Places to Visit in Daman and Diu

Places to Visit in Daman and Diu

Let us look at some of the tourist places to visit in Daman and Diu.

Firstly, the union territory of Daman and Diu along with Goa were a part of a single union territory of India.

Secondly, in 1987, Goa gained its statehood leaving Daman and Diu as a single and distinct union territory.

The union territory consists of two districts, namely Daman and Diu which are around 198 kilometers from each other.

  • Zampa Gateway
  • Lighthouse
  • Bom Jesus Church
  • Devka Beach
  • Jampore Beach
  • Gangeshwar Temple
  • Mirasol Lake Garden
  • Nagoa Beach
  • Dominican Monastery
So, in this article we shall discuss top places to visit in Daman and Diu.

1. Zampa Gateway

Places to Visit in Daman and Diu
Stone wall and Zampa Gateway to Diu. Daman and Diu, India

The gateway marks the entrance to the District of Diu.

The construction of Zampa Gateway was done somewhere in the medieval era. And, this is evident by its unique architecture.

The walls and the gateway have remarkable carvings of lions, priests and angels. 

The site is a must visit for every tourist.

2. Lighthouse

Places to Visit in Daman and Diu

This lighthouse is one of the best places to see in Daman.

Moreover, if you wish to gain some knowledge about the lighting and navigation system of this city you should visit this place.

The fort itself is a must visit place and has a remarkable architecture and covers an area of around 30,000 sq meters.

The best time to visit is in the evening.

3. Bom Jesus Church

Bom Jesus Church
Interior of Bom Jesus Church

Bom Jesus Church displays its remarkable and brilliant roman styled architecture.

Moreover, inside the church you will find 6 beautiful statues of the Saints.

Lastly, the magnificent altarpieces and the intricately carved doorways seem to turn this cathedral into God’s own home.

The best time to visit is in the morning.

4. Devka Beach

Devka Beach

So, another amazing beach in Daman, Devka beach is really popular among the tourists who visit this place.

In addition, it also has an amusement park along its shoreline where all fun, frolic and fiesta gets together.

And, it also has various beach shacks where you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages.

To clarify, this beach is not safe for swimming due to the presence of huge rocks underwater. But, you can definitely enjoy sunbathing and fishing along its coast.

Summary

In short, Daman and Diu has a rich and vast culture associated with it.

So, we just recommend you some places from the huge list of undiscovered attraction.

In this article, we discussed some of the best places to visit in Daman and Diu.

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