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Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Endowed with nature's munificence, it's a land of spell-binding beauty... lush green forests, winding rivers, unimaginable waterfronts, gentle gurgle of streams, distant dotting mountain ranges, a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora and fauna.. Owing to its serenity and quaint sylvan surroundings, this territory is a heaven for those who hunt around for a tranquil holiday.

Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Endowed with nature's munificence, it's a land of spell-binding beauty... lush green forests, winding rivers, unimaginable waterfronts, gentle gurgle of streams, distant dotting mountain ranges, a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora and fauna.. Owing to its serenity and quaint sylvan surroundings, this territory is a heaven for those who hunt around for a tranquil holiday. The UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is almost touching Mumbai – Baroda – Delhi National Highway No8 (Western Express Highway). Silvassa is the capital of this territory and is about 14 Kms from Bhilad & 18 Kms from Vapi. Other nearby cities like Mumbai 180 Kms, Surat 140 Kms, Nasik 140 Kms and Daman 30 Kms.

 
Daman and Diu.

Daman and Diu is a union territory in India. For over 450 years these coastal enclaves on the Arabian Sea coast were part of Portuguese India, along with Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The Republic of India occupied Goa, Daman, and Diu on December 19, 1961; Portugal did not recognize Indian rule in these territories until 1974.

Daman is situated on the west coast of India on the Arabian Sea are exotic locations that are blessed with sun, sand & sea. Due to their Locational advantages, they offer excellent potential for tourist traffic. Daman is situated at 20-22'-00" to 20-27'-25" latitude north of equator and between meridian 72-49'-42" to 72-54'-43" longitude. An important location advantage of Daman is its close proximity to Bombay and it is just 13 Kms away from the nearest railroad, Vapi. Geographical area of Daman is 72 square Kms. Locational advantages made Daman, excellent and exotic tourism destinations with tourist traffic rising year by year.

Diu is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of the island, and is famous for its fortress and old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town.. It is considered one of the most beautiful tourist locations in India. Famous destinations include the nearby Nagoa beach, one of the finest beaches in the country. The old fort, the church and the museum have a strong Portuguese taste.

 
 
 
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