Diu

Diu One Day Itinerary

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Tourist attractions are situated to close to each other and the following sequence makes your sightseeing

Diu Fort is the first place to explore Diu. The 500-year old fortress was built and ruled by the Portuguese and is now a landmark of Diu. The fort is considered one of the seven wonders of Portuguese origin in the world. History buffs will love to stay here for a longer duration.

Time duration: 1 – 2 hours

At a distance of 900 meters from the Fort is the Diu Museum.

Diu Museum was previously known as St. Thomas Church and has been converted to a museum, showcasing the historical artifacts used in the colonial era. St. Paul Church is in the same vicinity and must not be missed.

Time duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

O Coqueiro near Diu Museum serves exquisite sea food.

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2 km from the museum, you get to Naida Caves.

Another wonder of Diu is the Naida Caves. Naida cave is a unique cluster of man-made caves. These were built by the Portuguese settlers. This is still not very popularly known so the number of tourists visiting the attraction is very less. Photographers will make this their paradise.

Time duration: 45 min – 1 hour

Drive around further 1.5 km and you get to the famous INS Khukri memorial.

The name of this particular beach is Chakrathirth Beach. The specialty of this beach is that it houses the miniature of INS Khukri a warship that was used in the 1971 battle and was destroyed. The INS Khukri Memorial Park has been developed to commemorate the officers and sailors of the sunken ship.

Time duration: 1 – 1.5 hours

The final attraction in Diu is the Nagao beach which is 7 km from INS Khurki Memorial Park.

Nagao Beach is the busiest beach in Diu. Ideal place for families and especially for children. A Dinosaur Park keeps the kids engaged and thrilled. A fascinating attraction is the Sea Shell Museum situated along with the Airport. The museum has a unique collection of seashells. The museum closes at 05:00 PM.

Time duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

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