

Nagoa Beach, Diu

[edit] Understand
Diu was under Portuguese occupation from 1539 to 1961, when the Indian government used military action to retake all the Portuguese enclaves. Apart from Diu, also Daman, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were "liberated" in this conflict. This area used to be a part of a larger union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu before Goa became a state by itself. Union territory of Daman and Diu is still administrated from Delhi. Diu has fine but not so spectacular beaches, Diu town, some villages and all in all very relaxed atmosphere compared to most of India. Diu is not anything like Goa for example and those expecting to find a similar place on a smaller scale might be disappointed.

[edit] Talk
Gujarati, hindi and english are mostly understood and spoken. Some older residents might still speak portuguese.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By train
Diu does not have a railway station. The nearest railway junction is Veraval, which is 90 km from Diu. A direct train connects Verval to Ahmedabad. The nearest railway station from Diu is Una, which is 12 km from Diu.

[edit] By plane
Diu is an easy one-hour flight from Bombay with Jet Airways. (around $200-$300 for a return trip).

[edit] By bus
State run busses as well as some private companies serve Diu from Ahmedabad. Trips take around 10 hours and both regular and night time sleeper buses exist. A long trip (over 20 hours at least!) by bus from/or to Mumbai is also possible.

[edit] Get around

Autorickshaws, rent a bike or a scooter.

[edit][add listing] See

The old Portuguese churches and fort, local Hindu temples, the old Portuguese architecture in the town, beaches and sea shore.

[edit][add listing] Do
Relax, go sightseeing, explore the island with a motorbike, work on your tan on a beach. The city has many beaches which one may choose as per their tastes. Nagoa Beach : Most commercial beach, complete with water-sports and lined with restaurants offering variety of seafood. Jalandhar Beach : A very quiet,least crowded and isolated beach, apt for bathing and sunbathing. No commercial establishments are insight at the beach, so you might want to carry something, just in case you go hungry! Diu Jail : It is in the middle of the jetty near the main city of Diu, which was in use since the Portuguese times. A sight to see during the night. Drive/Ride/Cycle: Start by visiting the fort (which is located near the island jail). Proceed a few meters in the direction of the jetty, turn left to visit St. Paul's church and Diu museum (a sign post will indicate the left turn). From here, you might want to criss-cross your way through narrow alleys with Portuguese architecture-influenced houses to reach the Diu government hospital (formerly St. Francis of Assis, founded in 1593). Travel further down the road to reach Jalandar beach. A breathtaking view lies stretched on your left, as you get to Ganeshwar Mahadev temple. Now weave through Fudam to get to Malala. The road connects to Bunder road. Turn left and travel about 4 km to reach Nagoa beach. You can turn around and stay on Bunder road to return to the city which is about 8 km away. Or you can back-track your steps and relive the experience.

Around the corner from Diu museum

Road from Jalandhar Beach to Ganeshwar Mahadev temple, Diu

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Cheap accomodation as well as some mid range hotels are abundant and are mostly located in Diu town. Resorts and the like can be found for example near Nagoa Beach.

Resort Hoka (Nagoa Beach Diu), Nagoa Beach Diu, 91-9824294048, [2]. chic boutique budget hotel, probably the best stay and food in Diu $30-50. edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Alcohol is legal in Diu, unlike in neighbouring Gujarat, so a lot of people come to Diu especially for drinking. Indian and foreign beer and spirits are widely available.

[edit] Stay safe

Wear a helmet (if you manage to rent one) when riding a motorbike or scooter.

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