10 Best Places to Visit in Daman for a Quick and Relaxing Getaway

Mirasol is quite a popular name in Daman. There's a lake, a resort and an amusement park that goes by the same name. The Mirasol Lake Garden, in particular, is best enjoyed with family. Here, you can enjoy paddle-boat rides, see the fountains and even enjoy a quiet dinner by the lake. It's a great place to visit in Daman, especially on the day you arrive.

Until quite recently, the Jampore Beach at Daman was quite dirty, because tourists littered the place. Now, however, after a huge cleanliness drive, the beach is spotlessly-clean, so clean in fact that it rivals the best from Maldives and such other tourist hotspots. Jampore also has a number of beach-facing resorts, and to check into one, check out the full list at intermiles.com. Along with market-topping rates, you also earn points on every purchase. You can redeem these points on your next fuel purchase, flight booking or while shopping online at the InterMiles store.

At Udvada, a town in the outskirts of Daman, there's an ancient fire-temple. It's called the Udvada Atash Behram and was built by a Mumbai-based Parsi in 1742. The fire temple is one of only eight of its kind across the country. The architecture is expansive, and visitors are always left in awe at the surreal beauty of this religious site. While there, check out the Dasturji Koyaji Mirza hall and the museum. The Udvada Atash Behram is one of the more unique tourist places in Daman.

Daman has two parts — Nani and Moti Daman, Nani Daman, which translates to Little Daman, is a fantastic time capsule — you'll find everything ranging from Portuguese-era forts, to churches and even a Jain museum with glass murals on display. You'll have to reserve a full day for visiting Nani Daman, one of the best places to visit in Daman.

Moti Daman, or Greater Daman, is the other, slightly larger half of Daman. You see, the port of Daman is divided into two by the Daman Ganga river. There's a fort at each end, one at Nani Daman, and the other one at Moti Daman. The Moti Daman fort, built in the 1500s, is a fantastic sight to behold. While a walk from the land gate to the sea gate is recommended, carry your camera along because you'll see a unique collection of colours native only to European architecture. The Moti Daman lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the entire beachfront, making it one of the best places to visit in Daman.

The Dominican Monastery, or The Ruined Church, is -- believe it or not-- still an active religious site. The church, now in ruins, had seen better days, since it was erected in 1557 in memory of St. Dominic. At one time, it was considered a matter of pride for the Portuguese to have constructed such a grand church using their native style of construction. Part horror movie set, part historical monument. The Dominican Monastery also serves as a great site for photography, and happens to be one of the best places to visit in Daman.

The Church of Bom Jesus is one of the most popular places to visit in Daman, and for many reasons. It's maintained directly by the Archaeological Survey of India, and they've done a terrific job of restoring this 500+ year-old church. You'll really appreciate the craftsmanship of the Portuguese, because even the best artists could not repair the blacked-out carvings and figurines that adorn the church. A visit to the Church of Bom Jesus, a must-do in Daman. If you're planning a trip to Daman, why not book your flights to Mumbai which is the nearest domestic as well as international airport via InterMiles? You'll earn miles on every booking that you make for yourself as well as all your loved ones. Moreover, you can also use your InterMiles membership every time you refuel your car at the Indian Oil fuel station to earn miles of your fuel expenses too!

At one time, the walls of the Church of Our Lady Of Rosary were inlaid with gold. Of course, over the years, vandals slowly started to deface this holy site. It was only in the late 1980s that the Archaeological Society of India started restoration work on this 500-year-old monument. You can still see some gold inlay on the murals in the high-set dome, if you look hard enough. By the way, the Church is set right against the walls of the Moti Daman Fort, so don't miss it on your next trip to Daman. You will realise why we think it's one of the best places to visit in Daman.

You'll notice there's something different about this one. The Church of Our Lady of Remedies was designed with a certain degree of style. It's walls, for instance, are blue, most other churches are painted red. The huge white cross in the archway is painted with flowers, which is a rare breakaway from the sober, pious design style used while building churches. It's a 400-year-old beauty that soothes the most travel-weary backpacker. And that makes it one of the best places to visit in Daman.

The Pergola Garden is a place many people skip -- but we strongly suggest adding it to your list of the best places to visit in Daman. How often do you find a memorial dedicated to and erected by Portuguese soldiers who died in the liberation of Daman in 1961? The garden consists of well-maintained flora, with a central rock-installation that houses the memorial structure. There are plaques in Portuguese surrounding the memorial confirming the garden’s Portuguese origins.

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