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Diu, Daman & Diu
A tiny island in the Gulf of Khambhat off the coast of Gujarat, Diu is perfect for those looking for sun, sand and sea. You will also find some of the most beautiful churches at Diu. Those who have visited Goa may find Diu quite similar since it was also a Portuguese colony, until 1961.
You can go swimming or just laze around on the pristine beaches: Gomtimata beach, Nagoa beach, Jallandhar beach, Chakratirth beach and Sunset Point.
When you have had enough of the sea, head to the massive Diu fort or the Panikotha (Fort de Mar) built by the Portuguese in 1541. Other places to see are the St Thomas Church which is now a museum, Jallandhar Shrine, INS Khukri Memorial and St Paul's Church, one of the most beautiful Portuguese churches in India which is adorned with beautiful wood carvings and old paintings.
You can even visit the Gangeshwar Temple, three km from Diu, in Fudam village. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Shiva lingas of this temple are washed by the sea waves. According to legend, the five lingas were set by the Pandavas of the epic Mahabharata.
Where to stay
Plenty of lodging options are available like Hotel Sao Tome Retiro (Phone: 02875-253137), Heranca Goesa, Hotel Cidade De Diu and Super Silver Guest House. For more information, visit www.diutourism.co.in/hotelguide.php.
How to get there
Diu is 295 km from Rajkot and 495 km from Ahmedabad.
Jet Airways connects Mumbai to Diu.
The closest railhead is Veraval, 90 km away.
Photograph: Wiki / Creative Commons
Also see: Goa: It's more than just beaches
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