Daman

Lying on the Gujarat coast, Daman is near Mumbai yet far from its crowd. An erstwhile Portuguese enclave, its bounded on the north and south by Bhagwan and Kalem river respectively. A picturesque port town and a popular gateway for urban population, its surrounded by the Gujarat state on the east and in the west by the Arabian sea.

The place is picture - perfect for travelmasti. It's beaches are througed by Sun bathers, swimmers and beachcombers. Devka beach attracts the most.

Daman, the capital of the union territory of Daman and Diu, with an area of just about 72 sq km offers everything a visitor looks for modern restaurants serving exquisite sea food, accommodation to suit every pocket, gentle winds, soft sands, alluring sea waters, monumental churches, forts along with enchanting coconut grooves, stately palms and dreamy villages. And to this the diversity and hospitality on offer. A pulsating experience, waiting for travelmasti enthusiasts.

Access

Railways

Daman is linked by road only to the rest part of India. The nearest railhead Vapi, which is about 12-13 km away, isthe turn off point on the NH 8, that links Delhi-Mumbai.

A number of trains links Vapi with Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Few important ones are :

• Ahmedabad - Mumbai Shatabdi Express
• Ahmedabad - Pune Express
• Bandra - Vadodara Sayaji Nagari Express
• Mumbai - Gandhidham Kutch Express
• Porbander - Mumbai Saurashtra Express

Vapi Railway Enquiry : 02638 22357

From Vapi one can opt for a shared taxi, that costs around Rs 10-15 or exclusive hire (charges around RS 70). Taxis are virtually available in all parts of cities, that ofcourse include railway station and bus stand. Autorickshaw is another options; the fare is negotiable.

Roadways

Gujarat and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation provide bus services to and from Vapi and other important centres in the region. Besides, many private operators provides services to or via Vapi. For more information , contact Vapi Bus Stand 02638 22850/32660

Accommodation - Seaside Accommodation

• Ashoka Resort
• Brighton Resort
• Hotel China Town
• Dariya Darshan
• Hotel Duke
• Jazira
• Miramar
• Princess Park Resort
• Sandy Resort
• Shilton
• Diamond
• Gurukripa

More Goa Hotels / Resorts

Food

Daman is surrounded by prohibition - Gujarat. Not surprisingly, dining and wining is the most popular pleasure. Almost all popular brands of foreign liquor are available. Moreover. Most of the hotels have their restaurants serving different cuisine's. You can choose from garden restaurants, beach side restaurants and conventional AC/Non AC restaurants. Few notable ones are :

• Daji-ni-wodi at Devka Beach
• Jampore Beach Resort serves Chinese specialty
• Duke for authentic Parsee cuisine. Do try fish patta or Dahan Sak
• Feta-ni-Wadi at Hotel Dariya Darshan, serves seafood
• Kwality at Hotel Brighton. For kababs, tikkas and sizzlers.

Shopping

Dawan is particularly noted for notified custom shops selling foreign goods, viz, electronic items, perfumes, toys etc. Few known ones are

• Hotel Maharaja Complex, at Maharaja Super Market
• Princess Park at Devka Beach.