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Here is a brand new video an aerial tour of the legendary Daman Portuguese Fort.
The visuals in this videos are exclusively focused on this Fort as seen from the top.
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Sight seeing is on both sides of Daman, separated by the river Daman Ganga
The south side of Daman is referred to as Moti Daman and the North side is known only as Nani Daman

Jampore Beach – Shri Ram Setu – Marine Drive – Sea side Road Location- Near Moti Daman Jetty, South Daman
Jampore Beach Road is situated in the Southern side of Daman, travelers from Mumbai side or from Maharashtra side could first visit this beach while passing through.
Revered as one of the cleanest beaches in Daman, Jampore Beach allures the visitors with its tranquil environment and serene views.
Its mud colored blackish water makes it entirely different from the other beaches in the world.
This beach is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city making it a great spot to relax and unwind.
You can also enjoy thrilling water sports activities here like scuba diving and kayaking during summers.
It also has some of the best eating joints and beach shacks where you can enjoy refreshing drinks and scrumptious food.

Daman Lighthouse is one of the best places to see in Daman if you wish to gain some knowledge about the lighting and navigation system of this city.
It offers the visitors an enthralling view of the shores and the ships passing by from the sea.
You can have an enthralling view of the sunset from here and you can even learn the entire process in which signals are sent to the ships and vessels regarding their safety from the Lighthouse.
This is also an absolute heaven for photography enthusiasts.
Lighthouse Location is at Rua Martim Afonso, Fort Area, Moti Daman, South Daman

Devka Beach is recently beautified with a 5 kms long sea side road Namo Path a new Marine Drive

This is a tranquil beach with azure blue water, long shoreline and vast stretch of sand that seems to be a slice of heaven on Earth.

It is one of the most picturesque beaches in Daman where you can enjoy the sand, surf and the sun in the best way.
This beach is not safe for swimming due to the presence of huge rocks underwater but you can definitely enjoy sunbathing and fishing along its coast.

It also has an amusement park along its shoreline where all fun, frolic and fiesta gets together. It also has various beach shacks where you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages.
Devka Beach Road is situated in the Northern side of Daman.
Travellers from Surat side or North Gujarat side could first visit this beach while passing through.

Moti Daman Fort, the fort featured in this video is huge and amazingly built.
The fort was built by the Portuguese in the sixteen century and is hailed to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Daman.
It boasts of an impressive Colonial style architecture and is also known to house an Iberian Church where you can seek blessings of God.

It features ten bastions, two gateways and huge walls.
This fort has been damaged several times in the course of history due to natural calamities and seems to be worn out presently.
But in spite of these aggressors of nature it still remains one of the best tourist spots in Daman.

Moti Daman Fort is located towards the end of Jampore Beach, in the southern side of Daman.
The main gates on the southern side face the football Ground in Moti Daman that is South Daman.

Somnath Mahadev Temple & Kantheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kachigam are on Somnath Kachigam Road.
With the soothing sound of the chants and spectacular scenery all around, Somnath Mahadev Temple is a specimen of sacred architecture.
It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and offers spiritual solace to the visitors.
The shivlinga of this temple is believed to be built in around the 19th century and it is regarded as the main center of spiritual offerings in the temple.

Intricate patterns, floral designs and beautiful sculptures are fringed all over the temple which makes it one of the best places to see in Daman.
A huge fair is hosted at the premises of the temple every year and thousands of people visit the temple during this time.

Somnath Kachigam Road is in North Daman however could be accessed from South Daman using the Paatlara bridge road.

Paatlaara Bridge road starting from Kachigam is a quick getaway from Vapi Town to Southern areas of Daman.
Both of these locations are close to Chala and Vapi both locations close towards East of Daman.
Church of Our Lady of Sea is one of the best places to visit in Daman renowned for its refined architecture and beautiful paintings that adorn the interiors of the church.
This church is regarded as one of the most sacred spaces for worship in Daman and thousands of Christian followers visit this church to seek divine bliss.

It has been built inside the St Jerome Fort, which is a splendor on its own and together they seem to be an outwardly sight.
The healing prayers are conducted in the church every morning and evening which is known to have the power to treat your greatest worries and problems.

Church of Our Lady of Sea is in Northern side of Daman that is Nani Daman.

Mirasol Lake Garden is at the far Northern end of Northern side of North Daman, man made lake garden.

During the COVID lock down period reputed production houses from Mumbai hired this location and a few more locations in Daman and adjoining Dadra & Nagar Haveli for shooting their respective TV series.
Travellers here in Mirasol Lake Garden engage in a wide range of fun filled activities.
Mirasol Lake Garden is an extremely tranquil environment and a destination wedding resort.
It is located 1.5 kilometers from Devka Beach and is revered to be one of the best places to visit in Daman.
Fringed by lush green trees and beautiful flower beds this garden gives you a chance to relax and unwind in the lap of nature.

The lake at Mirasol is an artificial lake with azure blue water and diverse range of fishes and you can enjoy paddle boating for a memorable experience here.
A toy train is runs here in the park that gives the kids an enthralling ride of the prime attractions of the garden.
You can visit this place to have a fun outing with your family or to have a joyous picnic.

