Silvassa (Gujarati: સેલ્વાસ; Hindi: सिलवासा) is the headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India.
Understand
[edit]Until the end of the 19th century, Silvassa was only a small village. Silvassa started to become more important in 1885, when the Portuguese administration decided to transfer the seat of Nagar Haveli to the city. Silvassa was the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli until 2020, when Dadra and Nagar Haveli was converted into a district of India. It hosts many factories and industries providing significant government revenue, allowing the city to maintain a low level of taxation.
Get in
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By plane
[edit]Surat International Airport is 138 km away. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 159 km away.
By road
[edit]Silvassa is connected to Maharashtra and Gujarat via National Highway 848A. Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. Daman is 30 km away via Bhilad on National Highway 48. Mumbai is 160 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway 48 Surat is 130 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on National Highway 48. Auto-rickshaw services ply between Vapi and Silvassa at a regular interval and easily available from Vapi (E) railway station. Gujarat Road Transport Buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval.
By train
[edit]The nearest railway stations are in Vapi 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) away and Bhilad, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away. All major Mail/Express trains are available at Vapi including August Kranti Rajdhani, Satabdi, Ahinsa, Karnavati etc.
Get around
[edit]There are auto-rickshaws and buses available to roam around in the city.
See
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- 1 Children's Park.
- 2 Hirva Van Garden, Pipariya, Silvassa - Vapi Road (Near Pipariya Police Station). Near the Daman Gangan River.
- 3 Our Lady of Piety (Silvassa Church).
- 4 Park Ayyappa Temple (Ayappa Mandir).
- 5 Park Balaji Temple (Balaji Mandir).
- 6 Park Ram Temple (Shriv Ram Mandir).
- 7 Tribal Cultural Museum.
- 8 Van Dhara Garden. Near the Daman Gangan River.
- Nakshatra Garden.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- 1 Vegetable Market, Bavisa Faliya, ☏ +91 96626 99077. 7AM-10PM.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]- 1 Country Liquor Shop, Bus Stand, Opposite Mini, Khanvel Rd, Tokarkhada, ☏ +91 98987 78979. 8AM-9PM.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Daman Ganga Valley Resort, Opposite Vandhara Garden, Naroli Road, [email protected]. Check-in: 12, check-out: 12. Portuguese-style resort located on the banks of Daman Ganga River and adjacent to Vandhara Garden with lush green surroundings. ₹2,690–₹3,642.
- 2 Dan Tourist Hotel, Tokarkhada Rd, Tokarkhada, Samarvarni.
- 3 Ritz Hotel, Mahavir Complex, Khanvel Rd, Opposite Bus Depot, Opp. Bus Stand, Samarvarni (Near Bus Station).
- 4 VITS Kamats - Silvassa, Naroli Road.
- 5 Ras Resort, Survey No128, Plot No-1, Naroli Rd. A resort with river views, outdoor pool and a bar. ₹4,207–₹5,879.
- Hotel Woodland (Near Bus Station).
- Hotel Woodland Inn (Near Bus Station).
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Daman (India) — The capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Diu — A beautiful island in Saurashtra Gujarat
- Surat — One of the fast-developing cities in India.