Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Small union territory on India's west coast formed in January 2020 by merging Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu; three districts, capital Daman.
Treat the three districts as separate trips: Daman pairs with Silvassa (about 30 km apart via Vapi in Gujarat), while Diu is far away at the tip of Saurashtra and is usually combined with Somnath and Gir.
Highlights: Diu Fort and the old town of Diu · Nagoa Beach in Diu · Moti Daman fort and Bom Jesus Church · Devka and Jampore beaches in Daman · Silvassa and the Dudhni lake area in Dadra and Nagar Haveli · Naida Caves and St. Paul's Church in Diu
When to go
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Towns, valleys and cities worth the trip, with how they rate this month.
Diu
Island town with a large Portuguese sea fort, quiet beaches and a relaxed old town.
Silvassa
Main town of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a green base for forest, river and tribal culture trips.
Daman
Coastal town split by the Daman Ganga river into Moti Daman (fort and churches) and Nani Daman (markets and Devka beach).
Diu Fort
16th-century Portuguese sea fort at the east end of Diu island.
Nagoa Beach
Horseshoe-shaped beach on Diu island lined with hokka palms, the most popular beach in Diu.
Devka Beach
Long promenade beach in Nani Daman with an amusement park and seafront walkway.