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Daman along with Diu forms one
of the union terittories of India. Daman, is situated on the south
of Indian state of Gujarat. Daman was ruled by the Portuguese for a
long, long time. Since 1531 Portuguese were trying to take over
Daman and were officially able to take over Daman from Bahadur Shah,
in l559. Daman is an underdeveloped town, but with a tropical
flavor, its beaches are definetly very welcoming. It was earlier
called by the name of Damao. Daman after so many years still have a
lingering Portuguese flavour, with its fine old forts and a number
of churches the architectural monuments provide an Poruguese touch
to it, so much that this place remind people of Goa, which was
another Portuguese colony in India. The town is divided into two
parts by the Daman Ganga River. The northern section of the city is
known as Nani Daman, or Little Daman, and contains the hotels,
restaurants, bars and so on. While the southern part, known as Moti
Daman, or Big Daman, contains architectural monuments like churches
and government buildings that are enclosed by an imposing wall. Both
the islands enjoy typically maritime climate. The islands are always
welcoming to tourists and throughout the year one can enjoy a
pleasant atmosphere.
This union territory of Daman is particularly popular with the
people of surrounding state of Gujarat for a very special reason and
that is liquor. As the surrounding parts of Gujarat have been
declared dry or no liquor zones. Daman offers a paradise for those
who are interested in drinking India's finest scotch whiskey or
trying there hands on the local drink of feni. Streets of Daman are
lined with endless bars.
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Tourist Attractions: |
Fort of St. Jerome, Jain temple, Se Cathedral,
Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Light House, The Amusement Park, The
Gandhi Park, Devka beach, Jampore beach, Satya Nagar Udyan. |
