Daman & Diu is the second smallest union territory of India (after Goa), this destination is located on the west coast of India. They are basically twin islands which were under the control of the Portuguese for over a time period of 450 years until the Indian Independence and were declared as the part of the Indian republic on December 19, 1961. Known for its natural grandeur, Daman & Diu is a famous weekend getaway for the local people of nearby locations. These islands are dotted with massive forts, wonderful cathedrals, and many other remarkable monuments which convey the subtle old world charisma of its colonial era. Read on to know more about Daman and Diu:

Best Time to Visit: Daman and Diu is twin island destination and therefore, enjoys pleasant climate throughout the year. During summers, the cool breeze coming from over the Arabian Sea while winters can be a bit cold. Thus, the best time to visit Daman and Diu is from the beginning of October to the end of May.

How to Reach: Daman and Diu can easily be reached from both Maharashtra and Gujarat. By Air: Diu Airport is the main air link to Daman and Diu. The Airport is just 5 KM away from the town north of Nagoa Beach. Various major airlines operate regular flights to and from Mumbai & various cities of Gujarat. By Rail: The nearest railhead to Daman and Diu is Vapi which is about 10 KM away. Apart from nearest railway station to Diu is Delwada, which is about 9 KM away and is linked by Veraval port town by the meter gauge line. By Road: Daman and Diu is linked by National Highway No 8 of India which connects it to Ahmedabad (367 KM), Mumbai (193 KM) and Vadodara (300 KM).

Accommodation Options: Whether it is your first visit to Daman and Diu or you visit this beautiful destination frequently, finding a good accommodation here is not at all a tedious task. Be it a leisure travel, business or holiday, the hotels in Daman and Diu has all kind of travelers as it has a wide range of guest houses, hotels, and luxury beach resorts. A few popular three star hotels of Daman and Diu are Silver Sands Beach Resort, Sea View Hotel, Radhika Beach Resort and Azzaro Resort and spa. All of the hotels, resorts and guest houses offer stay in both A/C and without A/C. However, the cost may vary from Rs. Rs. 500 to Rs 4,000 per day or more than that.

Some of the popular tourist attractions of Daman & Diu which you must visit are Fort of St. Jerome, Devka Beach, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Zampa Gateway, Jallandhar, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Gangeshwar Temple, Gomptimata temple, Nagoa Beach, Jama Masjid. In addition, you may also pay a visit to the stately Light House, the Gandhi Park and the amusement park that are located at Daman jetty. Besides all, enjoy water sports on the beaches of Daman and Diu. Visit Tripmos.com to explore exciting holiday destination and packages of India.