Exploring Portuguese City – Damao/Daman. Chapter-2

Hello Guys! Namaste, Flavours of India is Back with Travel blog. Bag packer’s get ready to explore Portuguese city known as Damao. First, of all I would like to request you all please read chapter-1 of exploring Portuguese City – Damao/Daman in that, I have discussed about best places to explore in Daman. So, in this chapter-2 I will be sharing which other places are best to explore in Daman city. 

Image editor - Yash Bhavsar | Copyright Infringement.

So, here is the list of best places to explore in Daman.

•  Moti Daman fort
•  Nani Daman fort
•  Jetty
•  Queen Necklace.

Moti Daman Fort:

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Moti Daman Fort

At a distance of 2.5km from Daman Bus Stand. It is one of the most famous monuments in Daman. The construction of this Moti-Daman fort was done by Portuguese in 16^th century to guard against Mughals who ruled the area until the Portuguese arrived. Even though, it was built in 16^th century till today, it standing in the same position. as it needs to be restoration but then also, it attracts thousand of tourist in every weekend. This fort is also famous for The Chapel of our Lady Rosario, the Church of Bom Jesus, and Inside this fort it has Secretary Office, Municipality Office, School, Hospital and Portuguese street or colony. It has a best view across river Daman-Ganga to Nani-Daman Jetty and fort through it.

Image By -Yash Bhavsar | Chapel

Image By - Yash Bhavsar | Church

Nani Daman fort:

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Nani-Daman fort

At a distance of 1 km from Daman Bus Stand. It is also one of the most famous monuments in Daman. The construction of this Nani-Daman fort was done by Portuguese in 16^th century to guard against Mughals who ruled the area until the Portuguese arrived. Also, popular as the St. Jerome fort, it is small fort with massive walls made up of stone. It is situated on bank of river Daman Ganga; the fort shows the culture of Christian religion. it also served as a school, Cemetery inside it. Near, to this fort the other attraction is jetty where it acts as barrier from tides, waves and also served as docked for small Boats. Jain Temple, is famous for its architecture which shows 18^th century murals that portray the life of Lord Mahavira, and Dubai market, where you can go for shopping of Imported toys, chocolates, clothes and many more items.

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Mooring 

Jetty:

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | View From Jetty

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Mooring

It is a place built to acts as a barrier from tides, waves and also served as docked for boats. This place is to relish yourself. You can visit this place and have a picturesque view from this place. You will find the boat is docked/parked at this place. You can visit this place and freshen up your mind by just inhaling the fresh breath and good sound of waves which gives the fresh energy to mind. On jetty, there is one temple known as Samudra Narayan Temple that draws a pilgrim and It is situated at a great location.

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Dockyard 

Queen’s necklace:

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Queen's Necklace

Image By-Yash Bhavsar | Moti Daman Fort Road

As you all know queen’s necklace means what? Right! So, like Mumbai marine drive. The Daman city also has Queen’s necklace which is recently build in 2019. It is same like marine drive. It also called as mini-marine drive. It is 2.5 km long promenade along the lighthouse road Moti-Daman in city of Daman, India. The promenade is lined up with Palm trees. you can spend by seeing the sunset with a perfect vivid hues of orange sky in evening. In morning, lots of people visit this place for walking and jogging purpose. It is place where you can find calm, peace, tranquil, and reinvigorate yourself. The best time to visit this place is in rainy season, where you will find the tides that are so high and weather is so pleasant. You will get a panoramic view of Arabian sea through this mini-marine drive. If you are planning of trip to Daman then, this place you must visit and without exploring this place you will not get joy because this is most famous place to visit in Daman.  

If you are planning of trip to Daman. then, best time to visit Daman is between October – April. Backpacker’s get ready to plan a trip to Daman and explore the Portuguese city known as Damao and create your beautiful lifetime memories at Portuguese City.

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