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THE
PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST
DAMAN
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Devka
Beach and Devka Garden:- The Devka Beach and Devka Garden
situated at Village Devka, Nani Daman. The long shore line at
Devka has always fascinated the tourist. The beautiful and well
tented amusement park with musical fountain and kid's corner has
become very popular among the tourist. The entry fees parking
charges at Devka garden are as under:
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Entry
Fees: |
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Per
Adult |
Rs.
5/- |
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Per
child |
Rs.
2/- (Age 3 to 12 years) |
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Parking
Charges: |
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Per
Heavy Vehicle |
Rs.
15/- |
Photography
Rs. 10/- |
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Per
Light Vehicle |
Rs.
10/- |
Videography
Rs. 20/- |
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Per
Scooter/ Rickshaw |
Rs.
5/- |
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Daman
Ganga Tourist Complex, Kanchigam:- The Daman Ganga Tourist
Complex situated at Village Kanchigam, Nani Daman. An unique
lake garden integrated with an cafeteria, cottages (under
construction), conference hall, health club (Under
construction), amphi theater, walking path, water fall, boating,
island gardens, fountains provides the tourist al facilities.
The entry fees and parking charges are as under:
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Entry
Fees: |
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Per
Adult |
Rs.
10/- |
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Per
Child |
Rs.
5/- (Age 3 to 12 years) |
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Parking
Charges: |
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Per
Heavy Vehicle |
Rs.
60/- |
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Per
Light Vehicle |
Rs.
25/- |
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Per
Scooter/ Rickshaw |
Rs.
10/- |
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Mirasol
Lake Garden (Kadaiya):- The Mirasol lake garden situated
at near village Kadaiya, Nani Daman. The lake garden is wholly
man-made wonder with a variety of cuisine, the restaurant excels
in the panoramic view it has to offer. There is a lake
surrounding the two islands connected by a bridge. Fountains and
beautiful boats add to the remarkable greenary which meets the
eye in every direction.
Entry fees and parking charges at Kadaiya Lake Garden are as
under:
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Entry
Fees: |
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Per
Adult |
Rs.
10/- |
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Per
Child |
Rs.
5/- (Age 3 to 12 years) |
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Parking
Charges: |
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Per
Heavy Vehicle |
Rs.
15/- |
Photography
Rs. 20/- |
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Per
Light Vehicle |
Rs.
10/- |
Videography
Rs. 50/- |
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Per
Scooter/Rickshaw |
Rs.
5/- |
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Jampore
Beach:- Towards south, at Moti Daman side Jampore Beach
leads on to the border of Gujarat. It is a pleasant spot, where
one communes with nature in sublime solitude. This beach is most
suited to swimming as it is danger-free. During low-tide, one
can walk on the soft wet sand right into the sea. Don't miss a
picnic with your family in the shade of Casurina plantation on
the sea-shore.
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Church
of Mom Jesus, Moti Daman:- Teh church of Bom Jesus
situated in fort area Moti Daman was completed in its present
form in 1603 AD. The richly carved doorway and the highly
decorated interiors together with the lofty cieling and
burnishing alter invite aesthetic attention. In the early days
of the Portuguese rule Bom Jesus was a parish church.
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Fort
of Moti Daman:- The Fort of Moti Daman situated near
Moti Daman Jetty. The massive fort that runs round the
settlement like a girdle, dates back to 1559 AD. The colossal
structure in the present form encompasses about 30,000 sq. mts.
with 10 bastions and two gateways. The fort is protected by moat
on the land side and also connects the river to the sea.
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Fort
of Nani Daman:- The small fort situated at Nani Daman
Jetty, with high stone walls enclose an area of 12,250 sq. mts.
It has three bastions and two gateways. The most conspicuous
part of the Fort is the giant gateway facing the river with a
large statue of St. Jerome and side of the gateway. The imposing
church of our Lady of the Sea is the principle building within
the Fort.
DIU
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Nagoa
Beach:- It is located in the Nagoa hamlet of the village
of Bucharwada. The Beach is exceptionally beautiful and quite.
In this beautiful horse-shoe (semi-circular) shaped beach,
various water sports facilities are available. It is safe for
swimming. Plenty of branching palm Hoka trees whisper and sway
in the intoxicating sea breeze all day long. The virginity of
the beach and serenity of the surroundings give you peach and
pleasure beyond expression.
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St.
Paul Church. Diu:- It is located in centre of Diu. St.
Paul's Church is dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception.
The construction of the Church was started in 1601 and was
completed in the year 1610. The main facade of the church,
perhaps the most elaborate of all Portuguese churches in India,
is adorned with curiously treated volutes and shell-like motifs,
and immediately attracts visitors. The facade has been
illuminated by flood lights adding to the evening city glow.
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Chakratirath
Beach:- Chakratirath Beach is centrally located and
contiguoys to the town at Diu. This beach serves the locals as
well as domestic and international tourists, providing them with
an opportunity to have a worthwhile break. The hill and the
surrounding areas and landscape has been beautiful illuminated.
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Diu
Museum:- The old St. Thomas Church situated near St.
Paul Church Diu has been converted into a museum which houses
the antique statues, various stone inscriptions of the earlier
rulers. Wooden carvings, idols, shadow-clocks and other
important artifacts have been collected from various sites and
displayed.
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Gangeshwar
Temple:- This is situated 3 km. away from Diu in Fudam
Village. A Shivlinga, known as Gangeshwar, is in the midst of
the rocks on the seashore, and is washed by the tidal waves of
the sea.
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Fort
of Diu:- The fort commands a magnificent view of sea. It
was constructed between 1535 and 1541 AD after a defence
alliance, concluded by the Bahadurshah, Sultan of Gujarat, and
the Portuguese when the former was attacked by Humayun, the
Mugal Emperor.
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Fortess
of Panikota:- The Fortess of Panikota is a magnificent
stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the
creek. It can be reached only by a canoe or a motor launch.
Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu Jetty, it also has
a light house and a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the
sea. Located in the middle of the Sea, the fortess make for a
beautiful view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from
the village of Ghoghla or from Diu proper.
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Ghoghla
Beach:- The Ghoghla Beach situated at village Ghoghala
is among the six beautiful beaches in Diu District. A tourist
complex built here provides all basic amenities to tourists.
The
tourist visiting Daman and Diu can get the tourism literature/
brochures/ map and further information from the offices mentioned as
under:
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Tourism
Information Centre
Office of the Assistant Director of Tourism,
Paryatan Bhavan,
Near Bus Depot,
Nani Daman - 396 210
Tele No. 0260 - 2255104.
Web-site:-
www.damantourism.com
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Tourist
Information Centre,
Tourism Office,
Bander Chowk,
Diu - 396 520.
Tele No. 02875 - 252653
Web-site:-
www.diutourism.com
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