Daman boasts of a rich historical heritage spanning over more than 2000 years. The district of Daman of the erstwhile Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu is situated in the Surat District of Gujarat. Daman is just 160 km from Mumbai, 110 km from surat, 300 km from Baroda and about 400 kms from Ahmedabad. and in particular, the drive from Mumbai is a pleasant road jDaman, Indiaourney. Daman can boast of a rich and multi - faced cultural heritage. Dance and Music are very much part of the daily life of Damanite. Here is a true fusion of cultures - tribal, urban, European and Indian.This ornate amalgam is reflected in the traditional dances of Daman.
A Portuguese enclave for four centuries and a half till the close of the colonial rule in 1961, Daman has been a coveted prize for which princes and potentates, indigenous satraps and alien powers waged wars. Muted memories of history lie vaulted in the monuments of Daman gathering the slime of time. It had been a melting pot where races and cultures met and mixed to bring forth a· multi-coloured identity. Try Daman once and you'll be drawn to this scenic spot again and again. Pest, repose, fun and laughter with friendly and hospitable people: Daman is non-pareil.
Daman has, what it takes and more, to gratify the whims of sun bathers, beachcombers, sight-seers, swimmers, monument lovers, shoppers and ultimate escapists ! There is exquisite sea food to satisfy the palate : pomfret, prawn, dadha, Bombay duck, crab, the list is endless; while the quaint bars and modern restaurants satisfy the pleasures of life.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Altitude: 12 metres.
- Climate (°C):
- Summer: Max 36, Min 20
- Winter: Max 26, Min 20
- Best Season: October to May
HOW TO REACH
Rail:
Nearest rail head to Daman is Vapi (12 kms) on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line of
western railway.
Road:
Vapi, which lies on Mumbai-Ahmedabad NH no.8 connects Daman by road to Bombay 193
km, Ahmedabad 367 km, Diu 763 km & Panaji via Bombay 787 km. Regular S.T.Bus services are available from Vapi,
Bhilad and Valsad.
Local Transport:
Local buses, unmetered taxis and tongas are available from the railhead
to other towns.
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Fort Moti Daman
- Fort Nani Daman
- Light House (in Moti Daman Fort)
- Bom Jesus Church and Our Lady of Rosary Chapel (inside fort, Moti Daman fort)
- Our lady of Sea Church (inside Nani Daman fort)
- Hilsa Aquarium
- Kachigam Water Tank
- Nani Daman
- Hathi Park
- Moti Daman
- Bridge Side Garden
- Nani/Moti Daman
- Municipal Children Park
- Nani Daman
Beaches
- Devika Beach 4 km, Near Devka Colony
- Nani Daman
- Jampore Beach 6 km, Near Jampore Village
- Moti Daman
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