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States of
India- Dadar & Nagar Haveli |
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Introduction :
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Surrounded by Gujarat and Maharashtra, only a short distance from the blue
of the Arabian Sea, Dadra and Nagar Haveli is actually a tie-up of 72
villages that were once governed by the Portuguese. With its capital at
Silvassa, it is a haven for travellers seeking solitude in the lap of
nature. This tranquil magical land of 70 villages, sandwiched between
the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, near Daman, was liberated in 1954
from the Portuguese. Confined to an area of only 491 sq. km, this is the
homeland of some simple, brave and colourful tribals, who have enriched
it with their rich folklore and vibrant lifestyle |
| Capital |
Silvasaa |
| Area |
491 sq.km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 39 °C, Min 21.5°C.
Winter : Max 31.3°C, Min 10 °C. |
| Language |
Bhili/Bildoli, Gujarati, Hindi, English |
| Best Time to Visit |
November to March |
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How to get there :
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By Rail : The nearest railhead is Vapi at a distance of 17 km from the
capital city. Silvassa is about 180 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Surat via the
Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway 8
By Road : Dadra and Nagar Haveli is very near to the Mumbai-Baroda-Delhi
National Highway. The capital, Silvassa, is about 14 km from Vapi in Gujarat.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 180 km from Mumbai and 150 km each from Surat, Nasik
and Saputara, 27 km from Daman
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