DAMAN
DAMAN Colonized by the Portuguese seafarers in 1559 A.D., it became a part of the Indian Union only in the 20 th century. Daman is a laid-back seaside resort of stark natural beauty. Coming down in the west from the Shayadri Range, River Daman Ganga has divided the resort into Nani Daman or Little Daman in the north and Moti Daman or Big Daman in the south. The cultural influence of the old settlers is reflected in the architecture of the Old Cathedral Church and Nani Daman Fort. The Jampore Beach in Moti Daman and the Devaka Beach in Nani Daman are two main attractions of the place. Accessibility : On the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, Vapi is the nearest railway station to Daman. If one wants to travel by road, Surat in Gujrat is 104kms north and Mumbai in Maharashtra is 193kms south via Vapi. Accommodation : There are a variety of Hotels in Daman ranging from budget to standard. Season : Throughout the year.