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Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Endowed with immense natural beauty and lush greenery, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is one of the most beautiful Union Territories in the country. While Nagar Haveli is situated in between Gujarat and Maharashtra, Dadra lies about one kilometer northwest of Nagar Haveli, surrounded by Gujarat.

With numerous picnic spots, beautiful retreats, placid lakes and water activities, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a paradise for vacationers. Situated close to Mumbai, this union territory is often visited by tourists who want to get away from the hustle bustle of city life. Moreover, this place is also a famous site for many blockbuster Bollywood movies.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Tribal Cultural Museum
The museum is dedicated to preserving the glorious legacy of culture, civilization and traditions of the tribes in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Situated in the center of the capital city of Silvassa, Tribal Cultural Museum is a popular museum in Dadra and Nagar Haveli with a beautifully decorated entrance.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


The museum also houses a front courtyard that displays scantily dressed tribal mannequins busy with winnowing. These statues are so real that one would actually feel the urge to touch them, just to see whether they are real. Before entering the various rooms of the museum all the visitors are required to remove their shoes.

The museum showcases several exquisite exhibits including exotic ornaments adorned by men and women of different tribes, household items, fishing rods, kitchenware, hunting tools, agricultural tools and musical instruments. Moreover, the walls of the museum are also decorated with spears, daggers, arrows, bows, sabers shields, armors and various photographs of their social and cultural events.

Vanganga Lake
One of the most popular tourist attractions of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Vanganga Lake is situated just five kilometers from Silvassa and twenty-six kilometers from Khanvel. Stretched over an area of 7.8 hectares, the lake is surrounded by a beautiful well-maintained park with jogging tracks, thatched huts and Japanese style wooden bridges. Vanganga Lake is known for its maintenance and cleanliness and also because of the fact that 40 Bollywood songs have been filmed over here.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


There are also many beautiful fountains that lit up after the sun goes down, which is the best time to visit the park, especially during summers. Visitors can go for long walks over here or enjoy a relaxing boat ride in the lake. There are also various activities to keep the children busy. The entry fee for adults is just Rupees 20 and Rupees 10 for children below the age of 10 years. However, the park offers free entrance for morning joggers and walkers.

Hirwa Van Garden

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Another popular tourist attraction in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Hirwa Van Garden is an interesting man made forest, situated near Khanvel on the Silvassa-Dadra Road in Piparia. Surrounded by beautiful cascading waterfalls, stonewalls, twin arches and expansive lawns, Hirwa Van Garden is also a popular picnic spot among tourists. This place is also perfect for camping and other outdoor activities.

Dudhoni
Situated about 40 kilometers from the capital city of Silvassa and around 20 kilometers from Khanvel, Dudhoni is a popular sightseeing spot that is located on the waterfront of River Damanganga and Madhuban Dam. This place is known for its wonderful range of water sports such as rowing boats, canoes, kayaks, water scooters, jet skis, shikaras – residential boats and motorized speed boats.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Surrounded by the picturesque Western Ghats, this area also provides accommodation, in the form of cottages, for its visitors who want to stay for a longer period of time. Moreover, there are also many restaurants over here that offer lip-smacking food to the tourists. The drive, itself, to Dudhoni is very thrilling and interesting with its exciting curvaceous and winding roads.

Satmaliya Deer Park
Spread over an area of almost 750 acres, Satmaliya Deer Park is a huge park located at Dapada on the Khanvel – Silvassa Road. The park is home to a wide array of deer species including Chinkara, Black Buck, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Four – Horned Antelope, Nilgai and many more.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Satmaliya Deer Park is so huge that exploring each and every corner of the park is almost impossible. Besides a wide variety of deer, the park also houses a watch tower and a beautiful lake to provide water for the animals. Make sure you carry a camera to catch the animals frolicking at the green vegetation. Even though the park is open throughout the year, the best time to visit it is between the months of June and August, when the vegetation is in full bloom. Tourists can also enjoy Jeep rides around the park at nominal charges.

Vasona Lion Safari

Located about 20 kilometers from the capital city of Silvassa, Vasona Lion Safari was built with the objectives of preserving Asiatic lions and lionesses, to track their breeding and to provide them with medication and food. Spread over an area of around 60 acres, this wildlife sanctuary is surrounded by several high chained walls of about 7 meters in height and 3 kilometers in length, which is done to separate the lions from the rest of the sanctuary.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


The entrance fee for the wildlife sanctuary is Rupees 25 for adults and Rupees 10 for children for a safari trip of about 20 minutes. Visitors are advised to carry their own food and water, as Vasona Lion Safari has no food stalls inside the sanctuary.

Nakshatra Garden

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Located in the capital city of Silvassa, Nakshatra Garden is a one-of-a-kind, astrology based garden that includes various interesting components such as Grah Van, Raashi Van, Nakshatra Van and a section only for medicinal plants. The garden is known for its wide variety of colorful shrubs, kiosks and crisscross footpaths. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing evening with family and friends.

