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| Vanganga Lake Garden, Dadra |
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| A beautiful lake Garden
Vanganga is located at the entrance of the U.T. of Dadra
& Nagar Haveli and this beautiful garden at Dadra
(6km from Silvassa ) is spread over an area of 7.58
hects. The garden created with central island is connected
with bridges in Japanese style. The major attraction
are its water spread framed with tree line, boats, fountains,
restaurants and jogging track on an average 4.00 lakhs
tourists visits the garden annually. The garden is very
popular with filmmakers and more than 40 Hindi film
hit songs have been pictures here |
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| Hirwavan garden, Piparia |
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| 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 water body.
The visitors are fascinated with the
sight of colorful 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 visiting. |
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| Tribal Museum , Silvassa |
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The U.T., of Dadra
and Nagar Haveli is predominantly inhabited by the tribal's.
The museum has displayed their ornaments, musical instruments,
fishing and hunting gadgets, agricultural and house
hold articles, and several other artifacts. The tribal's
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. |
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| Vanvihar Tourist Complex,
Chauda |
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| Since there was no
accommodation available for the people, the department
has created 36 bedded luxury and Economic class Accommodation
at Chauda (20 Kms. From Silvassa ) The surrounding
area has been landscaped and tourists throng in thousands
to see and enjoy the location apart from the tourists
staying in the complex. The Department has built a small
check dam on the adjoining river Sakartod to operate
boating facilities. |
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| Tapovan Tourist Complex,
Bindrabin |
The famous historic
temple of Lord Siva is located (18 Kms. From Silvassa
and 2 Kms. From Khanvel) at Bindrabin and devotees make
a bee line to seek blessing of the diety. Since there
were no facilities for accommodation, the Department
has provided 3 Cottages, Restaurant and amusement park
with fountains and well laid garden. |
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| Water Sports Centre, Dudhani
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| With the commissioning of Madhuban Dam on
the downstream side of river Damanganga, a large water
front has formed near Dudhani (40 Kms from Silvassa).
For adventure loving tourists, the department provide
water scooters, acquabikes, bumper boats, speed boats,
kayaks, canoes and passenger boats at the Water Sports
Centre, Dudhani. |
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| Himaivan Health Resort,
Kauncha |
| A twenty bedded super
luxuries health resort has been completed near the water
front at Kauncha – Dudhani which will provide
a new concept of Health tourism in the tranquil woodlands
of Kauncha village. |
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| Yatri Niwas, Silvassa |
| A budget tourist accommodation
with multi purpose facilities at Silvassa is being provided
with 40 bedded accommodation to begin with.
In addition to the above major tourist
attractions, there are several other places of tourist
importance like Vandhara Garden, Historic church, Madhuban
dam all around Silvassa to fill in the gaps of tourists
itinerary.
Besides all this tourist places, Tourism
Department also celebrate various festivals during the
year. |
