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Located on the western side of the complexion with tribals (adivasi) foothills of constituting more than 75 percent encompassing an area of 491 square of the population, and the main km, the (UT) of tribes are , Kokna and Varli. Dadra & Nagar Haveli is the land The reserved forests comprise 40 of colourful tribals. Just 12 km percent of the UT providing a north west of Daman, a small part habitat for all kind of flora and of () separates the two. fauna. Because of proximity to the It has seen many rulers, ranging sea at Daman, the summer from the mighty Marathas to the temperature is not overpowering. fiery Portuguese. It was liberated The river Damanganga and in 1954 from Portuguese rule. its tributaries like the Varna, Dadra actually is much smaller Pipri and Sakartond criss cross the with only two villages apart from UT and drain into Dadra itselt. Nagar Haveli consists at Daman. of 69 villages of which , the The nearness of Daman, which is the capital of sister UT, has common admini- is one. Dadra is separated from the stration with the Administrator as villages of Nagar Haveli by 3 km Head, has integrated the two UT’s to of Gujarat territory. The entire form a composite block for the union territory is rural in its purpose of tourism.

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CMYK The colourful dances and curious 200 and 20025' of latitude north rituals of this tribal land, top class and between the meridian 72050' resorts and complexes close to and 73015' of longitude. The vast nature, enchanting hills, the well stretch of the total geographical manicured gardens at Dadra, area of 491 square km is hilly Silvassa and Luhari, lion safari at terrain specially towards the north Vasona, water based thrills at east and east where it is Dudhni, trekking trails to the surrounded by ranges of Sahyadri forests, wildlife sanctuary at Mountains (western ghats). The Satmalia and the charming river Damanganga rises in the monsoon landscape of the entire Ghat 64 km from the western coast area are the visitors delight - the and discharges itself in the Arabian ideal place for a city dweller to Sea at the port of Daman. The unwind in and to get close to land under forest cover (20359 nature. A small sylvan place for hectares) in this territory all seasons. constitutes about 40 percent of the The network of the road within geographical area. The central the UT is good and Vapi (14 km) region of the land is almost plain and Bhilad (12 km) on the western and the soil is fertile and rich. rail line are the nearest rail heads. The nearest international airport CLIMATE is (180 km). Silvassa, the The climate is moderate and capital has a variety of generally healthy in the central accommodation and restaurants zone, though hot and humid with well stocked bar. Well during the summer months but appointed cottages and camping less warm during the monsoon facility are also available to explore season from June - September. The this tranquil paradise. Of late this area referred to as of has also emerged as the hub of the West receives an annual business tourism because of its rainfall between 200-250 cm. excellent facilities and services. HISTORY GEOGRAPHY The Portuguese who entered India Surrounded on the west north and at the end of 15th century, after east by of Gujarat occupying also took some and in the south and south east areas on the Bay of Khambat by Thana and Nasik districts of (Cambay) i.e. Daman and later on , the union territory Diu on the Saurashtra coast. In the of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 18th century, Marathas were a situated between the parallels of formidable force and had acquired

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CMYK The nature's delight some areas of south Gujarat from T. B. Cunha and rulers of the Dharampur Raja and other adjoining Gujarat. With the principalities. The late 18th freedom of India, the nationalist century, around 1779, records a leaders found that Dadra & Nagar fierce sea battle between Portuguese Haveli was a good target against and forces in which Portuguese rule because the Marathas were compelled to cede territory was landlocked unlike some territory close to Daman to Goa, and was the former. On 17th December, now in the midst of free India. 1779 Portuguese took territorial At this time, was ruled by control of the 72 villages by virtue Salazar who refused the Indian of a friendship treaty between Government demand to end the Portuguese and Marathas. This colonial vestiges in India. This group of 72 villages came to be infuriated the Goan nationalists known as Dadra &Nagar Haveli. who moved in and took control of With the independence of India the Police Station of villages in in August, 1947, the struggle by Dadra on July 22, 1954. Dadra was the freedom fighters of Goa to captured in the early hours with the liberate this territory intensified. support of local tribals and by In fact, the movement was afternoon the Portuguese officers initiated by a Goan teacher, Carles of other two villages in Dadra da Cruz, who got all surrendered. The frightened offices encouragement from Goan of the Portuguese administrator of nationalist movement leaders like Nagar & Haveli sought refuge in

