Discover 30 travel destinations across 3 regions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
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Lavachha-Silvassa Road, DNH 396230
Bindrabin Temple, also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is one of the most sacred pilgrimage shrines in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Set in a quiet grove on the riverbank near Lavachha, the temple's serene natural setting under ancient banyan trees draws thousands of devotees during Mahashivratri.
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South Coast, Diu 362520
Framed by rugged limestone hills and turquoise waters, Chakratirth Beach is an intimate coastal cove in central Diu famous for its sunset vistas and mythological significance. According to local lore, Lord Krishna dispatched his Sudarshan Chakra here to vanquish the demon Jalandhar, leaving holy footprints preserved in the shoreline stone. The scenic hill offers landscaped gardens and seaside paths.
Hidden Gem
Moti Daman, Daman 396220
Constructed in 1607 by Captain Ruy de Mello de Sampaio, the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedios is a preserved gem of colonial ecclesiastical architecture in Moti Daman. Celebrated for its tranquil enclosed cloister, the church preserves a golden wood-carved altar crafted with high-relief floral motifs and devotional figures reflecting authentic Portuguese craftsmanship.
Inside Moti Daman Fort, Daman 396220
Completed in 1603 inside the fortified walls of Moti Daman, the Cathedral of Bom Jesus stands as an exceptional exemplar of Portuguese Baroque craft. The cathedral's interior is renowned across Western India for its colossal high altar carved in deep rosewood and gilded in radiant gold leaf, depicting scenes from the life of Christ, complemented by six grand carved side shrines.
Hidden Gem
Opposite Tribal Museum, Silvassa 396230
Built by the Portuguese colonial administration between 1886 and 1889, the Church of Our Lady of Piety is one of the oldest surviving Christian monuments in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The church displays stone masonry, tall arched portals, and stained-glass windows standing quietly in the heart of Silvassa.
Riverbank Road, Silvassa 396230
Flowing gently past Silvassa from the Western Ghats before meeting the Arabian Sea at Daman, the Daman Ganga river is the environmental artery of the union territory. The landscaped riverfront promenade provides shaded seating under native banyan trees, walking boulevards, evening sunset viewpoints, and vantage points to observe local tribal river lifestyles.
Moti Daman Waterfront, Daman 396220
Constructed atop the northwestern bastion of Moti Daman Fort, the Daman Lighthouse has guided seafarers into the mouth of the Daman Ganga river for generations. The adjacent waterfront promenade offers views of colorful wooden fishing dhows anchored along the docks, crashing tides at the rivermouth, and unhindered ocean sunsets.
Devka Beach Road, Nani Daman, Daman 396210
Devka Beach is a favorite recreational shoreline in northern Daman, distinguished by its rocky shoreline during low tide and roaring surf during high tide. The beach is accompanied by a paved coastal promenade, seaside cafes, and an adjacent amusement park featuring colorful musical fountains and children's amusement walkways.
Eastern tip of Diu Island, Diu 362520
Constructed by the Portuguese in 1535 following a treaty with Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, Diu Fort is an imposing limestone sea fortress jutting into the Gulf of Khambhat. Encircled by a deep sea-water moat, the citadel houses monumental stone ramparts, centuries-old bronze and iron artillery cannons overlooking crashing waves, a Venetian-style lighthouse, and historic chapels.
Hidden Gem
Fort Area, Moti Daman, Daman 396220
The Dominican Monastery in Moti Daman was established in 1567 as a premier headquarters for theological studies in the Portuguese Estado da Índia. Though damaged over centuries of maritime conflicts, its majestic stone arches, carved floral keystones, and remnants of the main chapel's towering walls still evoke a profound sense of antiquity and architectural grandeur.
Dudhni Jetty, Damanganga Reservoir, DNH 396230
Formed by the extensive backwaters of Madhuban Dam near the Maharashtra border, Dudhni is a tranquil ecotourism haven surrounded by undulating green hills. Visitors can glide over the calm mountain-fed waters on Kashmiri-style shikaras, speedboats, or passenger ferries that access remote tribal villages and rustic shoreline camps.
Fudam Village Seashore, Diu 362520
Tucked against rocky sea cliffs in Fudam village 3 km from Diu town, Gangeshwar Mahadev is an extraordinarily spiritual shore temple said to have been consecrated by the five Pandava brothers during their exile. Five natural stone Shiva Lingas of graduated sizes are carved directly into the intertidal rocks, where each incoming wave of the Arabian Sea performs a natural, rhythmic Jalabhishekam ritual.
Ghoghla Coast, Diu 362540
Situated in the Ghoghla village enclave across the tidal channel on the mainland side of Diu, Ghoghla Beach is one of India's prestigious internationally certified Blue Flag beaches. It offers miles of tranquil, immaculate golden coastline with gentle tides, eco-friendly beach lounges, clean promenades, and calm conditions ideal for swimming and barefoot beachcombing.
Chakratirth Beach Road, Diu 362520
Perched dramatically on a windswept hillock overlooking the open Arabian Sea near Chakratirth Beach, the INS Khukri Memorial honors the 18 officers and 176 sailors who perished when the Indian Navy frigate was torpedoed during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. It features a full-scale enclosed metallic model of the warship facing the horizon, an open-air amphitheater, and sunset promenades.
Jampore Coast, Moti Daman, Daman 396220
Located south of Moti Daman, Jampore Beach is widely regarded as Daman's finest swimming and adventure shoreline. The beach features a wide expanse of firm, dark golden sand that slopes gently into the calm Arabian Sea, surrounded by dense groves of casuarina pines that provide cool shade for picnics, camel rides, and parasailing.
