India vacations

A log of our vacations around India - here we relive some of our fondest holidays. Over the last few years we have had some amazing experiences at Udaipur, Mt Abu, Jaipur, Kanyakumari, Allepey, Kovalam, Tanjore, Pondicherry, Kodai, Chennai, Mamallapuram, Mysore, Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri, Deeg, Diu, Ahemadabad, Kinnaur, Nako, Sangla,....

Monday, February 19, 2007

Diu - first impressions

Our journey from Delhi to Ahemadabad had already left us on the edge. And now, travelling by road from Veraval to Diu, doubts were raging within us. The landscape was quite bleak. It was pretty hot even in late Oct. The roads were not good. Veraval smelled of fish. It didn't look like Diu would turn out to be the right choice for a idyllic holiday that we wanted. Even the smiling cotton plantations couldn't lift the foreboding.

But all of this changed once we crossed the bridge across the sea inlet to reach the island of Diu. Suddenly the view was dominated by lines of strangely shaped palm trees - called the Hoka Palm. The place exuded warmth and happiness.

We headed straight for the beach. And what a beach it was - clear blue water with gentle waves washing up the sandy shores. We had a leisurely stroll while the children were busy making their first sand castle. It was noon- and we had the entire beach to ourselves.


We could have stayed there endlesly but the taxi guy was waiting to drop us to the hotel and leave. We soiled all the taxi floor with our sand filled shoes. But like all the people we met here, he was extra gracious, not once saying anything. The road to the hotel was very picturesque, all along the sea. Finally we reached the hotel - Radhika Beach Resort. The place turned out to another beauty. It is very well landscaped, with beautifully lawns, statues and greenery all around. Kids were overjoyed to see the lovely pool- they spent at least 5 hours in it everyday for the entire stay.

10 Comments:

Blogger Mridula said...

The resort does look beautiful. Rajeev, how crowded it gets there? I hope not like goa?

4:01 PM  
Blogger rajeev said...

This was the view from our room. Once the Diwali hols started, it was full. But it was still far from crowded.

4:21 PM  
Blogger rajk said...

I am from Veraval and was a little hurt to read that it smelled..But it's the truth, I know...Just that people who live there get used to the smell..
Anyway, good to know u went all the way to visit Diu. Am curious, why Diu?

1:26 PM  
Blogger rajeev said...

Raj,
I believe, Veraval has a thriving fishing business. Us being vegitarians and generally not used to the smell of fish, found it a bit overwhelming.
Why Diu? well, for one, we wanted to go to a not very crowded beach side. And then reaching and making reservations at Diu was much more easier than say Goa/Puri...

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4:04 PM  
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12:23 PM  
Blogger puneet said...

Thanks Rajeev, The blog was informative as Im also planning a trip to Diu in march 12. we'll reach veraval but im not sure how good the cabs available are from Veraval? Can you share your exp and any relevant information please

3:12 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

The Resort is looking very beautiful.Enjoying vacation on that beautiful place is really feel good.There are many services provided by the travel agency like car rental, taxi services etc.If any one want to visit that place on any place in India you can use that services.

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