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CMYK adjoining Gujarat and by August of land holdings many of them 2, 1954 the entire territory was work as farm labourers or seek conquered without a single shot employment in other areas. fired from either side. In 1961, the Indian army marched into Goa, Daman and Diu ousting Tribes Portuguese from their colonial The shy and peace loving tribals possessions on Indian soil. inhabiting the UT attract tourists After its liberation in 1954, the with their rich and colourful tribal administration was carried on by culture. They retained their culture the local body till its merger with although the territory has had the Indian Union on August, 11, many years of foreign rule, from 1961. The area was created as a the Marathas to the Portuguese. Union Territory and formal The Varlis form the largest group statutory administration headed by (63 percent) and are found the Administrator. everywhere in this UT. Varlis are a tribe of non Aryan origin, who PEOPLE AND TRIBES were concentrated in areas near the The population of Dadra & Nagar Vindhyas and Satpuras from where Haveli is 2,20,451 (2001 census), they came towards region. an increase of over 60 percent over At present, they mainly inhabit the last census in 1991. More than the Valsad and Dang districts of 62 percent of the total population Gujarat and Thana and Nasik is tribal. The population density districts of Maharashtra as well as is 449 persons per square this UT, which they claim as their kilometer, sex ratio (number of original home. A loin cloth, a females per 1000 males) 811 and small waist coat and a turban the literacy rate 60.03 percent. The makes for the traditional dress of urbanites constitute about 23 the Varli men. Varli women use percent of the total population. knee length Lugden (one yard The urban Silvassa town is the saree) around the waist and a piece most thickly populated among the of cloth locally called Padar. Silver 11 village Panchayats. The majority and white metal ornaments are population is Hindu (over 95 part of adornment. The Varli tribe percent). The main tribes are follow form of . Varlis, Dhodia and Kokna whereas Dhodias, the second largest (about the other constituents are a little 17 percent) tribal population is over 3 percent of the total tribal largely concentrated in area population. The main occupation around north part of the UT, is agriculture, but due to paucity south of Gujarat and a few

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CMYK Simple, colourful tribal folks of Dadra & Nagar Haveli adjoining areas of Maharashtra. other parts of their body. The men They live in small thatched huts wear dhoti upto the knees, a waist (locally called Dhundi) and are coat or shirt and a turban on their cultivators and a majority are land head. The women wear colourful owners. The traditional wardrobe knee length or full length saree. of the Dhodia men is a white Others include Kathodis, leading dhoti upto the knees and a shirt a forest life and engaged in the or waist coat with a white cap and profession of catechew (katha) they wear ornaments such as making; the Dublas, scattered earrings and silver chains around along the coast line, also called the waist. The dress of a female halpatis for their profession of consists of a dark blue saree worn ploughing (hal); Kolghas and upto the knees with colourful bead Nayakas being the smaller groups necklaces, metal bangles on wrists represent about 3 percent of the and thick metal kadas around population together. their ankles. With improved communication, The well built Koknas constitute education, economy growth of the about 17 percent of the tribal region and the steps initiated by population and are settled along the Administration, the tribal's the foothills of the western ghats. way of living and thinking is Their life mainly depends on changing from their original cultivation (paddy) for livelihood. agriculture based and gathering This tribe is characterized by existence to near mainstream. Due tattoos on their forehead and on to formal education, many of these

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CMYK tribes are striving hard to occupy particularly the Varlis. The sun and higher positions in society. the moon are regarded as two eyes of God. The stone images of these LANGUAGE deities are found in the midst of The land locked union territory tree groves which are considered is sandwitched between Gujarat sacred. A bhagat performs rituals and Maharashtra, consequently singing prayers of deities while , Gujarati and Marathi are playing Ghangal, a musical widely spoken. The local tribals instrument made from gourd, have dialects of their own of which bamboo and iron strings. Almost Bhili and Bhilodi are every village has a temple of predominant. English is the traditional God and a local deity. working language of Government offices and Hindi is also fairly well MUSIC AND DANCE understood. For the people The tribals have distinct culture engaged in hospitality and service of their own consisting of curious industry, English is widely used. rituals and colourful folklore. One would see words of English Marriages, festivals, harvest are all used in milestones, signages and occasion for dances and the tribal signboards. folk have a long tradition of preserving their dance forms and CULTURE rich and colourful culture. The Hinduism is the religion of the vast foot tapping dances of Tarpa, majority (95 percent) of the Dhol, Bhavada and Gheria create population though religious a magical effect and reflect the observances may differ. The distinct identity of these simple territory is least urbanised with less folks. The accompanying musical than 20 percent population living instruments are innovated by the in towns. The farming community tribals themselves with locally has very small land holdings and available material like gourd, most of them are agricultural bamboo, wood and leather. labourers as there is hardly any mechanised farming. The houses Tarpa Dance are generally thatched huts roofed The Tarpa is the most popular dance with tiles near agricultural fields. form of the Varli, Kokna and Kolis, The people are simple hard working and is performed in celebration of class and a close knit community. the harvest in September upto the The rituals play a predominant role festival of Diwali. in the life of tribal communities The lead dancer of the group taps of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the ground with an ornamental

