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Daman, an erstwhile Portuguese enclave and
a picturesque port-town is a popular
getaway for city-dwellers. On the West
Coast, hugged by the Arabian Sea and
casuarinas, Daman was liberated in 1961 to
form a part of the Indian Union. Daman is
ideal for sun-bathers, beachcombers,
sightseers, swimmers, monument-lovers and
shoppers. There is exquisite seafood to
satisfy the palate while modern
restaurants satisfy the pleasures of life.
Within its 72 sq. km. area there is
everything a tourist looks for: gentle
winds, soft sands, inviting waters,
historic churches, majestic forts in
imposing splendour, coconut groves,
stately palms and sleepy villages nestled
on the creeks! There is accommodation to
suit every taste and pocket and the people
are unique in their diversity and
hospitality. Hindus, Christians, Muslims,
Parsees – all live in harmony. These
communities and the fishermen make Daman a
heartwarming place. |
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Sights & Sounds
There are three popular beaches: Devka (3 km
from downtown Nani Daman), Fisherman’s Beach
at Sea Face in Nani Daman, and Jampore (4 km
from Moti Daman). Devka is rocky with
blackish sand, while Fisherman’s and Jampore
are good sandy beaches. Jampore is best for
bathing. At Fisherman’s Beach, boat rides
into the sea and pony rides are popular.
Horse-riding is also available at Jampore
Beach. At Devka, the main tourist centre,
the local tourism department has developed a
beachside amusement park that includes a
children’s toy train and merry-go round in
entertainment, a fast-food restaurant,
ice-cream parlour and pizza centre in dining
options and large gardens. Entry to the park
is with a ticket.
CHAKRATIRTHA BEACH
Chakratirtha Beach of Daman and Diu
is one of the most alluring beaches in
Gujarat, India. This
beach of Daman
and Diu is known for its sunset
point. Tourists from all over flock to this
town to visit the stunning
Chakratirtha
Beach.
The main attraction of this
beach of Daman
and Diu is an ancient Shiva
temple on the beach. One must not miss out
the open-air auditorium on the Chakratirtha
Beach, Diu which also provides the facility
of changing rooms.
This beach of
Daman and Diu is properly
maintained and this can be said looking at
the landscaped gardens which have been
artistically manicured. A
beach holiday
Package to Daman and Diu remains
incomplete without a visit to the lovely
beach of Chakratirtha, which is one of the
major tourist attractions in Gujarat.
The view of the turquoise waters of the
Arabian Sea hitting the silvery shores with
foamy waves are a treat to the eyes. One can
also get find accommodation close to the
Chakratirtha Beach, if you plan to spend
more time with the sands here.
DEVKA BEACH
Devka Beach of Daman and Diu
is about 3 km north from Nani Daman.
Devka Beach offers excellent
recreation to the Tourist. The waves of the
beach dance at your toes and the visual
drama played out by nature with sea turning
its colour and the sky mirroring each
passing mood has always charmed the
tourists.
During low-tide, one can even walk right
into the sea and collect shells and various
stones. The traveler can even beat the
summer heat by taking swim in the cool water
of the sea but take precaution while bathing
in sea as there are rocky formations beneath
the water.
At
Devka Beach of Daman and Diu
is the most popular tourist attraction of
the beachside is the amusement park that has
been developed. This amusement park includes
kids corner with toy train, merry-go round
and large garden, fast food centre and ice
cream parlor. In the amusement park there is
multi colored fountains on play which
provide an enchanting sight and are
tourist’s delight. A tourist can also enjoy
pony and camel ride on the sand.
JAMPORE BEACH
Jampore Beach of Daman and Diu
leads on to the border of Gujarat. This
beach of Daman
and Diu is a pleasant spot, where
one communes with nature in sublime
solitude. One can have swimming it is a
danger-free beach of Daman and Diu. During
low-tide, one can walk on the soft wet sand
right in to the sea. Do not miss a picnic
with your family in the shade of Casurina
plantation on the sea-shore.
NAGOA BEACH
Nagoa Beach of Daman and Diu
is a tiny seaside village and this area is a
popular haunt for those on beach holidays
and beach tours to West India. This alluring
place has the rustic charm of an old fishing
village. This is one of the major beaches in
Diu, the Nagoa Beach of Diu is just about 7
kms west of town. One can have natural
sunbathing which is tempting on these
sun-kissed sands.
Amidst the swaying palm trees and the cool
breeze
of the
beach of Daman and Diu. One can
also enjoy lazing around the deserted
environs of
Diu Nagoa Beach. This
daman and Diu beach is a
palm-fringed, largely deserted and secluded
beach,
Nagoa Beach,
Diu is one of the most alluring
beaches in India. This beach is
just twenty minutes invigorating drive from
Diu will ferry you to
Nagoa Beach which with a stretch
of about 2 kms from one end to another is
extraordinarily beautiful .The unique
shoe-shape of the beach makes it one of the
most beautiful
beach of Daman and Diu. A swim in
the water of this virgin beach is the most
refreshing one.
NANI DAMAN
Nani Daman beach of Daman and Diu
is a nice place to go to during your beach
holidays and beach tours with Idian Beach
Holidays. During the tour to
Daman and Diu Beaches one can
have many number of places which includes
places like the
Daman Fort,
Gandhi Park,
a
fishing dock, an ancient Church
and a lovely lighthouse
How to Reach Daman & Diu?
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Mumbai which is160 km.
By Rail and Road Vapi 13 km, is the
primary access point for Daman. It is the
railhead, the turn-off point on the National
Highway No. 8 (Delhi-Mumbai) and the main
feeder station for communications. Daman is
only linked by road to the rest of the
country.
Vapi, on Western Railway’s main
Delhi-Mumbai and Ahmedabad-Mumbai lines, is
very well linked to all parts of the
country, through Mumbai and Ahmedabad. There
are frequent inter-city express train
services from both Ahmedabad and Mumbai
including Shatabdi Express.
From Vapi, transfer to Daman is possible by
taxi and auto-rickshaws. These are readily
available at Vapi’s railway station, bus
stand and other parts of the city. A taxi
charges about Rs. 60 to Rs. 100.
Autorickshaw fare is negotiable. |