Things To Do In Daman

The Fortress is a landmark in Diu and is one of the ‘Seven Wonders of Portuguese in the World’. The Portuguese built it in the year 1535 with an addition made in 1541 as a defensive fortification in Diu and is located on the west coast of India. It is this enormous sea-facing fort and has two moats, a lighthouse which is the highest point of the Island and a jetty that is still operational. This lighthouse is easy to climb and provides an eye-catching view of the whole place. The fort has cannonballs littered all around and has a low wall with few cannons and some other attractions. Hence the Diu Fort makes for one of the places to visit in Diu.Location- Fort Road, near to PWD Office, Diu, Daman and Diu 362520Price- No entry feeTiming- 8am - 6pmBest Time to Visit - October - February

Revered as on one of the cleanest beaches in Daman, Jampore Beach allures the visitors with its tranquil environment and serene views. Its mud colored blackish water makes it entirely different from the other beaches in the world. This beach is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city making it a great spot to relax and unwind. You can also enjoy thrilling water sports activities here like scuba diving and kayaking during summers. It also has some of the best eating joints and beach shacks where you can enjoy refreshing drinks and scrumptious food. Location- near Moti Daman Jetty, DamanTiming- 24 hrs openBest Time to Visit: Morning

Moti Daman Fort was built by the Portugeuse in the sixteen century and is hailed to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Daman. It boasts of an impressive Colonial style architecture and is also known to house an Iberian Church where you can seek blessings of God. It features ten bastions, two gateways and huge walls. This fort has been damaged several times in the course of history due to natural calamities and seems to be worn out presently. But in spite of these aggressors of nature it still remains one of the best tourist spots in Daman. Location- INR 10 to INR 15 per personPrice- FreeTiming- 8-4 pmBest Time to Visit: Morning