Daman Ganga River, near Silvassa 396230
Constructed jointly by Gujarat and the Union Territory across the Daman Ganga river, Madhuban Dam is a massive engineering feat that gave rise to a vast, shimmering reservoir flanked by emerald hill ranges. The observation points offer views of surging spillways during the monsoon and serene glassy waters surrounded by dense teak woodlands in the winter.
Kadaiya Village, Nani Daman, Daman 396210
Set amidst quiet rural greenery in Kadaiya village, Mirasol Lake Garden is a man-made water resort featuring two central islands surrounded by a shimmering artificial lake. Connected by arched wooden pedestrian bridges, the garden provides pedal-boating, toy train rides, landscaped flower beds, and shaded waterfront pavilions popular for family outings.
Moti Daman, Daman 396220
Commenced in 1559 following the Portuguese conquest of Daman, Moti Daman Fort is an immense military citadel sprawling across more than 30,000 square meters. Protected by massive stone walls, ten formidable bastions, and a moat connecting to the Daman Ganga river, the fort contains within its walls centuries-old government secretariats, colonial mansions, and majestic historic cathedrals.
Nagoa Coast, Bucharwada, Diu 362520
Nagoa Beach is Diu's premier coastal haven, celebrated for its unique horse-shoe crescent shoreline of soft golden sands and calm, shallow azure waters. What sets Nagoa apart from every other beach in India is its grove of exotic Hoka trees (Hyphaene thebaica)—branching gingerbread palms introduced by Portuguese voyagers from tropical East Africa centuries ago.
Delvada Road, near Diu Fort, Diu 362520
Located just outside the Diu city walls, Naida Caves form an otherworldly subterranean labyrinth created by a blend of ancient geological sea-water erosion and Portuguese sandstone quarrying. Dramatic openings in the rock ceiling allow shafts of golden sunlight to pierce the cavernous chambers, illuminating hanging banyan tree roots and intricate step-like rock tunnels.
Hidden Gem
Daman Ganga Riverbank, Silvassa 396230
Sprawled along the banks of the Daman Ganga in Silvassa, Nakshatra Garden is a conceptual botanical sanctuary designed according to ancient Vedic astrological lore. The garden is partitioned into sectors representing the 27 Nakshatras (constellations), each planted with its specific sacred tree and medicinal shrub, alongside lotus ponds and walking paths.
Daman Ganga Riverbank, Nani Daman, Daman 396210
Standing on the northern bank of the Daman Ganga opposite Moti Daman, Nani Daman Fort was built between 1614 and 1627 and dedicated to Saint Jerome. Notable for its monumental arched portal adorned with a high-relief statue of St. Jerome and two stone sentries, the fortress houses the Church of Our Lady of the Sea, peaceful grounds, and ramparts with clear river views.
Hidden Gem
Offshore Creek, Arabian Sea, Diu 362520
Panikota Fort, known historically as Fortim do Mar, is a stone island citadel built on an isolated coral reef roughly 1 nautical mile off the shores of Diu. Accessible via motorboat or viewed from the Diu Fort bastions, this fortress features thick stone battlements, a historic lighthouse, and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea that guarded the entrance to the inlet.
Hidden Gem
Khanvel Road, Dapada, DNH 396230
Located near Dapada on the way to Khanvel, Satmaliya Deer Park is a lush sanctuary home to thriving populations of spotted deer (chital), sambar, nilgai, and blackbucks. A watchtower near the waterhole provides panoramic views of the animals grazing freely amidst teak and bamboo forest canopy.
Bander Chowk, Main Bazaar, Diu 362520
Dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, St. Paul's Church was consecrated in 1601 and stands as the only functioning Portuguese-era church in Diu. Resembling the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, its pristine white stone façade features exquisite Gothic and Baroque volutes, while the interior showcases intricately carved Burmese teakwood pulpits and statues of Jesuit saints.
Hidden Gem
Near Bander Chowk, Diu 362520
Constructed in 1598 on an elevated promontory in Diu town, St. Thomas Church is a striking Gothic monument that was converted into the Diu Museum. Its whitewashed stone edifice and vaulted halls house a collection of antique wooden religious statues, stone inscriptions dating to Portuguese governors, multi-colored clay idols, and ancient maritime defense artifacts.
Sayli Road, Silvassa 396230
Set in central Silvassa, the Tribal Cultural Museum preserves the rich indigenous anthropological legacy of the local Warli, Dhodia, Kokna, and Kathodi tribes. The museum exhibits traditional life-size mud-and-bamboo tribal huts, intricate Warli wall paintings, hunting weapons, ritual brass jewelry, and ancient wood instruments like the Tarpa.
Dadra Village, Dadra and Nagar Haveli 396193
Spanning over 7 hectares in Dadra village at the entrance of the union territory, Vanganga Lake Garden is a picturesque landscaped retreat designed in traditional Japanese garden aesthetics. A calm central lake surrounds an island connected by rustic timber bridges, bordered by towering weeping willows, illuminated musical fountains, paddle-boats, and paved walking tracks.
Vasona, Silvassa 396230
Part of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli wildlife conservation initiative, Vasona Lion Safari spans 20 hectares of natural woodland. Visitors board secured safari vans that navigate through the forested territory to observe majestic Asiatic lions in an open natural habitat.
Hidden Gem
Zampa Road, Diu 362520
The Zampa Gateway, historically known as Porta do Sol or the Sun Gate, marks the medieval entrance in the western fortification wall of Diu. Painted in distinctive red sandstone hues, the gateway is flanked by defensive turrets and intricately sculpted stone carvings of heraldic lions, winged cherubs, and royal Portuguese crests, alongside an artificial waterfall and landscaped garden plaza.