TOURIST PLACES OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

How to Reach  

 By Rail

The nearest Railway station is Vapi on Western Railway. All major Mail/Express trains are available at Vapi including August Kranti, Rajdhani, Satabdi, Ahinsa, Karnavati etc.

 By Road

The UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is almost touching Mumbai – Baroda – Delhi National Highway No8 (Western Express Highway). Silvassa is about 14 Kms from Bhilad & 18 Kms from Vapi. Mumbai 180 Kms, Surat 140 Kms, Nasik 140 Kms and Daman 30 Kms.

interesting places 

Vanganga Lake Garden, Dadra

  A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and this beautiful garden at Dadra (6km from Silvassa) is spread over an area of 7.58 hects.  The garden created with Central Island is connected with bridges in Japanese style.  The major attraction are its water spread framed with tree line, boats, fountains, restaurants and jogging track on an average 4.00 lakhs tourists visits the garden annually.  The garden is very popular with filmmakers and more than 40 Hindi film hit songs have been picturised here.

Hirwa van garden, Piparia

Hirwa van garden 

  Another beautiful garden at the entry point at Silvassa is named after a tribal deity ‘Hirwa’ the green godess.  The water play is a theme here and can be seen in the form at roaring  waterfall, cascading rivulet,  gurgling springs streams all merging in a water body. 

 The visitors are fascinated with the sight of colorful shrubs, criss crossing footpaths and kiosks for the sit out.  The children play section offers variety of play equipments.  The centrally located garden is popular with the visiting.

Tribal Museum, Silvassa

The U.T., of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is predominantly inhabited by the tribal’s.  The museum has displayed their ornaments, musical instruments, fishing and hunting gadgets, agricultural and house hold articles, and several other artifacts. The tribal’s way of life is displayed through life size models, wedding dresses and photographs of eventful ceremonies. The museum is popular with the tourists as it offers the glimpse of the native tribal’s and their culture at one place.

Dudhani

Dudhani, located 40 Kms from Silvassa and 20 Kms from Khanvel, is an aqua serene tourist resort, and ideal to explore water sports. It has a large water front of the Damanganga River with a variety of water sports equipment, like jet skis, speed boats and shikaras. The accommodation in cottages is a sought after retreat for city dwellers. The restaurant serves delicious sea food, as is in restaurants of Silvassa.

Luhari

Luhari, 14 km from Silvassa, is for visitors looking for an absolutely relaxed break close to Mother Nature. The resorts here have machan style cottages close to forested areas. For the adventurous, trekking trails and camps are organized in the surrounding woods and wildlife sanctuary – very close to Silvassa.

Khanvel Resort

Khanvel, 20 km south of Silvassa, is surrounded by lush green hills. The river Sakartod flows by, and in the forests you can spot flying foxes, fruit bats, flycatchers and barbets. The drive from Silvassa to Khanvel is a pleasant one, passing majestic trees and tribal villages.

You can get all your tourist information at Silvassa or the tourism department for Dadra and Nagar Haveli or Silvassa. The Vanvihar Tourist Complex at Chauda offers every facility needed to convert the laziest person into a lover of the great outdoors. The complex has native style cottages, a cactus house and a deer park.

Satmalia    

On the way to Khanvel, Satmalia has a wildlife sanctuary with many species of antelope. Many other animals – including sambhar and chital deer, and black bucks – and a wide variety of birds - including the flame back woodpecker, peacocks, and thrushes – can be spotted. The machan (watch tower) near the water hole provides an incredibly panoramic view of the sanctuary and Madhuban Dam.

Vasona

The famous Lion Safari at Vasona spread over 20 hectares, is a huge attraction. Visitors are driven in vans that are fitted with net mesh screens to admire the lions in their natural habitat. 

Kauncha

Kauncha, 40 km south of Silvassa, is a tranquil place with tile roofed cottages. Trekkers love it . pitching a tent on the bank of the Madhuban Dam and gazing at the stars is the perfect way to end a day of adventure. Jet skies, rowing boats, kayaks and canoes are available for those who like water sports.

The Himai Van Health Resort is surrounded by tribal villages at the foothills of the Western Ghats. For further tourist information contact the tourism department of Silvassa or Dadra and Nagar Haveli. They will provide you with a travel guide for all your travel needs in Silvassa and throughout the Union Territory. You can also get information about hotels, places to visit, tourist complexes, holiday themes or tours in Silvassa and also through Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

ISLAND GARDEN SILVASSA

Situated at the centre of Vanganga Lake, the distance of Island Garden from the Marathi town of Silvassa is only 4kms. If you are a traveler and visiting Silvassa then you cannot afford to miss this beautiful garden. The absolute beauty of the place is very picturesque and appeals to all the senses of the body almost immediately. Get yourself clicked among the old style wooden bridges and abundant flowers and enjoy nature at its best. The garden also has an option of boating for the amusement of the visitors.

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF PIETY

The Church of Our Lady of Piety is one of the oldest churches in the town of Silvassa. Built by the Portuguese in 1889 the church is one example of the excellent architectural capabilities of the Portuguese. Both the internal and the external archway of the church are beautifully decorated. The location of this church opposite the tribal museum is a major factor attracting large number of people to the church.

TAPOVAN TOURIST COMPLEX, BINDRABIN

18Km from silvassa and 2Km from Khanvel, the historic temple of Lord Shiva is located for the devotees. With the temple, the department has provided a restaurant and an amusement park as well, making the place even more interesting.