If you have only one day to spend in Daman and Diu, we recommend visiting Fort Diu, Naida caves, St. Pauls Church, Jallandhar beach, Pani Kotha, and Gangeshwar temple.
Planning the route
Fort Diu
Fort Diu is a sandstone fort, built by the Portuguese during their colonial rule in the Diu island.
Address: Near Collectorate Office, Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India
Visiting Hours: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Contact: +91 2875 252 653
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next Destination: Pani Kotha, 700 meters, 2 minutes by car
Pani Kotha
It is a fortress and a former prison. You can find here a lighthouse, prison cells, and a small chapel.
Address: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India
Visiting Hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next Destination: St. Paul’s Church, 500 meters, 3 minutes by car
St. Paul’s Church
The church is dedicated to Paul the Apostle. It depicts the Baroque style of architecture, built during the Portuguese reign in the island.
Address: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India
Visiting Hours: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next Destination: Jallandhar Beach, 1 kilometers, 3 minutes by car
Jallandhar Beach
It is a rocky beach surrounding the Arabian Sea. the place is great for beachfront dining.
Address: Diu, Gujarat 362520, India
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next Destination: Naida Caves, 1 kilometers, 4 minutes by car
Naida Caves
Naida Caves are naturally formed caves and caverns. They feature unique rock formations and canyons, which are lit naturally by the sunlight. A must visit exceptional natural beauty in Daman and Diu.
Address: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India
Visiting Hours: we suggest complete the Naida caves tour before sunset
Contact: +91 98244 00026
Time to spend: 1.5 hours
Next Destination: Gangeshwar Mahadev temple, 3.5 kilometers, 10 minutes by car
Gangeshwar Mahadev temple
It is a seafront temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has its mention in the Hindu epic tale of Mahabharata. The five stones, depicting Lord Shiva are bathed everyday by the sea’s tidal waves.
Address: Diu, Daman and Diu 362520, India
Visiting Hours: 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also book AC cab in Daman and Diu for your entire trip and your next destination.
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