Where to visit

Where to visit in Daman?

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, IndiaChecked 17 July 2026

Quick answer

Daman is a beautiful coastal city located on the west coast of India, bordered by Gujarat and the Arabian Sea. Formerly a Portuguese colony for over four centuries, it is known for its quiet beaches, historic fortresses, and unique colonial architecture.

Daman is a beautiful coastal city located on the west coast of India, bordered by Gujarat and the Arabian Sea. Formerly a Portuguese colony for...

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A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

01

Explore Moti Daman Fort

2 hours | Easy | Historical Portuguese fort; free entry

02

Sunset walk at Jampore Beach

1.5 hours | Easy | Public beach; free entry

03

Bom Jesus Church

A gorgeous 16th-century Portuguese church in Moti Daman featuring ornate gold-carved altars. | 2 km

04

Nani Daman Fort (St. Jerome Fort)

A smaller fort facing the Daman Ganga river, containing a high-walled courtyard and an old church. | 1 km

05

High walls of Moti Daman Fort

Photo spot listed in the Daman destination record.

06

Golden altars of Bom Jesus Church

Photo spot listed in the Daman destination record.

07

Jampore beach sunset with palms

Photo spot listed in the Daman destination record.

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Good first tap

Relax at Devka Beach, explore the historic Moti Daman Fort, and enjoy tax-free liquor and seafood by the coast.

Best time

October to March

How to reach

Smooth roads connecting via NH-48 (Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway) to Vapi and onwards.

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