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Voykit pocket guide · India
Diu
દિવ
Spend 2 days: day 1 forts, museums, Ghoghla beach; day 2 Nagoa & Ghoghla beaches, water sports, sunset at Chakratirth.
Diu is a small island union territory with a Portuguese fort, several quiet beaches and a compact town centre. Two days let you see the main sights, relax on the best beaches and sample fresh seafood without rushing.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- દિવ
- Best months
- Oct–May (check)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, check)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,200–3,500 excl. bed · High ₹4,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- All services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | ₹30–₹70 |
| Seafood thali | ₹250–₹500 |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | ₹150–₹250 |
| Bike rental per day | ₹300–₹600 |
| Beach water‑sports (single activity) | ₹400–₹1,200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DIU · Diu Airport
- Flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat; about 30 min by taxi to town.
Typical fares
- DIU Airport → Diu town, taxi
- about ₹500–₹800, 30 min (check)
- Bike rental (full day)
- ₹300–₹600 per bike (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Autorickshaws are the main public transport; rent a bike or scooter for flexible island touring (helmet required).
See and do
Known for
- Diu Fort
- Portuguese churches
- Ghoghla and Nagoa beaches
- Sea‑shell museum
- Fresh seafood
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Veraval (Somnath) | Bus 90 km (56 mi), about 2 h (check)Bus 56 mi (90 km), about 2 h (check) | ≈2 h (check) |
Sleep
- Diu town centre
- Cheap guesthouses and mid-range hotels near the fort and bus station.
- Nagoa Beach area
- Resorts and boutique hotels; quieter, with water sports and restaurants.
- Ghoghla Beach area
- Largest beach; a few resorts and basic accommodation.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | માફ કરશોmaaf karsho |
| Thank you | આભારaabhar |
| How much is this? | આ કેટલું છે?aa ketlu che? |
| Can I pay by card? | કાર્ડથી ચૂકવી શકું?kaard thi chukvi shakun? |
| Where is the bathroom? | બાથરૂમ ક્યાં છે?bathroom kya che? |
| I need a taxi, please | મને ટેક્સી જોઈએmane taxi joie |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic can jam during rush hour; drive on the left and watch for motorbikes.
- Water‑sports operate Oct–May; off‑season conditions may be rough.
- Wear a helmet if riding a motorbike or scooter.
- Some beaches (e.g., Jalandhar) have no shops – carry water and snacks.
Diu is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic, sun exposure and occasional monsoon flooding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Diu yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Diu Fort
- Portuguese churches
- Ghoghla and Nagoa beaches
- Sea‑shell museum
- Fresh seafood
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Diu District official site: diu.gov.in/
- Wikidata – Diu: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Diu, revision 5327230 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5327230
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Diuદિવ
આ સરનામું, કૃપા કરીને
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- All services112
US consulate in Mumbai; Indian visa info at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/diu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.