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Daman

Daman boasts of a rich historical heritage spanning over more than 2000 years. The district of Daman of the erstwhile Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu is situated in the Surat District of Gujarat. Daman is just 160 km from Mumbai, 110 km from surat, 300 km from Baroda and about 400 kms from Ahmedabad. and in particular, the drive from Mumbai is a pleasant road journey. Daman can boast of a rich and multi - faced cultural heritage. Dance and Music are very much part of the daily life of Damanite. Here is a true fusion of cultures - tribal, urban, European and Indian.This ornate amalgam is reflected in the traditional dances of Daman.

Altitude: 12 metres
Climate (°C):
Summer: Max 36, Min 20
Winter: Max 26, Min 20
Best Season: October to May
How to get there

Air:
Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur (138 kms).
Rail:
Nearest rail head to Daman is Vapi (12 kms) on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line of western railway.

Road:
Vapi, which lies on Mumbai-Ahmedabad NH no.8 connects Daman by road to Mumbai (Bombay) 193 km, Ahmedabad 367 km, Diu 763 km & Panaji via Mumbai (Bombay) 787 km. Regular S.T.Bus services are available from Vapi, Bhilad and Valsad.

Local Transport:
Local buses, unmetered taxis and tongas are available from the railhead to other towns.
Places of Interest

Fort Moti Daman
Fort Nani Daman
Light House (in Moti Daman Fort)
Bom Jesus Church and Our Lady of Rosary Chapel (inside fort, Moti Daman fort)
Our lady of Sea Church (inside Nani Daman fort)
Hilsa Aquarium
Kachigam Water Tank
Nani Daman
Hathi Park
Moti Daman
Bridge Side Garden
Nani/Moti Daman
Municipal Children Park
Nani Daman
Beaches

Devika Beach 4 kms, Near Devka Colony
Nani Daman
Jampore Beach 6 kms, Near Jampore Village
Moti Daman