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Former Portuguese coastal town with two old forts, carved churches and easy beaches near Vapi.
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Daman is a short trip from Mumbai or Surat, with Portuguese-era forts and churches on both banks of the Damanganga river and two beaches close to town. It suits a relaxed weekend, families and anyone who likes old colonial lanes, sea views and seafood.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| October to March | The pleasant season. November to February sees roughly 20 to 30 degrees C, and January is the coolest and driest month. |
| March to May | Hot and humid, with May highs of about 36 degrees C. Plan sightseeing for early morning or late afternoon. |
| June to September | Monsoon with heavy rain; July is the wettest month at about 440 mm. Beaches are rough. |
Large Portuguese fort begun after the 1559 conquest, with ten bastions, a land gate to the south and a sea gate to the north. Old churches and government buildings sit inside its walls.
Church inside the Moti Daman fort, consecrated in 1603, known for its painted and gilded wooden altar and carved south door.
Ruins of a former Dominican seminary in the fort area, with floral stone carvings and greenery around them.
Smaller fort on the north bank of the Damanganga, built between 1614 and 1672, with a big gateway topped by a statue of St Jerome, a church and an old cemetery.
Jain temple in Nani Daman known for its glass murals.
Rocky beach lined with hotels and food stalls, good for sunset walks; underwater rocks make swimming unsafe. A small amusement park with rides and a food court sits beside it.
Man-made lake with two islands joined by a bridge, boating, a toy train and cafes, next to a water park.
Quiet sandy beach lined with casuarina trees, with benches, snack shacks and camel and horse rides. Safer for a paddle than Devka at low tide.
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Guesthouses and simple town hotels in Nani Daman and Devka | ₹1,300 to ₹2,800 |
| Mid-range | Beach hotels and resorts at Devka and Jampore | ₹3,300 to ₹5,300 |
| Luxury | Large resort hotels, including casino and beach resorts | ₹6,500 to ₹9,000 |
Daman has no strongly distinct cuisine of its own; most visitors eat seafood at beach hotels and restaurants on Devka and Seaface Road. There is Parsi food in Nani Daman, a fast-food area at the jetty by St Jerome Fort, and snack shacks at Jampore. Alcohol is cheap here; buy it from licensed shops rather than beach hawkers.
Vegetarian thalis, pav bhaji, chaat and sweets are easy to find in Nani Daman and at hotel restaurants.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,800 | ₹500 | ₹150 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹4,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 per vehicle |
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