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Family Must-Do's
Make Daman your getaway this time you plan a holiday with your entire family. The place has an air of serenity which relaxes every mind. Tour across the town with your family and explore the many wonders the place has kept well preserved. Visit the many impressive forts and stunning cathedrals that keep alive the Portugal influence the town once had. Nature too has provided much to Daman. Kids would simply love the boat rides across the lovely lakes that the town has. The banks have much fun activities too. Devka Beach also forms a good spot to spend a day.
 
Things to See
  • Church of Bom Jesus: One of the most impressive structures in Daman, the Church of Bom Jesus is a 17th century church built by the Portuguese. The church has ornately decorated interiors and intricate rosewood carvings. It houses six finely carved statues of saints.

  • Our Lady of Rosary Church: An excellent blend of Gothic and Byzantine architecture, the church has carved woodwork interiors and a gold painted altar.

  • Fort of Moti Daman: A 16th century fort, the structure is secured by a moat on on one side and the sea on the other. There are some palaces, a secretariat and other official buildings within.

  • Fort of St. Jerome: Another majestic fort in the city of Daman, a high wall encloses the structure. A giant statue of St. Jerome at the gateway and two other huge human figures are raised on the gateway. Check the church dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea inside the fort. The ramparts of this fort provide an excellent view of the town activity.

  • Devka Beach: This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Daman and the beach is rather calm. Camel and pony rides are available at the beach as well as a beachside amusement park that has a toy train and rides for kids. Several well-known hotels and restaurants are situated in its vicinity. Dining at one of the sea-facing restaurants is an enjoyable experience.

  • Jampore Beach: Another famous beach in Daman, it is excellent for swimming. The sea here is relatively calm and the palm shaded shore is an ideal spot for family picnics.

  • Mirasol Water Park: This is a newly constructed amusement and water park in Daman. A must go with your entire family. The place has s lot of fun and activity for you. The park offers much for kids like Go-Carting, Jumper-Boat, Bumping Cars & other thrilling rides.

  • Kadiaya Lake Garden: An excellent restaurant with a picturesque surrounding, this garden looks out to an attractive man-made lake. Lovely fountains and pretty boats add to the charm of the place. Toy-train and computer games make the place more popular with kids too.

 
Gourmet Treats
Daman has a lot of large number of restaurants and cafés, which serve almost all types of cuisines. The restaurant in the Sea View Beach Resort is a good place to sample some delectable seafood. Kalyan in Hotel Miramar offers a dining option with a scenic view of the beach. Some local favourites which should be tried when in Daman include Papri (boiled and salted sweet peas) and Tari Palm Wine (local wine sold in earthenware pots).
 
Shopping Fiesta
Major shopping areas in Daman include Maharaja Super Market at Devka Beach and Nani Daman. Though these places do not have any big brands, souvenirs and other handicrafts can be picked from here. Earrings and necklaces made of seashells and oyster artifacts make good buys. Other handicraft items worth buying include woven bamboo mats and baskets, stringy chappals and sarongs. A market selling some foreign goods called the Foreign Market is also there.
 
Hotels in Daman
Star Hotel name Rate(Rs.)* Inclusions
  Sagar Presidency 1044 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
  Cidade De Daman 1277 Breakfast Dinner All Meal Airport Transfer Tax
 
* All the above rates are per person per night
 

 
 
 
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