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CMYK Music, rhythm and celebration - Tarpa dance stick (ghol kanthi) in a rhythmic Each performer dances steps that beat. The other performers hold are typical of the character whose each other around the waist and mask he has worn. The wind their way round the musician. instruments like Sur, Kahali and The man plays on the Tarpa, a wind Sambal form the basic rhythm of instrument fashioned from gourd the music. and bamboo sticks. The pace of dance and steps change with the Tur and Thali Dance tune played by the musician on the Tur is a percussion instrument, a Tarpa. The music sounds much like cylindrical drum, made out of clay a snake charmer's hypnotic tune. with carefully tanned leather surface on both sides and the Bohada Dance central portion painted black. An This marvellous dance, Bohada, is additional paste of rice and ash is performed by the Kokna tribals also applied to make it more wearing masks in night by torch sensitive to the touch of the light. The masks are typical of its musician's fingers. Thali is a villages and carved out of a single circular metal dish. piece of wood and then decorated This dance is performed by Dhodi with bamboo strips and coloured and the tribes mostly papers. These masks have the during marriages and other festive figures of Gods like Pandavas, occasions. The men and the Ravana, Ganesh and deities like women dance in semi circle to the Kaloba, Mhasoba, Rangatai. rhythms of Tur and Thali.

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CMYK Dhol Dance Performed mainly during the Dhol or drum is formed out from festival of Diwali (Oct. - Nov.), the the hollow part of a tree trunk. dancers are colourfully dressed as The hollow on either side has the female devotees of their leather (skin parchment), stretched goddesses. The lyrics recount the with the help of gut strips. A glories and feats of the history and timki is a small version of the are descriptive in nature. dhol with the skin parchment only on one side. FESTIVALS The Dhol dance is a harvest dance Normally all Hindu, Muslim and performed by Varli and Kokna Christian festivals are celebrated tribes from September till the in this UT. However, tribal festival of Holi. Performed to festivities and celebrations are propitiate the village deities at traditional and distinct. Varli and night, this dance form has Koknas celebrate Diwali as Barash. performers dancing to the Akha Tij is an all woman festival rhythmic beats of dhols and timkis of Kokna tribe. Divaso and accompanied by men singing solo. Raksha Bandhan is popular The notable feature of this dance among Dhodias. The good spirits form is its several formations of Goddess Kali are invoked in which include acrobatics and all villages before and after human pyramids. harvesting of crops. Here the festivals have origin in Gheria Dance religion, they mark the change of A group dance, Gheria, is performed season and are a mix of social and by the Dubla tribesmen directed by cultural panorama. There are many a leader called, Kavio. With an introduced by Dept. of Tourism at elaborate headgear, holding a cluster Silvassa to showcase the rich culture of peacock feathers in his right hand, and heritage of the region. he sings and others follow suit in Name of Festivals Date & Month chorus. The men dancers swirl and Monsoon Magic Festival 16-18 July, '04 using the two small sticks in their Cross Country Race,Geet and Rain Dance hands create a rhythmic beat by Competition striking them against each other. A Children's Film Festival 3-7 August, '04 Bagaliwala, also part of the group, Nariyal Poornima 30th August, '04 holds a long bamboo stick at World Tourism Day 27th Sept., '04 the upper end of which is tied a Tarpa Festival & Craft Mela 5-7 Nov., '04 Shobha Yatra, Painting, Fancy Dress, Rangoli, small horizontal stick from which a Mehndi, Folk Dance and Flower Arrangement bagali (swan) made up of white Competition, Cultural Programmes cloth is hung. Kite Festival 15-16 Jan., '05

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CMYK ECONOMY fruits are also grown. Animal husbandary particularly dairy In this predominantly tribal area, development has also improved the forest cover is spread over 58 significantly since 1954. The villages. The highly priced teak and livestock population constitutes khair are the most predominant cattle, buffaloes, goats etc. species and the area under reserved forest is almost 20,000 hectares. TOURISM Since its integration with the Union Fast developing as a weekend of India, the number of getaway for city dwellers, this functioning industrial units in this territory has varied charms and has UT has risen to 2033 running in recorded exponential growth in the industrial estate at Masat, tourist arrivals since last one Khadoli and Piparia. This involves decade. The area also has great a capital investment of about Rs. promise for development of 3595 crores and an annual business tourism and can also be production of Rs. 10,900 crores. used as a very convenient base to These units primarily manufacture explore the hill resort and the tribal textiles, plastics, engineering goods, land of Saputara in Gujarat (route chemicals and pharmaceuticals and via Dharampur), the Parsi temple quite a good number of national at Udwada, the pilgrimage sites of and multinational giants have Trambakeshwar, Nasik and Shirdi. operations here. The benefits like The beautiful gardens, lakes and tax holiday and sales tax picturesque tourist complexes, exemptions have attracted lot of water sports, flora and wildlife and enterpreneurs to set manufacturing the colourful tribal culture of the base here. place makes this a destination for As agriculture is the main all. The easy accessibility and the occupation of this territory, professionally managed Government schemes have been hospitability trade set up attracts instrumental in providing the the tourist from far and wide. irrigation and improved agriculture Directorate of Tourism & 0260- facilities to the tribal cultivators. 2641399 along with the This has significantly reduced their Administration has taken several dependence on nature and the yield measures to develope the required has also improved. Paddy is the insfrastructure and tourist centres most important crop and total area and has earned kudos for under paddy cultivation is about organising a series of festivals to 10,000 hectares. Cereals, pulses, promote the rich culture and sugarcane, oil seeds, vegetables and heritage of this region.