Religious Places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Even though Hinduism is the main religion that is followed by the people residing in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, this small Union Territory is home to several churches, mosques, gurudwaras and other religious sites. Some popular religious places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which the tourists must visit, include Bindrabin Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, Church of Our Lady Piety and Saint Thomas Church.

Shopping in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

With calm sylvan surroundings, beautiful cascading waterfalls and rich wildlife, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is surely a paradise for travelers, however, it is not a classic shopping destination. Nevertheless, shopping in Dadra and Nagar Haveli can still be an enjoyable experience for a perceptive shopper. This small Union Territory is famous for small souvenirs such as Warli Paintings made by the tribal women over here, woven bamboo mats and baskets, leather slippers, greenish gold torpe grass products and other handicrafts. All the above mentioned items are easily available in the local shops of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and that also at reasonable prices.

Accommodation in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

From five star luxury hotels and resorts to cottages, government guesthouses and bed and breakfasts, Dadra and Nagar Haveli provides several options for accommodation to the tourists. Here are some popular hotels and resorts in Dadra and Nagar Haveli:

Khanvel Resort, Silvassa

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Situated in the capital city of Silvassa, Khanvel Resort is one of the most famous hotels in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Overlooking the river, this resort is fully equipped with all modern facilities including Ayurvedic Massages, spa, Jacuzzi, conference halls, sports center, business center, children’s area and a swimming pool. Moreover, the hotel also houses a multi-cuisine restaurant with a fully stocked bar.

Lotus Riverside Resort, Silvassa
Located on the Naroli Road in Silvassa, Lotus Riverside Resort also offers all the amenities similar to the above mentioned resort. With 32 guest rooms, the resort is located just three hours drive from the Mumbai Airport. 

Golden Pond Resort, Khanvel
Another popular hotel in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Golden Pont Resort offers various facilities including conference halls, banquet halls, swimming pool, discotheque, spa and a very delicious vegetarian restaurant. The resort also provides various tours for Lion Safari, Trekking, Boating and other activities.

Ras Resort, Silvassa

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


One of the most popular resorts in Silvassa, Ras Resorts is located on Naroli Road, about 170 kilometers from Mumbai. The resort offers all the modern amenities and is a perfect option for a relaxed holiday with family and friends. Moreover, the resort also houses three restaurants offering world class food.

Hill View Resort, Silvassa
Located on the Silvassa-Dadra Road, Hill View Resort is situated amidst roaring waterfalls, rustic stonewalls, springy lawns and beautiful trees. A perfect combination of luxury and budget, Hill View Resort offers various facilities such as steam bath, pool tables, indoor games and a fitness center to its guests.

Kamat Silvassa Resort on Naroli Road, Village Atha
With 36 guestrooms, Kamat Silvassa Resort is perfect for weekend getaways for both business and leisure travelers. A good alternative to all the luxury hotels in Silvassa, this resort offers all the basic facilities and amenities at a reasonable rate.

Besides the above mentioned hotels, other budget hotels in Dadra and Nagar Haveli include Pioneer Hotel, Green Wood Hotel, Wood Lands Regency, Himaivan Health Resort, Vanraj Hotel and Plaza Hotel.

Best Time to Visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Since Dadra and Nagar Haveli is located near the coast, it experiences all the typical weather conditions. Summers are usually very hot and humid with temperatures ranging between 27 degree Celsius and 41 degree Celsius. Monsoons in Dadra and Nagar Haveli start from the month of June and continue till the month of September. The union territory receives an annual rainfall of about 200 – 250 centimeters, mostly by South West monsoon winds. Winters are usually very pleasant with the lowest temperature being 14 degree Celsius and the highest going up to 30 degree Celsius.

Therefore, the best time to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli is between the months of November and March, when the temperature ranges between 14 degree Celsius and 29 degree Celsius.

How to Reach Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is very well-connected by air, rail and road.

By Air
The nearest airport to Dadra and Nagar Haveli is in Mumbai, which is about 180 kilometers from the capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Mumbai Airport is very well connected to all the cities in the country and around the world. Moreover, there are several taxis and car rentals available at the airport to transport you to Silvassa.

By Rail
The nearest railway station to Dadra and Nagar Haveli is Vapi Railway Station in Gujarat, which is located about 25 kilometers from Silvassa. Vapi Railway Station is very well connected to other parts of the country by express, mail and superfast trains.

By Road
This small union territory is very well connected by road to the nearby areas. Dadra and Nagar Haveli almost touches the National Highway 8, which runs between Mumbai and New Delhi. The capital city is located just 14 kilometers from Bhilad and Vapi.

Tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Moreover, getting around Dadra and Nagar Haveli is also very comfortable. The capital city – Silvassa is very well connected by buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws. One can even avail bus services to neighboring cities such as Mumbai and Baroda.
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