 About
Daman & Diu
Situated on the
southern border of
the state of
Gujarat, off the
Saurashtra coast
bordering Junagadh
district, is the
Union Territory of
Daman and Diu. A
colony held by the
Portuguese for a
long period even
after India got
independence, Daman
and Diu became a
part of the
erstwhile Union
Territory of Goa,
Daman and Diu in
1961. When Goa was
conferred with
statehood in 1987,
Daman and Diu became
a separate Union
Territory.
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 Amusement Parks
Daman Ganga
Tourist Complex
An unique integrated
project with a
Cafeteria, Cottages,
Conference Hall,
Health Club (under
construction), Amphi
Theatre, Giant Water
Falls, Water sports,
Island Gardens,
Fountains which
provide the visiting
tourist all
facilities in one
location. This
complex will
mesmerise any
tourist visiting
Daman with its
beauty, facilities
and size.
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 Beaches
Devka Beach
The Long shore -
line at Devka has
always fascinated
the tourists. The
beautiful and well
tended amusement
park with its
musical fountain and
kid's corner has
become very popular,
attracting bus loads
of tourists every
weekend. When the
park is illuminated
on festive days, it
provides an
enchanting sight.
Most of the food
joints and posh
hotels are just
within walking
distance. Taxis and
auto rickshaws are
easily available to
take you to Devka.
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 Historical Places
Fort of Moti
Daman
The massive Fort
that runs round the
settlement like a
girdle, dates back
to 1559 AD. The
Colossal structure
in the present form
encompasses about
30,000 sq. Meters.
with 10 bastions and
two gateways. The
Fort is protected by
a moat on the land
side and also
connects the river
to the sea. It is
basically polygonal
in plan with
projections at
regular intervals of
about 500 feet and
carrying splayed
angular bastions.
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Places to See
Nani Daman
has some interesting
sites like Fort of
St. Jerome or Nani
Daman Fort. The most
conspicuous part of
the fort is the
giant gateway facing
the river with a
large statue of St.
Jerome who was one
of the most eminent
priest of the
Catholic Church. The
principal building
inside the fort is
the imposing church
of Our Lady of the
Sea. This Catholic
Church is one of the
ancient seats of
office and has a
fine altar with
superb paneling. The
ramparts are a good
place from which to
watch the fish
market and small
fishing fleet which
anchors alongside.
To the north is a
Jain Temple whose
inside walls are
covered with
glassed-over 18th
century murals that
depict the life of
Mahavira, the
founder of Jainism.
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