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Area : 72 Sq. km
Altitude : 12 mts.
Season : October to May
Daman which was ruled by the Portuguese still carries haunting
memories of a tumultuous era which witnessed the colonial rule. It
was liberated in 1961.
In the far south of Gujarat is the 56-sq.km enclave of Daman was
taken in 1961 from the Portuguese, who had seized Daman in 1531. The
Portuguese had been officially ceded the region by Bahadur Shah the
last major Gujarati Sultan in 1559. For a time Daman and Diu was
governed from Delhi. Daman is a laid back little town with a
somewhat tropical flavour. There is still a lingering Portuguese
flavour to the town with its fine old forts and churches but it’s
definitely not a smaller version of Goa.
Places of attraction :-
Moti Daman Fort:
The entire fort area is very clean and tidy with well –planned roads
and tiny clean lanes side cafes mini gardens and flowering trees.
It’s quite pleasant to wander around the wide streets within the
fortified walls. The place has a sleepy atmosphere and the views
across the river to Nani Daman from the ramparts just near the
lighthouse are beautiful.
Light House:
At sunset standing on the Daman Ganga River Bridge one gets a
glimpse of a lighthouse which is a reminder of Portuguese period.
Gandhi Park:
A municipal park has been developed for children. From here one can
have a beautiful view of the bridge connecting Nani Daman with Moti
Daman.
Bom Jesus Church and Our Lady of Rosary Chapel:
These impressive churches built by the Portuguese are famous for
their magnificent rosewood carvings. The Church of our Lady of the
Rosary across the overgrown square the ancient Portuguese tombstones
set into its cool damp floor. The altar is a masterpiece of
intricately carved gold-painted wood. Light filters through the
windows illuminating wooden panels painted with scenes of Christ and
the apostles.
Hilsa Aquarium and Kachigam Water Tank:
The recently developed Hilsa Aquarium is a special attraction to the
tourists. It has a collection of exotic and colourful fishes.
Devka Beach:
A sandy beach. It is perfectly safe for swimming. A beautiful
recreation park for children has been provided. The sunset here is a
sight to behold. About 3 kms north of Nani Daman the rocky shores of
Devka beach are nice but nobody can swim here. The ambience of the
place is easy-going and there’s tourist complex containing
landscaped walkways and a children’s playground.
Jampore Beach:
3 kms south of Moti Daman the picturesque shores are Jampore beach
is at Moti Daman. The Jampore beach is a long stretch of sands
shaded by groves of casurinas.
Satya Narayan Mandir:
Shri Satya Narayan Mandir of Daman is the only temple of its kind in
the whole country. It attracts thousands of people from far and
near.
Somnath Temple:
It is famous for the architectural brilliance of the ornamental
Somnath Temple with intricate glasswork.
Jain Temple:
To the north is a Jain Temple. The walls inside are completely
covered with glassed over 18-th century murals depicting the life of
Mahavira who lived around 500 BC. |
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