Daman

Daman Travel Destinations

Daman, situated in the south of Gujarat, was taken over by the Portuguese along with Goa. At one time, it was governed from Goa, while now it forms part of the union territory of Daman and Diu. This is now controlled by Delhi. Even though the beaches are quite dirty, it constitutes a tropical flavor. Today, Daman is said to be the provider of alcohol as it is banned all over Gujarat. You will find the streets of Daman filled with liquor shops providing the finest Scotch Whiskey and even feni.

The Portuguese took over Daman in 1531 and the region was ceded under the last Gujarati sultan Bahadur Shah. Even today you will find a Portuguese flavor in the city with a number of forts as well as churches. The Daman Ganga River divides the town into two parts, known as the Nani Daman and the Moti Daman. The Nani Daman contains a number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and all such, while the moti Dmana consists of churches and government buildings.

Monuments / Historical Places / Sightseeing in Daman

There are a number of places to visit in Daman. Every year you will find a number of people coming to Daman to see monuments like the Fort of Moti Daman. This fort is mainly connected to the river and also being protected with a moat over the land. You can even plan a visit to Jampore Beach which leads to the borders of Gujarat. You can experience the pleasant feeling of being close to nature. This sea is not at all dangerous, so swimming could be the right thing to do. At the seashore, you should not miss the picnic spot below the Casurina plantation.

Other must-see places would be the Fort of the Nani Daman, the Damanganga tourist complex, the Church of Bom Jesus, and even the Kadiaya Lake Garden.