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Damanદમણ / Damão
Give Daman one night, or a day trip from Vapi (12 km (7.5 mi), 25–30 min by road): the two Portuguese forts and the seafront are a half-day, and the beaches are for sitting, not swimming.Give Daman one night, or a day trip from Vapi (7.5 mi (12 km), 25–30 min by road): the two Portuguese forts and the seafront are a half-day, and the beaches are for sitting, not swimming.
Daman is a small former Portuguese enclave on the Gujarat coast, split by the Damanganga river into Nani Daman (north) and Moti Daman (south), each with a fort. It is 12 km from Vapi on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad rail line, so it works as a one-night stop between Mumbai and Surat rather than a destination in itself. Alcohol is legal and cheap here, which is why Gujarati visitors come; the sights are Portuguese churches, ramparts and two beaches.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon rain and rough sea), May (heat)
- Airports
- NMB · STV
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Daman112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDaman is small and generally calm, but the sea is the real risk: no lifeguards, strong currents…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 108 ambulance · 1363 Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckNMB Daman Airport (Small airfield in Nani Daman; scheduled passenger service is limited — check before relying on it.).
- Getting aroundAutos and taxis cover the town; distances are short but the two forts sit on opposite banks, so plan crossings.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (650 ml bottle, shop)Daman has low alcohol tax; Gujarat is dry, so prices here are much lower.₹100–180 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NMB Daman Airport (Small airfield in Nani Daman; scheduled passenger service is limited — check before relying on it.) · STV Surat Airport (Nearest airport with regular flights, about 110 km (68 mi) by road.)NMB Daman Airport (Small airfield in Nani Daman; scheduled passenger service is limited — check before relying on it.) · STV Surat Airport (Nearest airport with regular flights, about 68 mi (110 km) by road.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autos and taxis cover the town; distances are short but the two forts sit on opposite banks, so plan crossings. Hiring a car or taxi for a half or full day is the practical option for Devka, Jampore and Mirasol Lake. Vapi railway station is 12 km away and connected by local bus, taxi or auto.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Silvassa
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Road via Vapi, about 30 km (19 mi)Road via Vapi, about 19 mi (30 km)
Union territory town with tribal museums and riverfront; pairs with a Vapi rail stop.
Valsad
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Road via Vapi, about 40 km (25 mi)Road via Vapi, about 25 mi (40 km)
Mango country and a rail stop; only worth it in season.
Surat
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train from Vapi, about 1 h 15 min, or road 110 km (68 mi)Train from Vapi, about 1 h 15 min, or road 68 mi (110 km)
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.
Saputara
overnightDoor to door: 3–3.5 h
Road via Vapi and Dharampur, about 110 km (68 mi)Road via Vapi and Dharampur, about 68 mi (110 km)
Hill station in the Sahyadris; needs a night, not a day.
Dharampur
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Road via Vapi, about 60 km (37 mi)Road via Vapi, about 37 mi (60 km)
Small town on the way to Saputara; stop rather than aim for it.
Bharuch
skipDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Train from Vapi, about 2 h
No reason to day-trip this far when Surat is closer.
Kevadia (Statue of Unity)
overnightDoor to door: 4 h+
Road via Vapi and Vadodara, about 200 km (124 mi)Road via Vapi and Vadodara, about 124 mi (200 km)
A full day out from Vadodara, not from Daman.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Devka (north of the city)
Beach-facing resorts and budget hotels, about 4 km (2.5 mi) north of the centre; the beach is across the road from some properties.Beach-facing resorts and budget hotels, about 2.5 mi (4 km) north of the centre; the beach is across the road from some properties.
Moti Daman
Quiet lanes inside and near the fort; closest to the churches and the river.
Nani Daman
Town centre, bus station and market; handy for one night without a car.
Vapi
Railhead 12 km (7.5 mi) away with chain hotels; use it if you arrive late by train.Railhead 7.5 mi (12 km) away with chain hotels; use it if you arrive late by train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Taxi or auto, half day1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Vapi → Daman taxi, one way1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,330 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,320 per person per day, bed included | ₹14,630≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in rupees; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or seafood meal | ₹200–500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Beer (650 ml bottle, shop)Daman has low alcohol tax; Gujarat is dry, so prices here are much lower. | ₹100–180 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto ride within towncheck | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Vapi → Damancheck | ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The sea at Devka and Jampore has strong currents and no lifeguards: wade, don't swim.
- Buy alcohol from licensed shops rather than beach hawkers; adulterated liquor is a known problem.
- Beaches and the fort area are thinly policed after dark; keep to lit roads.
- Monsoon closes down the beach side of the trip: June to September is wet and the water is rough.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 108
- Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)
- 1363
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Damanદમણ / Damão
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My bed tonight
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મને આ સરનામે લઈ જાઓTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Ambulance108
- Tourist helpline (24 h)1363
Embassy
No embassies in Daman; most countries keep embassies in New Delhi and consulates in Mumbai.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vapi → Daman, taxi: ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), about 25–30 min (check)
- Auto within Daman town: ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Train Vapi → Surat: about ₹100–300 (≈ US$2–4) depending on class, 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- નમસ્તે — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- આભાર — Thank you (aabhar)
- કેટલા રૂપિયા? — How much is it? (ketla rupiya?)
- બીચ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the beach? (beach kyaan chhe?)
- મને આ સરનામે લઈ જાઓ — Please take me to this address (mane aa sarname lai jao)
Alcohol is legal and cheap in Daman; Gujarat, 12 km away, is dry. Buy from licensed shops.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Daman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon rain and rough sea), May (heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NMB and STV: field-checked arrival options, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Moti Daman fort and churches, Nani Daman fort and market, Devka seafront, Jampore.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Moti Daman Fort, Church of Bom Jesus, Fort Jerome, Daman Lighthouse) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.