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The ex-Portuguese enclave of Daman (Damao) is a world of its own. It is a paradise for travelers searching for peace, solitude and serenity. The charm of this place lies in its fine forts and churches, in which you can get a whiff of Portuguese preeminence. This quaint union territory had a serendipitous discovery too. The story goes like this. The first Portuguese Captain Diogo de Mello, while on his way to Ormuz, met with a violent cyclone, and got lost. When all his hopes were gone, he suddenly found himself at the Daman coast. Since then, Daman has been a destination for the wanderer who craves to be lost, and found.
Daman is a beautiful little city, surrounded by states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Arabian sea on the sides. The place has a rich culture and history. Its history dates back to over 2000 years ago. The present is tinted in colors of enjoyment, simplicity, and festivity. Beaches of the area let it stand out as a centre of natural beauty together with hints of fun. What adds on to the tourist experience here is the shopping scene which ranges from leather products, exquisite brands of liquor to handcrafted items.
The island of Diu is the blissful confluence of silver sands and the golden sun. Situated off the southern tip of the Saurashtra (Kathiawad) peninsula of Gujarat and lapped by the Arabian Sea, Diu is a picturesque island for those in quest of a blessed land. It’s replete with majestic beaches, whitewashed fishing cottages and excellent roads for you to ride along the coast with the wind blowing in your hair.
The ancient island of Diu is known to have been ruled by many well-known kings and dynasties during the prehistoric, ancient and medieval times. Bits of the island are reminiscent of Portuguese history, because it was a Portuguese colony until 1961. The Diu Fort, a primary imprint of the Portuguese on the area's heritage and architecture makes up a popular tourist attraction. Another interesting place is the Vanakbara, a small fishing village whose charm has tints of colourful fishing boats and humming of day to day activity.
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Apr - Jun: Min: 25° C / Max: 40° C
Jul - Sep: Min: 23° C / Max: 32° C
Oct - Mar: Min: 14° C / Max: 28° C
Adventure Lover’s Delight!!
With the hills of the Western Ghats and surrounding lush greenery, it is an ideal indulgence into the wild side for a tourist and its Portuguese heritage makes it famous amongst the history enthusiasts as well.
Located in the southern region of Gujarat and close to Vapi, Silvassa is the capital of the union territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli and is famous for its greenery, exotic resorts, industries and tax - free alcohol. Silvassa is a treat for adventure enthusiasts with several water parks based activities available to its visitors. It is also a paradise for those looking for handmade products.
Kilvani Road is the main market in Silvassa where handmade products like Warli paintings and paper bags are sold. People who love to experiment with food have a wide range of options available to them at the restaurants in Silvassa, mainly focusing on the local Gujarati cuisine along with international cuisines including Italian, Chinese etc.
