Devka Beach (DAMAN)

Devka Beach

The Devka beach is one of Daman’s most famous beaches and is known all over the region for its vast stretches of sand, which are quite often very deserted.

About 3 km north from Nani Daman, Devka Beach shoreline offers excellent recreation to the visitor. The ambience is serene and easy going. Walking the beach as the waves dance at your toes and the visual drama played out by nature with sea turning its colour and the sky mirroring each passing mood has always charmed the tourists. During low-tide, one can walk right into the sea and collect shells and various stones. The traveler can beat the summer heat by taking swim in the cool water of the sea but take precaution while bathing in sea as there are rocky formations beneath the water.

ATTRACTIONS NEAR DEVKA BEACH
At Devka, the most popular tourist attraction, a beachside amusement park has been developed that includes kids corner with toy train, merry-go round and large garden, fast food centre and ice cream parlour. The multicoloured fountains in the park on play provide an enchanting sight and are tourist’s delight. You can also enjoy pony and camel ride on the sand.
Entry to the park is Rs.5, Camera Rs.15. Taxis and autorickshaws are easily available to take you to Devka (around Rs. 30 for an autorickshaw).

Best time to visit Devka Beach

The Devka beach can be visited any time of the year. However, best time to visit devka is during the monsoons, that is, between the months of June and September.

Best way to reach Devka Beach

• By Air: Daman Airport, located a few odd kms away, is the nearest airport. However, Daman is a restricted airport and is mainly used by the government and the services. Civilian flights to Daman Airport are rarely allowed. Mumbai, India’s most important airport, is located 180 kms away and is deemed the most convenient.
• By Rail: The nearest railhead is Vapi (located some 10 odd kilometres away), which is one of the more important railway stations in the region and as such is well-connected to the major cities in the region. Vapi lies on the Mumbai-Delhi mainline, and many express trains passing through have a halt here.
• By Road: The Devka beach is well connected to all the important cities and other beach resorts in the region. Local transport largely consists of non-metered auto rickshaws.

ACCOMODATION

There are so may 5, 4 star and 3 star hotels and some well affordable resorts provide accommodation facilities to the tourist.Some of the bigger hotels in Daman are in vicinity, along one road. The sea facing restaurants of these hotels are very popular given the cool evenings and sea breeze. The lane opposite the park has some roadside stalls selling custom electronic items, soft toys, readymades and export surplus garments.

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