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CMYK DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI AT A GLANCE Geographical area: 491 square km. STD Code : 0260 Location : 200 and 20025’ of Latitude Postal Code : 396230. north and between 72050’ and 73015’ of Transport : The total length of roads in Longitude east the territory is 580 km of which 545.45 Rivers : The terrain is intersected by is surfaced road. 70 out of 72 villages Damanganga river and its three are connected by all weather road. Four tributories Varna, Pipri and Sakartond laning of the road to Silvassa from Athal, Population : 2,20,451. Male 1,21,731 Piparia and Masat is under progress. Female 98,720. The population density Getting There : The railway head nearest is 449 persons per square km. Silvassa is to this territory is Vapi, 16 km. Silvassa, the most highly populated Patelad with 26 km. The other rail head, Bhilad on a population of 67,173 and Dadra is the the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is 20 km least populated with only 9175 but Vapi is more convenient, where road inhabitants. transport is easily available. Language : Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Autorickshaw Rs. 80-100 to Silvassa. The English in urban town of Silvassa. hub of tourist activities, Silvassa is 180 Administrative set up : Dadra & Nagar km from Mumbai and one can turn off Haveli comprises of 72 villages including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad NH 8 at Silvassa and Amli, forms a single district Talasri, Bhilad or Vapi for Silvassa. and single taluka Union Territory. All 120 km, Nasik 140 km, Ahmedabad the villages have been grouped under 11 375 km. Patelads and 11 village Panchayats with Infrastructure : Facilities like road and elected members. The UT has one Lok communication are good. One can be Sabha seat and no legislature. The district sure of the uninterrupted power supply Panchayat comprising representatives and adeqaute water. The places of tourist from all viallage Panchayats enjoys interests are very well and conveniently certain powers of administration at local connected to Silvassa. There are plenty level under Panchayat Rules. The head of hotels, holiday resorts and of this centrally administered area under Government accommodations to choose the Ministry of Home Affairs is the from. Banks, ATM's and medical Administrator who is assisted by the facilities are also adequate. Commissioner & Secretary (Finance), Amenities : Education 215 schools Development Commissioner, A. I. G. P. including middle, secondary and higher District Collector and other executives secondary schools, 15 social welfare in day to day administration. The hostels, 10 libraries, 1 ITI and 1 college. Secretariat at Silvassa is the head quarter Medical and Health There is a Civil of the administration. Hospital at Silvassa, 1 Community Communication : The facilities like Health Centre, 3 dispensaries, 1 mobile e-mail and internet are available at health dispensary and 36 sub centres. Silvassa, whereas STD, ISD and postal Power and water All the villages are facilities can be found even in remote electrified and drinking water facilities corners of the territory. are extended to all villages.

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CMYK 1954 and was integrated into India in 1961. Traces of Portuguese Silvassa Town influence can still be found, and the ruins of Our Lady of Piety Church and Bindrabin Temple are STD Code 0260 evocative. Its name derives from Rainfall 200-250 cm the Portuguese word, Silva Distance Vapi 20 km, Bhilad 12 meaning woods. And this can be km, Daman 30 km, Mumbai seen when you visit Silvassa, the 180 km, Nasik 140 km, Surat small sleepy capital township. 120 km, Ahmedabad 375 km, The roads are lined with tall Trambakeshwar 116 km., Pune majestic trees and Silvassa has 290 km. rivers, waterfalls, verdant meadows, Temperature Generally moderate, gentle hills dotting the horizon, less warm during the monsoon all packed into a small area. Off and pleasant in winter. the beaten track, little cottages lie Tourist Info Tourist Reception in the shadows of the trees and Centre & 2641399 one can see the simple, colourful tribal folks, the Silvassa monsoon landscape, the forests dressed in Silvassa, the urbanized capital of green, lush farms immersed in the union territory of Dadra and water, little water falls and streams, Nagar Haveli was a Portuguese the small animals coming out to enclave during the period 1779- play in sheer magic.

