Around Daman And Diu And Dadra And Nagar Haveli
Day 1 Stop 1 – Devka Beach
After checking in, a 10-min journey from the main town towards the north side takes you to experience the sea breeze on the shore of Devka Beach. It’s always been a favourite amongst the visitors for the beach shacks lined up on its coast and several beach-facing hotels/resorts situated near its coastline.
Day 1 Stop 2 – Nani Daman Jetty
Enjoy the local seafood for lunch and proceed to the next stop, Nani Daman Jetty, which is roughly 10-12 minutes away from Devka Beach. Autorickshaws and local buses are easily available near the beach. The small garden at Nani Daman Jetty has been renovated using unique architectural style and designs. It is a favourite among children due to the playground in the garden.
Day 1 Stop 3 – The Fort Of Saint Jerome/Nani Daman Fort
While enjoying the view of the Daman Ganga River meeting the Arabian Sea at Nani Daman Jetty, one will come across the majestic Fort of Saint Jerome. When you behold the sight of the fort’s surrounding area from the top of the walls, you can spot Chhapli Sheri Beach located at the north side of the fort and Lighthouse Beach and “Ram Setu” towards the south
Day 1 Stop 4 – The Church Of Our Lady Of The Sea
The church is enclosed in the fort of Saint Jerome. It is an extension of an ancient chapel, which was constructed in the year 1627. We suggest you visit any of Daman’s churches before evening as all of them are usually closed around 5:30 pm. There are several popular fast food stalls around the fort where you can stop for a quick bite.
Day 1 Stop 5 – Moti Daman Fort
It takes a 10-minute journey from Nani Daman Jetty to reach Moti Daman Fort with the help of local transport via Rajiv Gandhi Setu, or you can take a 15-minute walk via the pedestrian bridge. The construction of the imposing Moti Daman Fort dates back to the 16th century when the territory was a Portuguese enclave. We advise you to take at least a couple of hours to explore and learn about the fort and the places enclosed in it. The fort and a few places located in it will give you a sneak-peek into Daman’s 400-year-old history and its liberation. Most of the fort’s areas are accessible to the general public for visiting.
