Daman Sightseeing

It happens so often that you visit a tourist spot spend half the time gathering exact information regarding the place and then run around to reach those places, stand in queue etc. However, if you ever visit the Damanganga Tourist Complex you will praise the person who conceptualized and created such an amazing assortment of facilities. This is one of the most well conceived Integrated projects in the country and is studded with a Cafeteria, Health Club, Amphi Theatre, Cottages, Conference Hall, many Giant Water Falls, Water sports, Island Gardens, Fountains and much more. All these facilities are available at one spot under one roof.

Panikota Fort can be approached only by riding a boat. This superb structure of stone stands tall right in the sea opening of the creek. Though the fort stands away from the main land almost a Nautical mile, it still commands regular visitors and houses a light house and a Chapel of the Our Lady of the Sea. The fortress looks enchantingly inviting from the Diu jetty and is a must visit.

Nani Daman has some interesting sites like Fort of St. Jerome or Nani Daman Fort. The most conspicuous part of the fort is the giant gateway facing the river with a large statue of St. Jerome who was one of the most eminent father of the Catholic Church.
 

It is a 17th century church devoted to Bom Jesus. This church is one of the most enchanting places to visit during travel to Daman, India. The church was constructed in 1603 AD. Beautifully crafted doorway, immensely decorated interiors and elevated ceiling are hallmarks of the church.

The long shore-line at Devka has always fascinated the tourists. The beautiful and well tended amusement park with its musical fountain and kid's corner has become very popular, attracting bus loads of tourists every weekend. When the park is illuminated on festive days, it provides and enchanting sight, Most of the good joint sand posh hotels are just within walking distance. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available to take you to Devka. Children enjoy the facility of a pony-ride on the sands. The traveler can beat the summer heat by taking a swim in the cool waters of the sea. Those who are not very familiar with the beach at Devka should kindly take note that rough rocky formations are there beneath the water level.

The gigantic Fort that runs round the settlement like a girdle dates back to 1559 AD. The colossal structure in the present form encompasses abut 30,000 Sq. Meters. with 10 fortress and two gateways. It is basically polygonal in plan with projections at regular intervals of about 500 feet and carrying angular fortress. All along the inner wall, there are barracks for defense personnel’s. The inscription above the southern (land) gate mentions that this gate along with the bastions adjacent to it was completed in1581 AD after the Mughal invasion in Akbar's reign. The inscription on the Northern (sea) gate gives the date of wall. On the Northern side within the confine of the Fort were located the palaces, the Secretariat and other official buildings. A large number of Portuguese gentry and their families resided within the Fort.