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CMYK GETTING THERE PLACES OF INTEREST Rail and Road The nearest railway Tribal Museum station is Vapi (26 km) and Bhilad Start the tour of this incredible (20 km) on the western railway, land with a visit to Tribal Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. See Cultural Museum in the heart of train table pg 56. From Vapi road Silvassa, close to the tourist transport is easily available. information centre. Developed Autorickshaw Rs. 80-100. From with the sole objective of Mumbai-Ahmedabad four lane preserving the rapidly vanishing NH 8, the town of Silvassa about tribal culture, this depicts the socio 180 km is approachable from a cultural heritage of simple tribal turnoff at Talasari, Bhilad or Vapi. folks of the UT. The museum From Mumbai it is about 3 hours showcases masks, hunting tools, drive while Surat (120 km) is fishing gear, musical instruments, almost 2 hours drive away. agricultural implements, By Air Mumbai is the nearest household and kitchen articles and Airport, well connected to Silvassa life-size statues of local tribes. by road. Entry Free. Timing 1000-1700 hrs.

Local Transport Gardens Unmetered autorichshaws are the Silvassa is famous as a garden city - common mode of local transport. the sprawling well manicured Share autorickshaws are available lawns, roaring waterfalls, colourful whereas hiring of full autorickshaw fountains, paved foot paths and locally termed as ‘special’ costs Rs. rustic wooden bridges have featured 5-7 per km. Finalise the rates before in many Hindi film songs. you board it. The Vanganga Lake Garden, Dadra, 5 km from Silvassa with its well kept lush green garden, sea of flowers, jogging paths, thatched huts and paddle boats would make anyone romantic. Entry Rs. 5. Timing 1000-1800 hrs. Tuesday closed.

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CMYK Hirwa Van Garden, Piparia The Hirwa Van Garden, Piparia as you traverse the road lined with on the Silvassa - Dadra road is a tall trees, the small huts adorned beautiful garden with rustic stone with tribal paintings and stone walls, misty cascades, twin arches, images of the various local deities springy lawns interspersed with peeping through the groves of trees colourful flowers, roaring water - an endless stretch of forests and falls and tiny kiosks. Entry Rs. 2 woods. During the monsoon and Timing 1000-1800 hr. Tuesday the winter, greenery and waterfalls closed. flowing across the hilly slopes, the The Tourist Complex, Lohari, 14 fallen blooms from Gulmohar trees km from Silvassa towards Naroli bleed into the edges of the road. is for visitors seeking a gentler and 20 km, Khanvel is a verdant land more relaxed break close to the surrounded by lush green hills, mother nature. It offers ‘machan’ verdant meadows and the river style cottages amidst verdant lawns Sakartond flowing past it. and a forest of flowers. One can Vanvihar Tourist Complex, also opt for the treks and camps Chauda almost midway between right into the heart of the Silvassa and Dudhni offers surrounding forests. cottages in native style, the deer park, cactus house and a green Road to Dudhni house. At the wildlife sanctuary, 40 km south from Silvassa to at Satmalia visitors can spot Dudhni via Khanvel is a refreshing sambhars, and black bucks. journey. There is music in the air The animals all dressed up in best

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CMYK Boating at Dudhni of their attire, the shining coats, This tranquil place offers tile designer crowns and their majestic roofed cottages which serve as a walk on the forest floor is no less base for trekking trails built in than any fashion parade. The the surrounding forest dotted with machan (watch tower) near the tribal villages. The resort is named waterhole provides panoramic view after one of the principal deities of the sanctuary. of the region, Himai. The place Drive through the winding road, offers breathtaking views of the another 20 km from Khanvel is river Damanganga. The place goes Dudhni, a large waterfront of river dead quite in the night, gaze at Damanganga ringed all around by the stars and the moon lighting the foothills of the western ghats. up the sky and the gardens below The river here is expansive enough glow with the light from fireflies. to host water scooters, rowing About 8-10 km from Silvassa on boats, shikaras and for more road to Khanvel, a turn off takes adventurous one can experience one to Lion Safari at Vasona. the thrills of kayaks and canoes. Spread over 20 hectares, this has The luxurious tents pitched right been recently created for the near the river bank provide a conservation of the endangered countryside experience. One can Asiatic Lion (Panthera Leo) and to cook one's meals near the camp raise stock for its rehabilitation in and also enjoy a bonfire at night. the wild. One is driven around in Across the waterfront is Himai close vehicles fitted with jalis Van Health Resort at Kauncha. (screen) to watch the antics of the

