Daman Weekend

Daman: history

The Portuguese took Daman in the 16th century and stayed until December 1961. They left two forts facing each other across the Daman Ganga river: Moti Daman and Nani Daman.

Daman is now the headquarters of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Daman: tourist attractions

• Moti Daman FortOld walls, government buildings and the Bom Jesus Church.
• Nani Daman FortThe smaller fort of St. Jerome, by the fishing harbour.
• Devka BeachA promenade with food stalls and children's rides.
• Jampore BeachA quieter beach, good for a walk at sunset.
• LighthouseA view of the river mouth and the sea.
• Mirasol Lake GardenA small lake park with boating.

Daman: excursions nearby

• Udvada about 15 kmHome of the Iranshah, the holiest fire temple of the Parsi community.
• Tithal Beach about 30 kmA black-sand beach near Valsad.
• Silvassa about 35 kmGardens, a lion safari park and Dudhni lake.

Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.