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 Places of Interest in Dadra & Nagar Haveli

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 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.


Hirwavan garden, Piparia

Another beautiful garden at the entry point at Silvassa is named after a tribal deity 'Hirwa' the green goddess. 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 waterbody. The visitors are fascinated with the sight of colourful 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 visitors.

Tribal Museum , Silvassa

The U.T., of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is predominantly inhabited by the tribals. The museum has displayed their ornaments, musical instruments, fishing and hunting gadgets, agricultural and house hold articles, and several other artefacts. The tribals 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 tribals and their culture at one place.

Vanvihar Tourist Complex, Chauda

Since there was no accommodation available for the people, the department has created 36 bedded luxury and Economic class Accommodation at Chauda (20 Kms. from Silvassa ) The surrounding area has been landscaped and tourists throng in thousands to see and enjoy the location apart from the tourists staying in the complex. The Department has built a small check dam on the adjoining river Sakartod to operate boating facilities.

Tapovan Tourist Complex, Bindrabin

The famous historic temple of Lord Siva is located (18 Kms. from Silvassa and 2 kms. from Khanvel) at Bindrabin and devotees make a bee line to seek blessing of the diety. Since there were no facilities for accommodation, the Department has provided 3 Cottages, Restaurant and amusement park with fountains and well laid garden.

Water Sports Centre, Dudhani

With the commissioning of Madhuban Dam on the downstream side of river Damanganga, a large water front has formed near Dudhani (40 Kms from Silvassa). For adventure loving tourists, the department provide water scooters, acquabikes, bumper boats, speed boats, kayaks, canoes and passenger boats at the Water Sports Centre, Dudhani.

Himaivan Health Resort, Kauncha

A twenty bedded super luxuries health resort has been completed near the water front at Kauncha - Dudhani which will provide a new concept of Health tourism in the tranquil woodlands of Kauncha village.

Yatri Niwas, Silvassa

A budget tourist accommodation with multi purpose facilities at Silvassa is being provided with 40 bedded accommodation to begin with.

In addition to the above major tourist attractions, there are several other places of tourist importance like Vandhara Garden, Historic church, Madhuban dam all around Silvassa to fill in the gaps of tourists itinerary. Besides all this tourist places, Tourism Department also celebrate various festivals during the year.








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