Cathedral of Bom Jesus is a magnificent Roman Catholic cathedral that is a center of devotion for the Christians as well as the followers of other religions.
The magnificent altarpieces and the intricately carved doorways seem to turn this cathedral into God’s own home.

This four hundred year old church is heavily adorned with ornamental forms of architecture which can be seen rarely in any other monument making it one of the best places to visit in Daman.
The cathedral was constructed in 1603 by the Portuguese invaders and it still stands in a very good condition.
Mass prayers are offered on the weekends in the cathedral to wipe away the sufferings of the people.

Cathedral of Bom Jesus is located at Manguerial Rd, near the Fort Area in Moti Daman, South Daman

Dominican Monastery exhibits the oldest historical ruins that recite the tales of its rich culture and ancient heritage.
This was earlier a Catholic monastery but now it stands in a ruined state with damaged walls and ceilings.
Many theological studies are also carried out in this monastery by the scholars from all across the world.

The engravings on the main altar are a visual masterpiece for the visitors and many beautiful paintings are also adorned on the wall of this monastery.
It is hailed to be one of the best tourist attractions in Daman that recites the tale of its decline and downfall and is presently in a haunted condition.

Dominican Monastry visuals can be seen in this video, inside the Rua Martim Afonso Fort Area, Moti Daman, South Daman

Saint Jerome Fort is one of the best tourist attractions in Daman for all those who wish to soak into the rich Colonial history of Daman.
It is also known as Nani Daman Fort and it was constructed in the 17th century by the Portuguese invaders.

It has an expansive courtyard and an arched gateway that are adorned with beautiful sculptures.
The fort houses the magnanimous statue of St. Jerome who is known to be the eminent father of the Catholic churchs.
The complex of the fort also houses other attractions such as a Jain Temple and Lady Of the Sea.
A fish market is held below the fort where one can buy various varieties of fishes.

Saint Jeromes is in Dhamane, Nani Daman, Northern Daman

Hotel Deltin or the The Deltin, Daman is a 176-room five-star hotel and the largest integrated resort spread over 10 acres, with 3,00,000 sq. ft. of developed area.
It’s the first and only 5-star hotel in Daman.
The hotel is an ideal location for a weekend getaway as you enjoy the road trip on your way to the hotel!
With the largest banquet facility in the area, two bars, two speciality restaurants, luxury suites and a meandering pool, this hotel has everything you need.
Deltin Group has three offshore casinos, three land based casinos and one 5-star hotel in Goa.
A luxurious 5-star resort with a proposed casino subject to regulatory approval is planned in Daman, inside the hotel.
The Deltin group manages two more land-based casinos, one each in Sikkim and Nepal.

History of Daman is mostly about the Portuguese.
The ex-Portuguese enclave of Daman or 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.
The beauty of the Union Territory is such that it was once known as Kalana Pavri or Lotus of Marshlands.
A laid back little town, Daman is divided by the Damanganga river and emanates a charm that’s whimsically untamed, but definitely not cruel.
History of Daman can be dated back to 2nd century B.C.
The District of Daman is known to have formed part of the country known as Lata which was one the seven divisions of the Aparant or Konkan Vishaya, between 2nd Century B.C. to 13th Century A.D.
The Daman District is included in the intervening region and therefore must have formed part of the Mauryan empire at least at the time of Ashoka.
After the Mauryan power was weakened, the district was under the rule of Satkarni I, the Satavahana ruler at the end of 2nd Century B.C.
After that, during the 1st Century A.D., the District of Daman seemed to have been ruled by Kshaharatas who were the provincial governors that is Kshatrapas under the Kushana emperors.
During A.D. 125, Satkarni drove away from the Kshaharatas and ruled the districts.
But the Satavahana rule was shortlived.
The Kshaharatas of Ujjain re-conquered the district by about A.D 150 from the Satavahana ruler Satakarni and Daman District again passed under the rule of Kshaharatas of Ujjain till A.D. 249.
After the Kshatrapas, the district was ruled by the Abhir Kings till A.D. 416.
After the rule of Abhir kings, the district was under the rule of Traikutakas during the 5th Century A.D. who were the feudatories of the Abhiras.
By A.D. 500, the Traikutaka power seems to have been destroyed by the Vakataka king Harishena.
The District then was under the power of the Kalachuris of Mahishmati King Krishnaraja and his successors till A.D. 609.
King Mangales of Chalukyas of Badami routed out the last king Budharaja of Kalachuris by about A.D. 609.
The Chalukyas of Badami ruled the district till A.D. 671.
Their descendants known as Lata or Navasari Chalukyas ruled from Navasarika, modern Navasari, on the bank of the river Purna to the north of Daman.
They ruled independently as feudatories of the Badami Chalukyas of the Deccan. In the next eight centuries, Daman came under the control of a large number of Hindu kings and chieftains.
Mahmud Shah Begada, Sultan of Gujarat, seems to have conquered fort Parnera on the river Par and port of Daman and levied tribute from Jagatshah in 1465.
Naranshah who succeeded Jagatshah ruled from A.D. 1470 to 1500 and Dharmshah II from 1500 to 1531.
Daman was acquired by the Portuguese from the Shah of Gujarat.

They noticed the port of Daman for the first time in 1523.

They attacked it several times and finally obtained it in 1559 by means of a treaty with the Shah.

Thereafter, it was under the rule of Portuguese till its liberation in 1961.

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