Diu - Diwali on the beach
To our amazement we found that Diwali season is the 'high' tourist season for Diu as whole of Gujrat shuts down for about a week after Diwali. This meant that we saw the resort at its best - specially decorated for the holiday season. We saw some of the most beautiful rangolis here, even on the doors -
We were fascinated by the shiny, flourescent colors. We found that these colors are specially made for rangoli - by crushing sea-shells. Kids tried their hand at it, using some simple as well as some elaborate paper stencils.
We celebrated one of the msot memorable Diwali nights in Diu. The hotel staff guided us to the beach to burst our crackers. It was amazing to see "Anars" being reflected in the waves. Some local children too joined us and helpd us clear the debris later.
Yes! the holiday was memorable. Made doubly so by the lovely resort. Its setting, location, food, pool, staff, playroom, even the inhouse store - all were just superb. The 2k per day was more than justified :)
posted by rajeev @ 4:55 PM
9 Comments:
Rajeev, I can see through the pictures that the kids had a good time. But 2K per day! Are there budget options available? And what is the off season :)
Mridula,
The resort was great. It was also the priciest in Diu - so 2k in 'peak' season is way below anywhere else i believe.
Diu has 'budget' written all over. it has lots of inexpensive options to stay and eat. Though most of those are in the town - about 5 km away from the most popular beach.
Off season is any season other than Diwali. The weather is on the hot side, my reco is for Nov - Feb. Even during Diwali hols, the evenings were not too crowded, as it attracts mostly day travellers from Gujarat. Before Diwali, often we were the only people on the beach. Beaches are not long here but very calm and beautiful
If you do go there, can add a side trip to Gir - about 4 hrs from Diu. And maybe Rann of Kuch.
Also there are overnight (7-8 hrs) sleeper Volvos from Ahemdabad to Diu.
Wow!Hope I get to go some time!
Rajeev this is an off-topic comment. Do you remember this incident?
http://noidaunplugged.blogspot.com/2006/05/funny-thing-happened-to-me-on-way-to.html#links
Now I know Ashish in real life and you in the blog one. What a coincidence!
hey this must be lot of fun:)
I heard Diu has plenty of budget places to offer too !
My next trip would have been Diu but for lack of planning. Maybe early next year or as you say Diwali is the best time to go there.
Cuckoo,
wait, diwali is not the best time for Diu. Its the most popular time with loads of holidayers from Gujarat. The prices are almost double of rest of the year.
But yes, the resorts are decorated specially. New year should be a better time.
Happy Diwali to you and our loved ones Rajeev.
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