Daman

Location: Western India, Daman & Diu Union Territory
Climate:
Summers: 35⁰ C (Maximum), 21⁰ C (Minimum)
Winters: 24⁰ C (Maximum), 12⁰ C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: September to May
Nearest Airport: Mumbai Airport
Nearest Railhead: Vapi Railway Station (12 km) and Valsad Junction (35 km).
Must Visits: Fort of St. Jerome, Jain temple, Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Devka beach and Jampore beach
Language Spoken: Portuguese, Gujarati, Hindi, English and Marathi
STD Code: 0260

Daman is a popular tourist destination in the Daman District, in the union territory of Daman & Diu, India. This bustling city is located about 93 kilometers away from Mumbai in north. Daman is bordered by the River Kolak on the northern side, River Kalai on the southern part, Gujarat on the eastern side, and in the western side there is the Gulf of Cambay. This city was earlier known by the name of 'Damao', which is a Portuguese name. Daman is spread over an area of 72 square kilometers at an elevation of 12 metres above the average sea level. Being near to the sea level, this city experiences a pleasant and moderate climate round the year. The period from September to May is known as the best time to visit Daman.

Daman is very well-connected to other parts of India mainly though National Highway No.8, however its neighboring city, Vapi (located 12 km away) is connected to the Indian railway network. The mainland of Daman is divided by the Daman Ganga River into two parts, explicitly Nanidaman and Motidaman. According to the historical evidences, Daman is believed to have been ruled by the Kushana Emperor. Many legends however claim that it was fortuitously discovered by Diogo-de-Melo in 1523, while flowing towards Ormuz. Later, in 1531, Daman was established as a Portuguese colony and remained the same for over 400 years. A large fort was built in Motidaman in the 16th century to guard against the Mughals. The fort is still there in its original form. In fact, most of the government offices are housed in it. Finally, in 1961, as a result of war between the Portuguese and the Indians, Daman became a part of Republic of India.

Daman is known for producing a variety of products like pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers, toys, electronics, dyes, printing ink, windmills, plastics, etc. It is an eminent tourist destination for people from Gujarat and other nearby regions. The main reason behind its popularity is its beautiful virgin beaches. Devka beach and Jumpore beach are the two illustrious beaches of Daman District. Many tourists who travel to Daman look forward to indulge themselves in various water sports. Other than adventure sports, Fort of St. Jerome, Jain temple, Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Light House, The Amusement Park, The Gandhi Park, Devka beach, Jampore beach, Satya Nagar Udyan are few places that proffer delightful excursion in the attractive city of Daman.

Best Time To Visit Daman
The erstwhile Portuguese bailiwick, the pretty port city of Daman is truly a heartwarming hotspot for the rubbernecks, beachcombers, shoppers and marine-minded people. Positioned on the Western coast of India,

History Of Daman
Daman has an interesting story of its past, which involves several diverse civilizations that have evolved in the region. The story begins right from the Kushana kings and pass on to the mighty rulership of Ashoka closely followed

How To Reach Daman
As you drive down the wide roads of NH 8 towards the cool breeze and panoramic sights of the Western Ghats, you will be delighted by the authentic culture and idyllic landscape of Daman. As you enter this wonderland,

Places To See In Daman
Take the NH8 route of the Gujarat National Highway and headout to this Portuguese influenced enclave located within the state. Despite being a former European settlement, Daman is not hoarded with international tourist

Shopping In Daman
Daman, a Indian union territory bordered by Arabian Sea, is a paradise for urbanities and solitude lovers who want to while away their time by indulging in 'I-Me-Myself' time. The idyllic land endowed with sheeny beaches, beautiful landscape