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Devka Beach

 

Devka Beach 

The long shore-line at Devka has always fascinated the tourists. The beautiful and well tended amusement park with its musical fountain and kid's corner has become very popular, attracting bus loads of tourists every weekend. When the park is illuminated on festive days, it provides and enchanting sight, Most of the good joints and posh hotels are just within walking distance. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available to take you to Devka. Children enjoy the facility of a pony-ride on the sands.

The traveller can beat the summer heat by taking a swim in the cool waters of the sea. Those who are not very familiar with the beach at Devka should kindly take note that rough rocky formations are there beneath the water level. 

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Location
4 Kms from Daman
Distance Vapi (12 Kms)
STD Code 02638
Language Gujarati, Hindi, English & Portuguese
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
Summer (deg C) Max 36, Min 20; Winter Max 26, Min 20. September to May
Entertainment
Surfing, Boating, Fishing & Swimming
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai 193 Kms.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Vapi 12 Kms.
Road: Bombay 93 Kms, Ahmedabad 67 Kms, Diu 763 Kms, Panaji Via Bombay 87 Kms.
Jampore Beach

Towards south, Jampore Beach leads on to the border of Gujarat. It is a pleasant spot, where one communes with nature in sublime solitude. This beach is most suited to swimming as it is danger-free, During low-tide, one can walk on the soft wet sand right in to the sea, Don't miss a picnic with your family in the shade of Casurina plantation on the sea-shore.


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Location
6 Kms. from Daman
Distance Vapi (12 Kms)
STD Code 02638
Language Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, English & Portuguese
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
September to May
Entertainment
Surfing, Boating, Fishing & Swimming
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai 193 Kms.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Vapi 12 Kms.
Road: Bombay 93 Kms, Ahmedabad 67 Kms, Diu 763 Kms, Panaji Via Bombay 87 Kms.

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Nagoa Beach

If you are not keen on site-seeing, take a twenty minutes refreshing drive through open arid land to dense coconut groves to reach the Nagoa Beach. It is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the village of Bucharwada. The beach is exceptionally beautiful and quiet. In the exceptionally beautiful horse-shoe (semi-circular) shaped beach, various water sports facilities are available. It is safe for swimming. Plenty of branching Palm Hoka trees whisper and sway in the intoxicating sea breeze all day long. The virginity of the beach and serenity of the surroundings give you peace and pleasure beyond expression.


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Location
77 Kms from Veraval
Distance Take a 20-minute drive from Diu
STD Code 02875
Language Gujarati, Hindi, English & Portuguese
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
Summer Min 20 degrees C, Max. 38 degrees C , Winter Min. 20 degrees C, Max. 25 degrres C. September to May
Entertainment
Surfing, Swimming & Fishing
How to Reach
Air: Diu is connected by vayudoot services with Bombay and Ahmedabad.
Rail: The nearest railhead Delwada 9 kms connected via veraval by metre gauge line. However veraval 85 Kms is the convenient railhead connected to Bombay via Ahmedabad.
Road: Diu is well connected by road via Una 30 Kms to Ahmedabad 495 Kms , Bhavnagar 225 Kms Veraval 77 Kms. There are regular state transport bus services from Una, Delwada to Diu.

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JALLANDHAR SHRINE

JALLANDHAR SHRINE

Jallandhar Shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome, contains a niche wherein a stone carved face of Jallandhar is seen. Near by there is also a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 km from Diu Town.

 

Information
Location
1 km from Diu Town.
Distance Vapi (12 Kms)
STD Code 260
Language Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, English & Portuguese
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
September to May
Entertainment
Swimming, Fishing, Surfing & Boating
How to Reach
Air: Nearest Airport is Mumbai. Domestic and International flights are available.
Rail: The Nearest railhead is Vapi just about 12 Kms. Other nearby railway head is Valsad Jn. just about 35 Kms.
Road: Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway No. 8 connects Daman via Vapi. Some prominent distance: Mumbai - 193 Kms. Ahmedabad - 367 Kms.
Diu - 763 Kms. Panaji (GOA) via Mumbai - 787 Kms.

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