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About Daman
A perfect weekend getaway is what Daman is all about. Daman is one of the most amazing locales in India, that adorns a perfect blend of beauty with beautiful beaches, Gothic architecture, lush coconut groves and amazing climate. Daman is one of the favorite among tourists, especially tourists from Maharashtra and Gujarat due to the proximity. Daman shares a flawless combination of Portugal and Indian culture and influence which is strongly felt by tourists. The closeness to Mumbai (just a 2and half hours drive) makes it an ideal picnic spot or weekend destination for people who crave for small opportunities to rush out of the hustles and bustles of city life.
Daman is divided into two parts, Moti Daman (Big Daman) and Nani Daman (Small Daman). Both the places are worth visiting and offer their share of fun and enjoyment for tourists in form of various attractions within. Since Daman is not very big and nothing much to do, ideally the place serves as a weekend destination or even a 1 day picnic spot near Mumbai.
Daman is also visited for one more reason. With no restriction on drinking as well as with less tax applied on alcoholic drinks, drinks are found to be much cheaper than normal rates anywhere in India. This is one reason why Daman is favorite among drinkers.
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Best time to visit Daman
Daman is at its best when visited post monsoons, as the whole territory is lit with lush greenery. With winter to join further which makes Daman a cool place, the ideal time thus for visiting Daman is from October to early April.
What to do in Daman
Relax
Enjoy the beaches
Visit the historic monuments
Witness the Gothic style architecture
Visit the Portugal style churches
Visit the light house
Go swimming and splashing at Nani Daman Beach
Have a great weekend
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Where to eat at Daman
Eating is no problem in Daman, as there are many eateries both budgetary as well as good and comfortable ones. With many hotels and resorts located in Daman, eating is no problem. But overall in Daman, other than private hotels, one can find various restaurants serving both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food.
What to shop at Daman
Though there is not much to shop in Daman, yet the market area in Daman sells lots of varieties of shopping items and local items. A place known to be Foreign Market or Dubai Market is located in Daman where you find various items including household appliances, electronic goods, cell phones, food articles both imported and Indian as well as gift articles and fashionable garments.
Places of attraction in Daman
Jampore Beach
Located at Nani Daman, Jampore Beach is one of the most beautiful and safest beach known to tourists. This beach is located towards the Gujarat Border and is one of the popular tourists spots in Daman.
Located at Nani Daman, Jampore Beach is one of the most beautiful and safest beach known to tourists. This beach is located towards the Gujarat Border and is one of the popular tourists spots in Daman.
Devka Beach
Located on Moti Daman, Devka Beach has a rocky sea shore and hence is not safer for swimmers. However one who loves to collect shells, colored rocks and conchs should definitely pay a visit to this beach specially during mornings.
Located on Moti Daman, Devka Beach has a rocky sea shore and hence is not safer for swimmers. However one who loves to collect shells, colored rocks and conchs should definitely pay a visit to this beach specially during mornings.
Moti Daman Fort
A must visit attraction, the Moti Daman Fort is built on the confluence at Daman. This fort is around 500 feet tall and is held by angular bastions.
A must visit attraction, the Moti Daman Fort is built on the confluence at Daman. This fort is around 500 feet tall and is held by angular bastions.
Nani Daman Fort
The fort at Nani Daman is a small fort and is surrounded by high stone walls. The giant getaway of this fort gives it a majestic feel. There is a church of Our Lady of the Sea placed within the fort.
The fort at Nani Daman is a small fort and is surrounded by high stone walls. The giant getaway of this fort gives it a majestic feel. There is a church of Our Lady of the Sea placed within the fort.
Kadiaya Lake Garden
Kadiaya Lake Garden is a must visit tourist attraction in Daman. This man made garden is popular and spooted in many movies. The garden is located near the lake and thus offers a panoramic view. There are toy trains, computer games, restaurant and amazing greenery which makes it popular among tourists.
Kadiaya Lake Garden is a must visit tourist attraction in Daman. This man made garden is popular and spooted in many movies. The garden is located near the lake and thus offers a panoramic view. There are toy trains, computer games, restaurant and amazing greenery which makes it popular among tourists.
Church of Bom Jesus
Church of Bom Jesus in Daman is a perfect example of Portuguese architecture and serves as one of the most religious places in Daman.
Church of Bom Jesus in Daman is a perfect example of Portuguese architecture and serves as one of the most religious places in Daman.
Pargola Garden
Pargola Garden is a monument made as an remembrance of Portuguese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the uprising of Dadra and Nagra Haveli.
Pargola Garden is a monument made as an remembrance of Portuguese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the uprising of Dadra and Nagra Haveli.
Dear madam
ReplyDeleteLet me introduce myself. I am working at Tata Hospital, Mithapur, Gujarat.
I was searching for a bus to go to Saputara for a short vacation. I could not find a single bus operator. I even called
a few operators but I was told that there are bus services to Saputara.
I came across your site and thought you may be kind enough to help me.
Kindly let me know, how to reach Saputara from Ahmedabad.
Thank you in advance
Best regards
Dr Ajith
Hello Dr. Ajith
ReplyDeleteI was pretty shocked to check on site that there isn't any direct bus service from Ahmedabad to Saputara. No inter state bus services travel on this path. How surprising! Maybe you should try hiring private vehicles or check with local private travel operaters for private bus services. The Google maps provide exact travelling route with proper driving directions. Try using the same. They also mention toll nakas and single details including each n every turn. Do try out.
Hope you have a great journey. If you avail any good travel service n enjoy your holiday do let me know. Its good to know such things. And remember the ropeway in Saputara doesn't operate in rainy seasons. Weekends are pretty full, but those are times when boating and ropeways function pretty well.
Any other query let me know. Glad to help!!