To the south of Gujarat, this former Portuguese island is a favourite with backpackers, thanks to its laid back atmosphere.
My suggestion
Hire a moped and and wind your way around Diu Island at your own pace. The roads are in good condition and there's little traffic compared to other towns in India.
Nina Montagné
Travel writer
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The island of Diu, a former Portuguese enclave, is the hidden pearl of Gujarat.
For a lot of travelers in India, New Delhi is the capital of everything that they need to get away from as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, the town has some wonderful secrets that I would like to share with you.
In the local dialect, "Apani Dhani" means "Our Hamlet", an affectionate name given to the place by Ramesh C. Jangid, founder of the ecolodge and a pioneer of a form of militant tourism in India, especially in Rajasthan and his own native region of Nawalgarh.