Diu
A LESS CROWDED MINI GOA
NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY
2-3 DAYS
3000/- INR PER PERSON
Diu has extremely humid summers. Diu is too hot and dry hence it becomes troublesome to travel and explore this idyllic beach destination.
As it is on coastal areas it witness abundant rainfall. Several sports activities are close during this season. It’s advisable to avoid travelling.
It becomes extremely pleasant in Diu right after rain. You can witness little bit humidity in region. Travel if you are a nature admirer.
This particular season is the best time to visit Diu. Do visit it for some pleasant weather and exotic beach destination exploration.
It is a union territory. Interestingly Portuguese were the last invaders to leave India in 1963. India captured Daman-Diu and declared it as a union territory.
Battle of Diu was fought between naval forces of Portuguese and Sultan of Gujarat supported by Arabs for control of Diu port in year 1509. The victory of Portuguese solidified their position in western part of India.
Interesting fact about Diu is it doesn’t have any CM or Governor to run the place. It is administered by Administrator assigned by government since the day it was freed.
Daman and Diu are flocked mostly by Gujaratis. As Gujarat is a dry state people travel to Diu and Daman for weekend gateways. At times it is only visited to consume liquor. A regular checkpoint is there for people travelling from Gujarat to Diu in their own vehicle.
You can hire a cab or travel by your own car. Diu is easily accessible by road. Well constructed and maintained makes it easy to explore.
Diu was once biggest port in India for import. You can still take ferry rides to go from one end to another.
Idyllic beach destination has rented scooters and bikes. It’s always a fantasy to explore a beach place on two wheelers.
Any city can be best explored with legs. Travel authentic markets and forts to know Portuguese walls better.
Parsi is regional language. English, Hindi and Gujarati are well known other languages.
At 37.67% crime rate is moderate.
92.20% is literacy rate of Diu.
52075 is the population of Diu.
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