Off season — deals available

Daman

Daman & Diu (UT) · 3h drive · 3.9

Daman is the closest Portuguese-heritage coastal town to Mumbai (170 km) — twin 17th-century forts (Moti Daman, Nani Daman) bookending the Damanganga river, colonial churches, and licensed liquor making it a popular weekend escape. Beaches are not the prettiest on the Konkan coast, but the combination of heritage, cheap drinks, and seafood draws steady crowds. Best paired with Silvassa for a 2-day UT trip.

29°C
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980mm
Rain
91%
Humidity

Best time to visit

A Portuguese-flavoured coastal break best Nov–Feb. Wander Moti Daman's old fort and churches, unwind on Devka and Jampore beaches. (A Union Territory — liquor is cheap and legal.)

BestNov–Feb · Best weather — clear skies, manageable crowds
NowJuly — off season — deals available: Monsoon — lush greenery but road risks; check alerts
SkipJun–Aug (low crowds)
⚠️ Check flood/landslide alerts before travel⚠️ Many outdoor activities suspended

Top attractions

Jampore Beach★ Signature
1–2 hours · Sandy beach, good for a relaxed few hours.
Free
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Moti Daman Fort★ Signature
1–2 hours · Rugged hill-fort — a good detour for trekkers.
Free
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Bom Jesus Church★ Signature
30–45 mins · Long-standing church, completed in 1603, with an intricately carved doorway & altarpiece.
Free
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Devka beach★ Signature
1–2 hours · Sandy beach, good for a relaxed few hours.
Free
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St. Jerome Fort
1–2 hours · Stately, 17th-century Portuguese fortress featuring an arched gateway & expansive courtyard.
Free
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