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Jetty Garden

Jetty Garden, located on the shores of Ganga River near Moti-Daman, is a elegantly designed garden that captivates the attention of onlookers with an exotic arrangements of fountains. Taking a leisurely stroll in the beautiful landscape or simply sitting by the river is enough to lighten up your mood and soothe your eyes. Amazing fun rides are available to keep the kids actively busy.

Lighthouse, Daman

The Lighthouse is sure to leave an imprint on your mind. Every tourist who visits Daman and Diu loves this site. Standing tall, the Lighthouse offers a magnificent view of the sunset. It is a major landmark of the town and is situated inside a fort. An excellent view of the sea traffic can also be seen from here.

Mirasol Lake Garden is a man-made marvel which serves as one of a popular tourist attraction in the area. Surrounded by a beautiful lake and two islands connected by a bridge, the place is very calm and peaceful. Boat rides and fountains add to the beauty of this charming garden. The garden also has facilities for other activities like computer games and toy trains etc. which makes it a favourite hotspot for picnickers. With a water park located just next to it, this amazing lake garden also serves as a location for many film shootings. Read More

Situated in Marwad in Daman, Mirasol Water Park is a theme resort cum water park. It has stay options in addition to the water, regular rides, and an amusement park. There are a lot of water slides, coasters and children's playgrounds coupled with miles of tubing adventures. There is also a multi-cuisine restaurant available at the complex for satisfying those hunger pangs after hours of splashing the crystal clear water.

Nani Daman or small Daman, as the name suggest, is the smaller of the two parts of the city. The region mainly comprises of several Gothic-style churches, a Lighthouse, the famous Nani Daman fort and an old Jain temple featuring 18th century glass murals and paintings. There is also a local Dubai market that has everything at a very reasonable cost.

Located close to the Coast Guard Air Station, the beautiful Satya Sagar Udyan is lined with colourful fountains, shrub-skirted promenades and enchanting landscape. There is also a Satya Narayan Mandir in the vicinity of the garden.

Somanath Mahadev Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shivalinga is believed to have formed in 19th century at the request of a monk. It is famous for hosting an annual fair called Masi Fair that attracts thousands of devotees. The ambience here is peaceful and serene making it a good place to relax.

This huge fort is also known as the Nani Daman Fort. The most conspicuous part of this place is its magnanimous gateway that faces the river. There is a large statue of St. Jerome, one of the most eminent fathers of the Catholic Church, inside the fort premises. The complex contains other attractions namely the church of Our Lady of the Sea and a Jain temple. The fort on the whole offers a beautiful view of the fish market below and the hustle-bustle that comes along with it. The scenery is beautiful and this is one of the most pretty and popular tourist attractions. Read More

Vaibhav Water Park is situated in Vapi in Daman and is one of the most visited water parks in the region. The park offers a variety of rides ideal for both adults and kids. It has special packages and offers for group trips and school trips.

Aberdeen Bazaar

Located in Port Blair, Aberdeen Bazaar is a street market and the capital city’s main shopping complex lined with shops selling various household items, handmade goods and souvenirs. It represents the local culture well and is an excellent place to find vibrant fabrics, unique pearl jewellery, bamboo artefacts, tribal masks and more. The items are pretty cheap, and shoppers won’t see the need to bargain much!