Places to visit in Daman – explore the best spots in the historical town

SIGHTSEEING, DAMAN Updated : Jul 13, 2017, 12.56 PM IST

Photo by:  Miteshnathani, Creative Commons Attribution Licence

When you are in Daman, it is pretty tough to become immune to its charms. You know you should branch out and leave your comfort zone to explore the region, but just the thought of it can bring up more questions than answers. What are the best places to visit in Daman? Which of them are worth visiting? And so on.

To prove it's worth it, we did the homework for you and collated a list of five best places to visit in Daman. To make sure you vacation is complete with an amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner, surfing lessons, jewelry shopping, and an evening stroll here’s a quick dekko at the best trips you can make in the historical town.
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Mirasol Lake Garden

Located close to the Devka Beach, the clean Mirasol Lake Garden is a surprise treat for several visitors touring the beach. Also known by the name of Daman Kadaiya Lake Garden, the Mirasol Lake Garden is a jovial place t...more

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Religious

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Portuguese churches and chapels of Daman

They are few in number but still house the original Portuguese wood carving art which is spectacular. With my local friend Gabriel, I first visited the Church of Bom Jesus, which is in the main secretariat area of Moti D...more

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Nature

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Devka and Jampore beaches

Daman attracts massive number of tourists from neighbouring states of Gujarat and Maharashtra during weekends. Mumbai is a mere 190 km away and Daman is a perfect family destination for those who are looking for more pea...more

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Historical

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Old quarters of Nani Daman

To my surprise, a walk in the old quarters of Nani Daman is what no one talks about. Probably all tourists are busy exploring the bigger monuments missing out on the daily life and old heritage buildings that lie unnotic...more

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Historical

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The Moti Daman fort and lighthouse

Daman is the city of twin forts, each built on the opposite banks of Daman Ganga River at the confluence where the river merges with Arabian Sea. Although the forts are in urgent need of restoration, a walk on the street...more

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