Beaches in Maharashtra
Daman-Silvassa-Vapi Tour of Maharashtra
Daman : A Portuguese colony till it was liberrated in 1961. places of interest include Moti Daman Fort, light House, Gandhi Park & devika Beach. A tiny dot on the map of India, Silvassa is the quiet capital city of Dadar and Nagar Haveli. Silvassa, has its name derived from a portugese word, known as “Silva”, which means wood. The tall trees on the outskirts of the town exemplify the meaning of Silvassa. Apart from being known as a Portuguese colony, Silvassa is known for its tribal population. These tribals people stay on the outskirts of Silvassa in little Kiosks. Chillum or the hand made smoking pipes of these tribals people are very famous and characteristic to Silvassa.
Silvassa is a land of blissful beauty and charm. It has wooed many tourists in the recent years due to its ethnicity. The folk culture in Silvassa is alive and vibrant. Silvassa, of late, has been seen as a cosmopolitan town, adding to its glory.
History about Silvassa : Silvassa was ruled over by the Marathas. In 1779, they gifted it to the Portuguese for aggregated revenue of Rs 12,000 in return for the Portuguese friendship. In 1954, the territory was liberated from its colonial rulers. In 1961, Silvassa became the capital of the union territory, Dadra-Nagar Haveli.
Silvasa : Also situated in vicinity is this tiny, sleepy town, with lush green forests, large water front & a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora & fauna. Sightseeing includes Bal Udyan- a children's park with a mini zoo, Tribal Museum etc.
Vapi : An industrail town in the region.
How To Reaching There:
By Air : Nearest airport is Mumbai.
By Rail : Vapi on Western Railway is the nearest railhead.
By Road : Along Mumbai- Ahmedabad Highway at 170 kms from Mumbai.
Daman : A Portuguese colony till it was liberrated in 1961. places of interest include Moti Daman Fort, light House, Gandhi Park & devika Beach. A tiny dot on the map of India, Silvassa is the quiet capital city of Dadar and Nagar Haveli. Silvassa, has its name derived from a portugese word, known as “Silva”, which means wood. The tall trees on the outskirts of the town exemplify the meaning of Silvassa. Apart from being known as a Portuguese colony, Silvassa is known for its tribal population. These tribals people stay on the outskirts of Silvassa in little Kiosks. Chillum or the hand made smoking pipes of these tribals people are very famous and characteristic to Silvassa.
Silvassa is a land of blissful beauty and charm. It has wooed many tourists in the recent years due to its ethnicity. The folk culture in Silvassa is alive and vibrant. Silvassa, of late, has been seen as a cosmopolitan town, adding to its glory.
History about Silvassa : Silvassa was ruled over by the Marathas. In 1779, they gifted it to the Portuguese for aggregated revenue of Rs 12,000 in return for the Portuguese friendship. In 1954, the territory was liberated from its colonial rulers. In 1961, Silvassa became the capital of the union territory, Dadra-Nagar Haveli.
Silvasa : Also situated in vicinity is this tiny, sleepy town, with lush green forests, large water front & a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora & fauna. Sightseeing includes Bal Udyan- a children's park with a mini zoo, Tribal Museum etc.
Vapi : An industrail town in the region.
How To Reaching There:
By Air : Nearest airport is Mumbai.
By Rail : Vapi on Western Railway is the nearest railhead.
By Road : Along Mumbai- Ahmedabad Highway at 170 kms from Mumbai.
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