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SILVASSA TOURISM

A former Portuguese colony, Silvassa is known for its scenic beauty, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches and facilities for water sports. Capital of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Silvassa lies between Gujarat and Maharashtra. Silvassa comprised 72 villages and was ruled by the Marathas till 1779. Later, it was offered to the Portuguese following a treaty. The many Roman-Catholic churches and stone walls stand testimony to the Portuguese rule as does the name Silvassa, which comes from the Portuguese word Silva or wood.

Silvassa is considered the home of Warli culture. It also offers several water sports activities. Other tourist attractions include Tribal Culture museum, Vanganaga Lake, and Hirva Van garden. Silvassa is also famous for the lion safari at the Vasona park, located 10 km from Silvassa. Deer parks at Khanvel and Satmaliya are other wildlife attractions.

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Just two-and-a-half hours by road from Mumbai, Silvassa serves as the perfect weekend destination for those living in the busy city.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN SILVASSA

You can find a wide range of hotels in Silvassa. Deluxe hotels boast of all modern facilities like swimming pools, bars, discos, gaming sections, etc. Mid-range hotels provide comfortable and quality service too. One can also find budget hotels.Dadra and Nagar Haveli administration has setup also has accommodation facilities.

Photograph Courtesy:Njanasundaran P T/Creative Commons

Photograph Courtesy: Njanasundaran P T/Creative Commons

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN SILVASSA

Multi-cuisine restaurants are common in Silvassa. Besides the local cuisine, you can also find restaurants serving other north Indian cuisines as well as Continental, Mexican and Thai.

Photograph courtesy: Njanasundaran P T/Creative Commons

BEST TIME TO VISIT SILVASSA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Silvassa is as given below. The best time to visit Silvassa is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1323
FebruaryBest time1327
MarchBest time1222
AprilBest time1423
MayBest time2123
JuneBest time2020
July2022
August1526
September1726
October2029
NovemberBest time2028
DecemberBest time1527

PHOTOS OF SILVASSA

Place to visit in SILVASSA

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Satmaliya Deer Park

Located on the Khanvel Silvassa road, Satmaliya Deer Park is home to Chinkara, Blackbucks and…

Dudhni Lake

Dudhni lake is an ideal place for those who love water sports. Located 40 km…

Vasona Lion Safari park

Vasona Lion Safari park, a major attraction, is about 10 km from Silvassa. The 20…

Tribal Cultural Museum

A prime attraction of Silvassa, Tribal Cultural Museum exhibits tribal objects like masks, hunting tools,…

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THINGS TO DO IN SILVASSA

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Shopping in Silvassa

Silvassa is a paradise for those looking for handmade products. Kilvani Road is the main…

Boating in Dudhni Lake

Boating in Dudhni Lake: Dudhni Lake, situated in Silvassa is built on the reservoir of…

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his three-day visit to Gujarat from Thursday during which he will inaugurate a slew of projects, including the ninth…

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    New Delhi, Nov 1 (PTI): Leading independent solar power producer Azure Power, which has a national portfolio of over 3 gw, has signed a letter…

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  • Smart Cities Full List of Round 4 Winners: 3 From Uttar Pradesh Make it to 9 Selected Cities

    Silvassa of Dadar & Nagar Haveli has topeed the list of smart cities announced on Friday. The Round 4 list includes the names of 9…

    India.com News Desk January 19, 2018, 4:59 pm IST

  • Photos of Swaminarayan Temple in Silvassa that showcase its incredible beauty

    Silvassa is steeped in history and has a fair share of buildings with interesting architecture. The Swaminarayan Temple is one of them, based on the…

    Anoop Menon July 18, 2017, 4:25 pm IST

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    With the monsoon in full flourish right now, let's take a look at some of the monsoon destinations in India that are gaining popularity fast.…

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