Weekend Getaway from Mumbai to Daman
Distance / Traveling Time
From Mumbai : 170 kilometers / 2 h ,40 m
Weather
Summer 18 to 37°C
Winter 10 to 32°C
Famous for
- Beaches
- Forts
- Churches
- Gardens
Best Time To Visit
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Planning a tour to Damana & Diu ? A tiny Indian state sandwiched between Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Arabian Sea, Daman is blessed with the best resources of nature. The history of Daman dates back to over 2000 years back when Daman was going through conquests, surrenders and turmoil. The region was ruled by the Muslim rulers for the next 200 years. Finally the Portuguese took charge over this land in 1534 and ruled over it for a period of 450 years. Some prominent attractions of this place include Diu Fort, Diu Museum, Lighthouse, Panikota Fort and St. Jerome Fort .
How to Reach Daman from Mumbai
By Train
: Vapi is the nearest railhead located in the Konkan line. It is located around 12 kilometers away from Daman. Taxis ply between Vapi and Daman to cover this distance.
By Air
Daman has a domestic airport, which offers regular flights to Baroda and Mumbai. Mumbai International Airport is the nearest airport and is located at a distance
By Road
The National Highway number 8 connects Mumbai to Daman. The journey via road will approximately take 2 hours and 40 minutes. Luxury bus services ply between Daman and Mumbai.