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The
union territories of Daman and Diu lie on the edge of
the southern borders of Gujarat, in western India. these
twin islands are a tourist's haven. The beaches are
known for their coconut palms, soft sands and ancient
monuments. The small
city is known for its beauty and beaches. There are many
beaches and beach tours to this part of India which are
the Devka beach, Nani Daman and Jampore beach etc.
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 Daman
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Daman
earlier called 'Damao', is situated on the west
coast of India, bordered by the Arabian Sea. It is
surrounded by the Kolak River on the north, Gujarat
on the east, Kalai River on the south and Gulf of
Cambay on the west. The clean and picturesque
beached of Daman are very inviting to all the
tourists especially the ever tensed and tired
urbanites. The beaches at Daman attract tourists
from all over the world.
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Diu
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Pandavas
during their fourteen years of exile are believed to have
passed a few days at a place known as Mani Nagar (DIU)
which was under the Yadavas led by Krishna Vasudeva during
Mahabharata period. Other popular and worth visiting
beaches of Diu are Goghla, Kevdi, Gomatimala etc.
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Devka
Beach
Devka
is a beautiful and unspoilt beach with a long
shore-line situated in the northern part of Daman.
The entertainment and well tended amusement park
with its musical fountain and kid's corner has
become very popular. The park during festivals
provides an attractive sight. You
can go on pony rides on the Devka beach. This lovely
beach resort is a great place to go to for kids.
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Jampore
Beach
Jampore
Beach leads on to the border of Gujarat, towards
south. This beach is most suited to swimming as it
is danger-free, On festive days this beach is
lighted up and enchanted people from all walks of
life. This beach is most suited to swimming.
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Nani
Daman
Nani
Daman has some interesting sites like Fort of
St. Jerome or Nani Daman Fort. The most conspicuous
part of the fort is the giant gateway facing the
river with a large statue of St. Jerome who was one
of the most eminent priest of the Catholic Church. There
are a number of places that you can visit during
your beach holidays and beach tours to Daman and
these include places like the Gandhi Park, Daman
Fort, a fishing dock and an ancient Church.
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