Dadra and Nagar Haveli
The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is situated on
the western coast of India. It is surrounded on the west, north and east by
Valsad district of Gujarat and in the south and south east by Thana and Nasik
districts of Maharashtra.
It is the homeland of colorful tribals. Dadra and Nagar
Haveli is also the land of thick, green forests, low hills, large water fronts
and huge, green meadows.
Getting There :
- By Air : Mumbai is the closest airport.
- By Rail & Bus : Dadra & Nagar Haveli does not have its own road
transport system, but benefits from Gujarat and Maharashtra transport system.
Fast Facts :
- Area: 491 Sq. Km
- Capital: Silvassa
- Languages: Gujarati, Marathi and Hindi
- Religion: Hinduism, Islam and Christianity
- Literacy rate: 88.49 %
- Best Time To Visit: November to March
Tourist Attractions :
Vanganga Lake and Island Garden :
A beautiful lake garden only 5 km from the
capita Silvassa. It has wooden bridges, flowers, jogging paths, thatched huts
and paddleboats.
Piparia Udyan :
The Piparia Udyan is a park with a
difference. The great waterfalls, tiny kiosks and sprawling islands of flowers
are a great sight.
Vandhara Udyan :
A riverside park with beautiful lawns. Ideal for
picnicks. Pavilions provide shelters to the visitors.
