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| Dadra
and Nagar Haveli |
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 The
Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is located on the
western coast, just 12 kms north-west of Daman with a small
part of Gujarat (Vapi) separating the two. Dadra is quite small,
with only two villages apart from Dadra. Nagar Haveli consists
of 69 villages of which Silvassa, the capital of Dadra and Nagar
Haveli is one. Three kms of Gujarat territory separate Dadra
from Nagar Haveli. More than 75 percent of the population comprises
of tribals and 40 percent of the Union Territory is reserved
forests, rich in flora and fauna.
Wonderful natural vistas, sparkling rivers, rolling hills, well
maintained gardens and lush forests make Dadra and Nagar Haveli
worth a visit. In fact the beauty and serenity of the place
makes this tourist destination a heaven for those seeking a
peaceful getaway form large bustling cities. |
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| GETTING
HERE |
The nearest international
airport is Mumbai (180 kms). From Mumbai one can travel by road
or rail to Dadra.
The nearest railway station is Vapi (17 kms), which is linked
by rail to many cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Pune. From
Vapi, road transport (bus or taxi) is easily available to Silvassa,
the capital city. Another convenient railhead is Bhilad (12
kms), which too, is linked by road with Silvassa.
By road, Vapi is connected to many cities and the distances
to important cities are - Mumbai (180 kms), Surat (140 kms),
Nashik (140 kms) and Daman (30 kms). |
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| WHAT
TO SEE |
| Dadra
and Nagar Haveli are blessed with nature's wonders, which are
simply spellbinding. Places of tourist interest here are - Vanganga
Lake and Island Garden at Dadra (6 kms from Silvassa, with bridges
in Japanese style, boats, fountains, restaurants), Hirwavan
garden, Piparia (with its roaring waterfall and beautiful springs
and streams), Tribal Museum in Silvassa (displaying tribal ornaments,
musical instruments, fishing and hunting tools and other artefacts),
Vanvihar Tourist Complex at Chauda (20 kms from Silvassa, beautiful
landscaped complex, with check-dam on the nearby Sakartod river
for boating), Tapovan Tourist Complex at Bindrabin (18 kms,
historic temple of Lord Shiva and amusement park with |
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fountains
and well laid garden), Water Sports Centre at Dudhani (40 kms,
water scooters, aqua-bikes, speed boats, kayaks, canoes and
passenger boats), Himaivan Health Resort at Kauncha (in the
tranquil woodlands of Kauncha village).
In addition to these major attractions, there are several other
places of tourist interest like the Tadkeshwar Shiv temple,
the Bindrabin Deer Park at Khanvel, Vandhara Garden, Mini Zoo,
Bal Udyan and a wonderful historic church. Some distance from
Silvassa, there is Lion Safari at Vasona, where one can come
face to face with the majestic Asiatic lion. |
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