Location of the important battle,The batle of Diu in the year 1509 that was fought between Portugal and united force of Egypt,Venice,Turkey,The Republic of Ragusa and the then Sultan of Gujarat,it is the distrit in Daman and Diu,a Union territory.
An exotic brew of Sun,sand and sea,Diu is an ideal place for those in search of exile from the rat race of the world.Ruled by many kingdoms, Portugal has left a deep impression on the island,since it was a Portugese colony till the year 1961. Presently,a Union territory,Diu was seperated from Goa in 1987. It served as a naval base and a trading post for the rulers then.
Topography:
Diu, lies a bit off the south coast of Kathiwar(Saurashtra) Peninsula in Gujrat an dis seperated from the area by a tidal creek.The island covers an area of 40 km sq and holds a population of 44,110 according to the latest census.A fishing town,Diu is famous for its old Portugese feel which is imperative from the presence of fortess and a Cathedral.
History:
The history of the island dates back to the year 1535 when the then Sultan of Gujarat,Bahadur Shah joined hands with portugese in military communion to defeat Humayun,the Mughal Emperor.The sultan allowed the Portugese to build a fort(known as the Diu Fort) and keep a stronghold on the land.The communion between the two soon ended and the latter refused to move from the mainland so guarded.A number of attempts to throw the Portugese out of the state went in vain.
Beaches in Diu:
1. Nagoa beach:
Located near the village of Bucharwada,the beach is remarkbly quiet and beautiful.Shaped up like a horse shoe,Nagoa beach is ideal for swimming. Abundant water sports facilities are available here for those you,not only admire the sea from a distance but in it,too.The soft sand invites everyone to nap under the palm trees filled with calming breeze.
2. Ghoghla Beach:
A sandy beach,it provides all the basic amenities to tourist which canbe made available to them from the tourist complex.Goghla Beach serves as the largest and the balmiest beaches in Diu.
Tourist Attractions:
1. Jallandhar Shrine:
Located on a small hill near the beach at a distance of 1 km,the dome of the shrine encompasses a carved stone faced like Jallandhar,a mythical demon killed by Lord Krishna.
2.Gangeshwar Temple:
Situated 3 km away from Diu,Gangeshwar temple boasts of five shivlings sitting amidst the rocks of the seashore.The shivlings are washed by the tidal waves.It is gathered that the 5 pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile.
Other places to visit:
* St Paul's Church
* St. Frances of Assisi
* St. Thomas Church
* Sea Shell Museum
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An exotic brew of Sun,sand and sea,Diu is an ideal place for those in search of exile from the rat race of the world.Ruled by many kingdoms, Portugal has left a deep impression on the island,since it was a Portugese colony till the year 1961. Presently,a Union territory,Diu was seperated from Goa in 1987. It served as a naval base and a trading post for the rulers then.
Topography:
Diu, lies a bit off the south coast of Kathiwar(Saurashtra) Peninsula in Gujrat an dis seperated from the area by a tidal creek.The island covers an area of 40 km sq and holds a population of 44,110 according to the latest census.A fishing town,Diu is famous for its old Portugese feel which is imperative from the presence of fortess and a Cathedral.
History:
The history of the island dates back to the year 1535 when the then Sultan of Gujarat,Bahadur Shah joined hands with portugese in military communion to defeat Humayun,the Mughal Emperor.The sultan allowed the Portugese to build a fort(known as the Diu Fort) and keep a stronghold on the land.The communion between the two soon ended and the latter refused to move from the mainland so guarded.A number of attempts to throw the Portugese out of the state went in vain.
Beaches in Diu:
1. Nagoa beach:
Located near the village of Bucharwada,the beach is remarkbly quiet and beautiful.Shaped up like a horse shoe,Nagoa beach is ideal for swimming. Abundant water sports facilities are available here for those you,not only admire the sea from a distance but in it,too.The soft sand invites everyone to nap under the palm trees filled with calming breeze.
2. Ghoghla Beach:
A sandy beach,it provides all the basic amenities to tourist which canbe made available to them from the tourist complex.Goghla Beach serves as the largest and the balmiest beaches in Diu.
Tourist Attractions:
1. Jallandhar Shrine:
Located on a small hill near the beach at a distance of 1 km,the dome of the shrine encompasses a carved stone faced like Jallandhar,a mythical demon killed by Lord Krishna.
2.Gangeshwar Temple:
Situated 3 km away from Diu,Gangeshwar temple boasts of five shivlings sitting amidst the rocks of the seashore.The shivlings are washed by the tidal waves.It is gathered that the 5 pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile.
Other places to visit:
* St Paul's Church
* St. Frances of Assisi
* St. Thomas Church
* Sea Shell Museum
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