The island of Diu, lies in the Gulf of Combay near Veravd port off the Saurashtra Coast of Gujarat . It is separated from the southern extremity of the Saurashtra Peninsula by a narrow channel running through a swamp. An erstwhile Portuguese colony. Diu is connected to the mainland by a narrow channel on the north with no commercial explertation or environmental degradation, it offers pristine golden beaches, palmgroves and monuments of yester years. Nagoa, Ghoghla, Jallandhar, Gomatimata and Chakratirth beaches are favourites with travelmasti enthusiasts. Living with and near the nature is what makes Diu special.
For wanderers/explorers the battlement of Div Fort, St Paul's and St Thomas churches, temples of Dwarka, Somnath, Palitana and Sansan Gir Sanctuary are perfect spots. Just an hour's flight from Mumbai, the tranquility and pleasant year round climate of Diu is a tremendous travelmasti!
AccessRailways
Veraval, some 80 km from the downtown, is the nearest railhead. Veraval is connected Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Rajkot. Girnar Express and Somnath Mail are the two important trains.
Airways
A daily flight from Mumbai is there. It is just at an hour's distance.
Roadways
Dih is well connected with major cities of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The approximate distances to some important centres are
- Ahmedabad : 500 km
- Bhavnagar : 225 km
- Ghoghla : 15 km
- Junagarh : 180 km
- Keshod : 150 km
- Mumbai : 930 km
- Una : 30 km
Accommodation - Hotel Ankur
- Apna Guest House
- PWD Guest House
- Hotel Sea View
- Tourist Cottage
ExcursionsDiu could be your base station for some fabulous destinations in Goa as well as Gujarat, Approximate distance between Div and some important centres are as :
- Delwada : 10 km
- Dwarka : 240 km - A pilgrim site
- Girnar Hills : 190 km
- Sasan Gir Forest : 128 km - For wildlife lovers
- Gupta Prayag : 10 km
- Palitana : 200 km
- Somnath Temple : 90 km - Historic temple
- Some Important Beaches and Facilities Available
Chakratirth Beach : Located nearby Diu town, changing rooms plus an open air auditorium
Comping Site, Kevdi : Located on Melala Nagoa Road, 6 km from Diu, tented accommodation.
- Ghooghla : A tourist complex
- Gomatimata : A tourist hostel (proposed)
- Jallandhar : A six cottage complex
- Nagoa : Tented accommodation
