About Rukhada (Baobab) Tree, Nagoa
The Rukhada (Baobab) Tree at Nagoa is a centuries-old Adansonia digitata tree located near Nagoa village in Diu district of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Believed to have been introduced by Portuguese colonists from Africa, it is notable for its massive trunk and distinctive bottle-shaped form. The tree is a well-known natural landmark near Nagoa Beach and is visited for its botanical rarity and historical association.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see a single massive Baobab tree with an exceptionally broad trunk and sparse branches standing by the roadside near Nagoa. The setting is open and semi-arid with surrounding scrub and agricultural land, close to Nagoa Beach. There is no enclosed complex; visitors view and photograph the tree from the roadside area and can walk around its base.
Key highlights
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Centuries-old Baobab (Adansonia digitata) with massive bottle-shaped trunk
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Rare African species introduced to Diu during Portuguese period
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Well-known natural landmark near Nagoa Beach
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Distinctive local name Rukhada / Hokka Tree
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Popular roadside photography stop for visitors to Nagoa