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Small is beautiful and so is Dadra & Nagar Haveli, It is love
at first sight. The tall awesome trees, the rivers flowing past
them, the green grass mingling with fields of darker green, and
the distant hills dotting gently rolling hills. Whether it is the
summer, which dries the land, or the southwest monsoon whipping
the wind-swept trees and turning the land into an endless stretch
of green, it won’t matter. You’ll love the serene and
the calm land of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Many hands have ruled this quiet magical land of 72 villages. And
the memory of these rulers still lingers on, for a century and a
half, the fiery Portuguese were the masters of the land. When the
land was liberated from their rule, it was taken over by the locals
until it merged with the Indian Union. As a land it is not very
large, only 491 sq. Kms. is covered with forests and woods, a heaven
for the simple, colourful tribal folks. But as a place, it will
stay on the margins of your mind.
Silva,
in Portuguese means Woods. And this can be seen when you visit
Silvassa, the tiny, sleepy capital township. Tall trees reaching
for the heavens line the roads. Off the beaten track, little
cottages back in the warm sun or lie in the shadows of the
trees.
Vanganga Lake and Island Garden,
Dadra
Only 5 kms. from the capital town Silvassa, is one of most beautiful
lake garden where songs of more than 25 Hindi feature films have
been picturised, proves its point. The rustic wooden bridges,
sea of flowers, jogging paths, thatched huts, paddle boats - its
a right mix for romantic mood for the honey-mooners !
Vanvihar Tourist Complex, Chauda, Khanvel
Drive 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. There's a tourist complex for you
to stay with Mother Nature.
Also you shall enjoy the Deer
Park, cactus house and green house
Water
Sports and Tentage Complex.
Another 20 kms. drive from Khanvel is Dudhni where the large waterfront
of river Damanganga provides breathtaking view of the water spread
over Madhuban Dam. The luxurious tents pitched right near the bank
provide a countryside experience. You can also enjoy cooking your
own meals near the camp.
Hirwa
Van, Piparia - Silvassa
On Silvassa-Dadra Road is a Garden Beautiful with the roaring waterfalls,
misty cascades, rustic stone walls, twin arches, tiny kiosks and
springy lawns interspersed with islands of flowers is truly a visitors
delight.
Accomodation
You can stay in rustic, well appointed cottages with all modern
comforts or just gaze at the stars while camping in a specially
laid out riverside tentage complex. Enjoy the delicacies of local
cuisine, in a variety of restaurants and hotels with well-stocked
spirits.
Access
By Road: From mumbai- Ahmedabad N.H. No. 8, Silvassa,
the capital Town of Dadar Nagar Haveli, is about 180 Kms. Mumbai,
about 120 Kms. from Surat and about 14 Kms from Bhilad or vapi.
By Rail:
The nearest Railway station is Vapi about 17 Kms where
road transport is easily available.
