Lakes & Garden Tradition Havelis Temples & Churches Nature & Adventure Lion Safari & Deer Park Tribal Cultural Museum Tourist Spots at Silvassa

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Where Mother Nature is your host...
Small is beautiful and so is Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Silva, in Portuguese means Woods. And this can be seen in Silvassa, the tiny, sleepy capital township. Tall trees reaching for the heavens line the roads. Off the beaten track, little cottages back in the warm sun or lie in the shadow of trees. In Silvassa, you can see traces of the Portuguese rule, an old church...

Tradition

While the ancient structures bear witness to the days gone by old traditions continue to be reflected in the lives of the people and their surroundings. As you catch glimpses of thatched roofs and grass cutters carrying bundles of fresh fodder, time stands still.

The world renowned Warli Paintings adorn the humble abodes of the locals. And as you watch the villagers perform their ancient folk dances in bright orange striped costumes, you feel the air of anticipation as the locals invoke the Tiger, the Lord of the Jungle. The rhythmic tinkle of traditional jewellery combinedwith the pulsating folk beat transport you to a lost era. in this virgin territory. ' A land lost in time '.

Lakes & Garden Mesmerised by the murmur of brooks and the ripple of waterfalls, is garden named after the local tribal Deity 'Hirwa' Hirwavan Garden. If you are early you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the sun creating magical rainbows on the fountains near Vanganga Lake.

Vanganga Lake

You witness the most pristine sight your eyes have ever seen a garden amidst an enchanting lake only 5 kms. from the capital town Silvassa.

Havelis
The history of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is carved in wood and stone in the monuments from the past that dot the land. Ancient, dilapidated ruins of vast houses maintain an imposing silence. The intricate carvings on the door have mysteriously remained intact, perhaps to remind future generations of an ancient, and glorious, past.

Temples & Churches
There are several old shrines of various types in Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Bindrabin, the historic temple at Lord Shiva is locally known as Tadkeshwara. People from far off places visit to pray and seek blessings.

One of the many fascinating sights you see in Dadra & Nagar Haveli is a glorious century old chapel, the Church of Our Lady of Piety, built way back in 1889, by the Portuguese. This one magnificent structure, chapter in the land's history under Portuguese rule, which began way back in 1779 when Portuguese acquired 72 villages which comprise this territory. In this land of peace and beauty, we find an ancient temple as well as a Portuguese church - testimony that diverse religious faith co-exist. In perfect harmony with nature, and with each other.

Nature & Adventure In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the most fascinating natural flora and fauna abound, providing a veritable treat for the nature lover and trekker alike. Wild cacti, beautiful butterflies, hiking trails - you'll find them all in this virginal, unspoilt land of greenery and forests.

Natural flora and fauna

Lion Safari & Deer Park
For the animal lovers a Lion Safari at Vasona 14 kms. from the resort. See 6 lions roaming freely in natural surrounding. These lions were specially brought from Gir Sanctuary.

Tribal Cultural Museum
For those in hurry who can't spare time to meet the people in person, the tribal museum has it all displayed for them. The masks, hunting tools, fishing gadgets, musical Instruments and the life size statues too ! It will give you a feel of the territory.

Tourist Spots at Silvassa.