SILVASSA – Paradise for Nature Lovers is a former Portuguese colony and the capital of the Indian Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and lies between Gujarat and Maharashtra. Silvassa is known for its scenic beauty, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches and facilities for water sports. Silvassa has a Portuguese heritage and a distinct indo-Portuguese culture can be seen. During the Portuguese rule, Silvassa was also known as Vila de Paço d'Arcos.
Silvassa is considered the home of Warli culture. The Warli language, a mixture of Marathi and Gujarati, is spoken by Warli. Silvassa was a place of 72 villages and it was ruled by the Marathas till 1779 and later it was offered to the Portuguese following a friendship treaty. Today you can find many Roman-Catholic churches, stone walls which act as an evidence of the Portuguese rule. The name Silvassa is derived from the Portuguese word Silva which means wood.
Silvassa is a land for all seasons. Tourists touring Silvassa have a wide range of choices with accommodation. Trekking, boating, nature walks, kayaking, canoeing, water scooters and jets skis are the activities that can be enjoyed. The city is famous for its natural beauty and its numerous gardens. The deer sanctuary and the lion safari are new and upcoming attractions in the city.
STATE: Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
LOCATION: Silvassa is a city and headquarters of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
LANGUAGE : Hindi, Konkni, Gujrati and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : Throughout the year, the best time to visit Silvassa is between November and June as weather during these months is quite ideal for trekking and boating.
CLOTHING : Light cotton in summer and light woolen in winter.
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Silvassa is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by private and State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Silvassa to other nearby cities.
Vapi railway station is about 17 km away from Silvassa city center. This station is directly connected with Mumbai and regular train services are available from here to many cities in India.
The nearest airport is at Diu 7 km away. The nearest International airport is at Mumbai, about 168 km away. You can easily get taxis and buses to reach the destination.
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