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Silvassa has lush green forests covered with tall trees,
meandering rivers, large waterfronts, cascading waterfalls, the gentle
gurgle of streams, the distant hills, and a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora
and fauna. The serene and sylvan land of silvassa is Nature at her best.
Silvassa quiet magical land of 70 villages sandwiched between the states of
Maharashtra and Gujarat near Daman was under the Portuguese till it attained
freedom in 1954. The people took over the administration under the system of
self-government.
Silvasa is the town capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union Territory,
western India. The town is located about 13 miles southeast of Daman on the
Daman Ganga River some 15 miles (25 km) inland from the Arabian Sea. It is
the economic centre of the territory which is primarily agricultural and
produces rice, pulses, and fruit crops.
Silvassa even today retains the traces of Portuguese rule. It is a `Garden
Beautiful' with the roaring waterfalls, misty cascades, rustic stone walls,
twin arches, tiny kiosks and springing lawns interspersed with islands of
flowers.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Mumbai is the nearest airport.
By Rail - The nearest Railway station is Vapi about 17 Kms where
road transport is easily available.
By Road - By Road: From mumbai- Ahmedabad N.H. No. 8, Silvassa,
the capital Town of Dadar Nagar Haveli is about 180 Kms. Mumbai and
about 120 Kms. from Surat and about 14 Kms from Bhilad or vapi.
WHEN TO GO
Best Time to Visit Silvassa is November To March.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Vanganga Lake and Island Lake :- It is a lovely
lake garden where more than 25 Hindi feature films have been picturised.
The rustic wooden bridges, jogging paths, thatched huts and paddle boats
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Tribal Cultural Museum :- This museum has masks,
hunting tools, fishing gadgets, musical instruments and life - size
statues. |
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Portuguese Church :- In Silvassa one can see
traces of the Portuguese rule an old church made by Portuguese. |
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River Sakartod Chauda Khanvel :- It is 20 kms
away from Silvassa on a road lined with tall trees in midst of forest,
it is Khanvel. The beautiful verdant land surrounded by lush green hills
beckons you with its rolling meadows, terraced gardens, cottages in
native style and river Sakartod flowing past it. |
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Water sport and tentage complex :- Water sport
and tentage complex is 20 kms drive from Khanvel where the large
waterfront of river Damanganga provides breathtaking view of the water
spread of Madhuban Dam. |
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Lion Safari, Vasona :- Vasona is 10Km from
Silvassa on the way to Khanvel. It is a home away from home for asiatic
(Panthera leo). One can move around in special vehicles and stare in to
the eyes of Jungle King Kush and his consorts Silky and Sonal. |
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Vandhara Udyan :- A riverside park with
sprawling lawns dotted with exquisite pavilions, an ideal site for
picnic-buffs.
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Piparia Udyan :- The Piparia Udyan is really a
park with a difference. The roaring waterfalls, tiny kiosks and
sprawling islands of flowers are a feast to the eyes.
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WHERE TO EAT
Silvassa is full of newly opened eating places, but the finer
dining places belong to the hotels. Daman Ganga Valley Resort’s
Chingari serves up an eclectic mix of South India, Mexican, Thai,
Pakistani and continental.
Garden Restaurant, Hotel Greenwood, serves regular fare whereas the
chef at Patio, Hotel Pioneer, is a seafood specialist.
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