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CMYK Lion Safari, Vasona family of lion the king, Kush and from Silvassa. Trambakeshwar to his consorts, Silky and Sonal Nasik is 25 km, the road further brought from Sakarbaug Zoo at reaches to Nasik (75 km). Shirdi is Junagarh in Gujarat. Entry Adult about 70 km from Nasik. The entire Rs. 25 Kids Rs. 10. Timing 1000- stretch is comfortable two lane state 1700 hr. Monday closed. highway. Tapovan Tourist Complex, Bindrabin with its Shiva temple Useful Info / Support Services is yet another major tourist Medical Shop______attraction developed by the UT Maniba Medicals, Silvassa Char Rasta administration. & 2631537 Sagar Medical and General Store, Below Ramaben Nearby attractions Hospital & 2642150 Bhawani The land of fascinating forests, Medical and General Store, Opposite fantastic monuments inhabited by Bus Depot & 98256 91388 Seva simple tribal folk, Saputara in Medical, 24 hr. Service, Rabka Gujarat is easily approachable from Shopping Centre, Kilvani Road & Silvassa via Dharampur, Vansda, 2640630 ShriKrishna Medical, Red Wagai covering a total distance of Cross House & 2640036 Vaishnu about 120 km.. Silvassa to Medical, Mukta Hospital & 2632436 Apna Medical, Solanki Complex, Trambakeshwar, one of the 12 Opp. Town Hall & 2631127 Jyotirlingas is only 115 km. The Ambulance ______102 pilgrimage sites of Nasik, Shirdi Red Cross & 2640911 Swaminarayan and Shaneshwar can also be reached Mandir & 2642650

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CMYK Blood Bank______Bus-Roadways ______Red Blood Bank, Opp. Bus Stop ST Depot and Enquiry & 2642830. & 2640577 There is express S.T. bus service for Government Hospital ______places in Gujarat, Khambat (0600 hr), Vinoba Bhave Hospital & 2642120 Chota Udaipur (0630 hr), Chief Medical Officer : Dadra Madhuban-Mandvi (1330 hr), & 2668228 Naroli & 2642527 and Madhuban-Surat (1700 hr). The Khanvel & 2647231 Gujarat ST buses to Aurangabad in Private Hospitals ______Maharashtra via Khanvel departs at Ramaben Maternity & General 0900, 1000, 1600 and 1800 hrs. Hospital (Dr. J. S. Parmar, MD, Car Taxi / Travel ______DGO), Bhumica City Centre, Near For AC, Non AC taxis, Sumo, Qualis Jain Temple & 2640122 Gunjan Rohil Travels & 2632968, Harsidhi Children Clinic, Siddharth Complex & 2642981, Jay Travels & 2642036 & 2631225 Vardhaman Hospital (Dr. Railways ______Hemant R. Shah, MD) Opp. OIDC Railway Computer Development Credit Bank, Naroli Reservation, Opposite Collector Road & 2630769 Silvassa Office & 2632230 Orthopaedics & First Aid Centre (Dr. Air ______Shubham Jain, MBBS) Opp. Patel OIDC Airline ReservationCounter, Petrol Pump & 2632356 Mukta Opposite Collector Office & Hospital & Maternity Home, Jhanda 2632299 Chowk & 2632436 Yogi Hospital Banks ______(Dr. Mukul Vyas, MD), Kilvani Road Dena Bank, Kalyankunj & 2642188 & 2642301 The Bank of Ltd., Vapi Diagnostic Centre______Main Road & 2643590 Development Hansa Diagnostic, Opp. Civil Credit Bank, Balaji Complex, Naroli Hospital & 98243 24324 Patel Road & 2642188 Bank of Baroda, Pathological Lab, Besides DCB, Near Adivasi Bhavan & 2642754 Naroli Road & 98256 91125 ATMs ______Vaibhavi Clinical Lab, Below The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd., Opp. Ramaben Hospital & 2641029 Jame Masjid, Vapi Main Road. Police______100 Development Credit Bank, Naroli Police Control Room & 2642130 Road. ICICI Bank, Hotel Police Station & 2642033 AIG of Vishwanath Complex, UTI Bank, Police & 2642707 Additional Hotel Vishwanth Complex, Naroli Superintendant of Police & 2642788 Road. Dena Bank, Kalyankunj, Near Police Sub Inspector : Dadra & Jhanda Chowk. HDFC, Opposite 2668233 Naroli & 2650533 and Patel Petrol Pump. Khanvel & 2677233 Bar & Restaurant ______Fire Brigade______101 Surbhi Family Restaurant & Bar, Fire Station Officer & 2640022 Sayli Road, Tin Rasta & 2643520

