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Daman and Diu
located in the west coast of India is besieged by the Arabian Sea.
These two miniature islands form a unique union territory of India.
It has the
influence of the Portuguese era and the scenic sea beaches of Daman and
Diu are the vital destinations for tourists who yearn for sand, sun and
sea.
These serene
beaches are attractive as they are far from commercial manipulations
making your tour very enjoyable amidst the pristine nature in Daman and
Diu.
Alluring
Daman
Daman was
earlier referred as ‘Damao’ and is enveloped by the Kolak River to the
North, Kalai River to the South and to the west is Gulf of Cambay.
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This land is endowed
with palm fringed golden beaches and the natural beauty dominates this
landscape. The excellent churches and royal forts is a significance of
the heritage of 2000 years. The clutter of Indian, Portuguese and
tribal culture accentuates the unparalleled identity of Daman.
Celestial
Diu
Diu has its
prominence in the epic Mahabharata as the legend says that Pandavas
stayed at Mani Nagar during their period of exile. The Jallandhar
temple possesses the evidence of this historical occurrence. The Diu
Fort as well as the Fortino do Mer sway the panorama with the
Portuguese thriving heritage. The alluring beaches spell a cast of
charm.
Enthralling
Beaches and precise churches
However scorching is
the summer or terrifying is winter; you cannot resist the lustrous
beaches at any time. The pristine beauty of nature flaunts with silvery
sand and palm trees speckled with the cerulean wave. The Devika beach
is exotic at Nani Daman, the Jampore beach at Moti Daman is shady and
the Nagao beach at Diu is really bewitching. This has to be experienced
once in a life time.
Daman and Diu has a
glorious inkling of Portuguese era in every part of its territory. The
Catholic and Gothic churches portray the exquisite architecture of the
Portuguese. Some of the significant and well preserved Portuguese
architecture is prevalent and is yet captivating the entire world. The
Lady of Sea Church, the Bom Jesus Church and our Lady of Rosary Chapel
are illustrations of the
Portuguese reign for more than four centuries.
Accessibility
The nearest Airport
is Mumbai from Daman and Ahmedabad from Diu. The nearest rail route is
through Vapi which is sited 12 kms on the western railway
Mumbai-Ahmedabad line. The most convenient rail route is the one that
is linked to Mumbai through Ahmedabad via Veraval using meter gauge.
Road connects Daman and Diu. There are sufficient S.T.buses plying from
Bhilad, Valsad and Vapi.
Local
Transport
Exploring Daman can
be done using local buses, Tongas and auto rickshaws. All these
transportations are available from the railway station.
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