Dadar and Nagar Haveli Information and Tourist Places
The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is situated on the western coast of India. Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The major language of this union territory is Gujarati. It lies on the north bank of the Daman Ganga River. The main economy in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is manufacturing. The territory 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.
The territory is landlocked, although the Arabian Sea coast lies just to the west in Gujarat.
Accommodation:
Dadra and Nagar Haveli of a large number of large and wide range hotels. Most of the hotels in Dadra and Nagar Haveli are located in and around the state capital Silvassa. But the hotels in Dadra and Nagar Haveli offer decent arrangements.
Along with the Government run hotels, there are private hotels in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Tourist places:
Vanganga Lake Garden:
Vanganga Lake Garden is Located at the entrance of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The major attraction are its water spread framed with tree line boats, fountains, restaurants and jogging track.
Hirwavan Garden:
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 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.
Mini Zoo and Bal Udyan:
This place is one of the most popular outings for children at Silvassa. The colorful birds, mischievous monkeys, awesome pythons and sleepy crocodiles coupled with swings, slides and merry-go-rounds render this site every kid’s dream come true.