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CMYK Fast Food / Indian Sweet ______Colour Lab ______Brijwasi Sweets & Snacks Mart, Opp. Prakash Colour Lab & Sutdio, Near Town Hall, Main Road & 2640237. Collector Office & 2642719 Jain Sweets & Fast Food, Kilvani Internet / Cyber Cafe ______Road & 3120333. Man Mohan Skynet Cyber Cafe, Hotel Soubhagya Misthan Mart, Kilvani Road & Inn, Vapi Road & 2640244 Planet M 2642397. Swastik Fast Food, Gogbar Cyber Cafe, Tokarkhada & 2641572 Building & 2642459 Sai Communication, Kilvani Naka Bakers ______& 2643140 Yahoo Cyber Corner, Silvassa Bakery, Golden Point, Sayli Road & 2645424 Kilvani Road & 2631253. Sabras Government / Administration ___ Bakery, Golden Point, Kilvani Road Administrator & 2642777 & 2643040 and Khanvel Road, Development Commissioner & Tokarkhada & 98244 62035 2642303 Collector & 2641701, Courier Services ______2641721 Deputy Collector & Shree Maruti Courier, Siddharth 2642340 Conservator of Forest & Complex, Opp. Police Station & 2640283 Dy. Conservator of Forest 2641696. Overnite Express, Opp. and Tourism & 2643594 Assistant Town Hall & 2644016. First Flight, Collector, Excise & 2642818 Solanki Complex, Opp. Town Hall Superintendant Central Excise & & 2630612. DTDC, Krishna Palace, Customs & 2643087 Executive Opp. Police Station & 2642376. Engineer, PWD & 2642350 Deputy Blazeflash, B/h. Woodland Hotel, Naroli Road & 3091570. The Engineer, Damanganga Project Professional Couriers, Krishna & 2642292 Panchayat President Palace, Opp. Police Station & & 2642461 Superintendent Fisheries 2641737. XPS Cargo, Near Fire & 2644230 Directorate of Tourism Station, Vapi Main Road & 2645128. & 2641399 Circuit House & 2642826 Gati, Vapi Main Road & 2644914 & 2640020 Super Market ______Woodlands Super Market, ACCOMMODATION Woodlands Inn Complex & Tariff given here are peak season one and 2644258. Avanti Low Price Shop, include all taxes. When hotels are not full, one Near Dena Bank, Circuit House can negotiate around 10 percent discount on Road & 2630156 room tariff. STD Code 0260 Cellular Phone/Customer Care ___ RAS RESORTS Advt on 80 Hutch & 111/98250 98250 Idea & Naroli Road & 2640373 Fax 2640973 4444 / 98240 12345 Airtel & 123 / [email protected] www.rasresorts.com 98980 12345 BSNL & 94260 24365 100 double rooms, studios and apartments. Reliance & 333 / 366 Rooms Rs. 2500-5000. Apartment Rs. 6000-7000. * * Complimentary transport from Vapi Station, Postal Information ______Restaurants, Bar, Forex, Swimming pool, Postal Enquiry & 2640950 Head Post Health club, Ayurvedic massage, Lawn, Office & 2641360 Conference, Banquet

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CMYK TREAT RESORT Advt on 71 KHANVEL RESORT Advt on 73 Silvassa Sayli Road & 2630801-05 Chauda, Khanvel & 2677301 [email protected] www.treatresort.com [email protected] 63 executive suites and rooms. Sgl Rs. 1800- www.khanvelresort.com 3000, Dbl Rs. 2000-3200 36 rooms, 8 Dlx / Super Dlx Cottages and 12 2 Restaurants, Bar, Landscaped garden and Std. Cottages Rs. 1000-15000 Bar and Restaurant, Swimming pool, fountains, Kids play park, Water sports, Conference, Banquet, Beauty parlour, Health Discotheque, Gym, Party lawn, Travel desk. club, Discotheque, Multichannel TV, Kerala DAMAN GANGA VALLEY RESORT ayurvedic massage Naroli Road & 2644444 Fax 2641444 HILL VIEW RESORT Advt on 75 [email protected] Chauda, Near Khanvel Garden www.damanganda.com Advt on 81 & 2677066 Fax 2677070 22 aircon rooms. 26 Suites & rooms Rs. 1200-1800 Swimming pool & Health club, Restaurant and Multicuisine restaurant, Bar, Conference, Bar, Party plot, Conference, Garden restaurant, Swimming pool, Fitness centre, Indoor game, Indoor & outdoor games, Coffee shop. Discotheque, Sightseeing, Internet KAMATS SILVASSA RESORT PIONEER HOTEL Advt on 79 Naroli Road & 2640431 Fax 2640582 Opp. Bank of Baroda & 2641998 Fax 2642649 Aircon rooms [email protected] 2 Speciality Restaurants, Conference, 31 aircon rooms. Sgl Rs. 1300 Dbl Rs. 1600 Swimming pool, Health club, Bar Restaurant & Bar, Banquet and Conference, Swimming pool, Children's park, Indoor HOTEL GREENWOOD Advt on 81 games, Car rental Naroli Road & 2644733 Fax 2644465 [email protected] www.bluehavenhospitalities.com 20 rooms Rs. 800-1000. Restaurant and Bar, Travel assistance, Multichannel TV, Conference, Banquet, Holiday packages RESORT YATRI NIWAS Naroli Road & 2640699 Fax 2642649 AC and Non AC Rs. 500-1000 Restaurant and Bar, AC conference hall, Green lawn (1000 pax capacity) HOTEL SOUBHAGYA INN Silvassa Main Road & 2643386 Fax 2641681 [email protected] 45 rooms and suite. Suite Rs. 1125 Non aircon Rs. 395 Aircon Rs. 495-695 Restaurant, Health club, Conference, Steam and sauna bath, Refrigerator in dlx and suite room, Pool table, Room service WOODLANDS INN MG Road Telefax 2640328, 2644257 [email protected] 30 rooms. AC Rs. 400-700 Non AC Rs. 350 Multi channel TV, H/C shower, Elevator, Pure veg. restaurant, Conference

