Heritage2 days
Daman heritage
Forts, churches and the seafront.
- Nani Daman
- Moti Daman
- Devka
Union Territory · West
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Portuguese forts, sea breezes and tribal forests on the west coast.
A merged union territory of three parts: Daman and Diu with sea forts, churches and beaches, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli with forests, lakes and tribal culture around Silvassa.
- Best time
- October to March
- Allow
- 3–5 days
- Getting there
- Diu airport (DIU); Daman nearest airport is Surat or Mumbai; Vapi rail head for Daman, Silvassa via Vapi
- Permits
- None
- Capital
- Daman
- At a glance
- 3 districts · 14 places · 5 off the beaten track
Must-see
The unmissable Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
01
Diu Fort
Large Portuguese sea fort with cannons and old cells.
02
Nagoa Beach, Diu
Horseshoe beach with palms and water sports.
03
St Paul's Church, Diu
Baroque Portuguese church with ornate facade.
04
Moti Daman Fort
Walled Portuguese quarter and cathedral.
05
Devka Beach, Daman
Seafront promenade with food stalls.
06
Vanganga Lake, Silvassa
Lake garden and picnic spot.
07
Dudhni
Forest and lake backwaters.
08
Tribal Museum, Silvassa
Artefacts of the Warli and Kokna communities.
Tourist circuits
Ready-made routes
Join the dots: each circuit links places that make sense together.
Beach3 days
Diu island
Fort, beaches and Portuguese churches.
- Diu Fort
- Nagoa
- Gangeshwar
- St Paul's Church
Nature2 days
Silvassa nature
Lakes, deer parks and forest.
- Vanganga
- Dudhni
- Satmaliya
Culture1 days
Tribal culture
Local crafts and museums.
- Tribal Museum
- Silvassa market
Beach3 days
Gujarat coastal link
Combine with Saurashtra lions and temples.
- Diu
- Somnath
- Gir
District by district
Every district, place by place
3 districts. Open any to see what's worth your time — gold tags mark lesser-known places.
DamanHQ Daman · 4 places · 1 offbeat
Former Portuguese enclave with seafront forts and churches.
- HeritageNani Daman FortPortuguese-era sea fort with the Bom Jesus church.
- HeritageMoti DamanWalled Portuguese quarter with the cathedral and old houses.
- BeachDevka and Jampore BeachSeafront promenades with quiet black-sand beaches.
- CultureLighthouse and Mirasol GardenOffbeatColonial-era lighthouse and a lakeside park.
DiuHQ Diu · 5 places · 2 offbeat
Island town with a fort, beaches and Portuguese churches.
- Must-seeDiu FortLarge Portuguese sea fort with cannons and old cells.
- BeachNagoa BeachHorseshoe beach with palms and water sports.
- HeritageSt Paul's ChurchBaroque Portuguese church with a fine facade.
- SpiritualGangeshwar TempleOffbeatSea-washed rock Shiva temple on the shore.
- OffbeatNaida CavesOffbeatOld quarried caves with light shafts.
Dadra and Nagar HaveliHQ Silvassa · 5 places · 2 offbeat
Inland tribal district with the Daman Ganga river and forest.
- NatureVanganga Lake GardenLakeside garden with a nearby Dadra picnic spot.
- CultureTribal Cultural MuseumCollection of Warli, Kokna and Dhodia artefacts.
- NatureDudhni and Madhuban DamOffbeatReservoir and backwaters with island picnics.
- WildlifeLion Safari ParkLion safari at Silvassa.
- WildlifeSatmaliya Deer ParkOffbeatDeer park and a quiet forest area.
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Eat
Signature flavours
- Fresh seafood
- Portuguese-style prawn dishes
- Daman fish curry
- Gujarati thali
- Local fish fry
Beachfront hotels, heritage guesthouses and budget Silvassa stays.
Festivals
When to time your visit
- Daman Tourism Festival — January (dates vary)
- Navratri — October
Insider tip
Liquor is cheaper than in neighbouring Gujarat, but note Gujarat's prohibition when crossing the border.
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Start planning Free trip plannerCompiled from public tourism information and our own knowledge; permits, entry rules, district boundaries, timings and prices change — approximate, verify before travelling. Last reviewed 2026-11-09.