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CMYK HOTEL WOODLANDS MG Road & 2640707 Fax 2640348 GOVT. ACCOMMODATION [email protected] 30 rooms. AC Rs. 400-500 Non AC Rs. 350 TAPOVAN TOURIST COMPLEX Pure veg restaurant, Centrally located, Bindrabin & 2647285 Multi channel TV, Room service, Car rental 3 cottages Rs. 200 Non AC accommodation, Meals on order HOTEL NATRAJ Prithviraj Chauhan Road & 2640208 HIMAI VAN HEALTH RESORT Fax 2640324 [email protected] Kauncha & 2647285 25 rooms. AC Rs. 800-1000 Non AC Rs. 500-600 10 rooms Rs. 500 Restaurant, Bar, Garden, Conference, Direct Aircon rooms, Meals on order, Water sports STD dialing in room HOTEL VISHWANATH HOTEL RESTAURANT Shahid Chowk, Naroli Road & 2630431 Aircon room Rs. 400-500 Non aircon Rs. 350 CHINGARI BAR & RESTAURANT Aircon veg restaurant, Bar, Centrally located, ANGARE GARDEN RESTAURANT Multi channel TV Damanganga Valley Resort & 2644442 DAN TOURIST HOTEL 1800-2400 hrs. 70 Pax Tokarkhada & 2642555 Indian, Chinese Continental, Thai, Mexican 18 rooms. Aircon Rs. 440 Non aircon Rs. 340 and Bar, Restaurant, CCTV, Laundry, Room service POLO GRILL HOTEL PLAZA Pioneer Hotel, Opp. Bank of Baroda& 2642349 Vapi Silvassa Main Road & 2640703 1800-2400 hrs. 70 Pax 32 rooms. AC Rs. 400-500 Non AC Rs. 225-300 Multicuisine Restaurant and Bar Rooms with balcony, Restaurant, Intercom, PATIO CCTV, Attached bath, Laundry Pioneer Hotel, Opp. Bank of Baroda& 2642542 HOTEL VANRAJ 1100-1530 & 1800-2400 hrs. 70 Pax Naroli Road & 2640050 Multicuisine restaurant 10 rooms. Rs. 350-450 AC and garden restaurant (500 pax.) CHARCHA Ras Resort, Naroli Road & 2640984 HOTEL AMRUTA 1100-1500 &1900-2300 80 Pax Rs. 200-250 Naroli Road & 2640606 Meals-A-La-Carte and Buffets 12 rooms. AC Rs. 350 Non AC Rs. 200-300 CCTV, Running H/C water, Laundry KAMAT'S NI WADI Kamats Silvassa Resort & 2640431 HOTEL AVANTI 0800-2230 hrs. 150 Pax Rs. 100-125 Near Dena Bank & 2642127 Open air restaurant with rustic decor, 26 rooms. AC Rs. 400-700 Non AC Rs. 300 Punjabi, Chinese and South Indian CCTV, Intercom, Restaurant, Gujarati Thali, Attached bath room LITTLE CHEF Kamats Silvassa Resort & 2640459 HOTEL RITZ 0800-2230 hrs. 40 Pax Rs. 150-200 Opp. Bus Depot & 2640340 Airconditioned restaurant, Veg. and Nonveg. 21 rooms. AC Rs. 350, Non AC Rs. 250 Indian and Chinese CCTV, Intercom, Attached bath, Room service VISHALA DARTZ HOTEL Hotel Greenwood, Naroli Road & 2644464 Kilvani Road & 2642015 0700-2400 hrs 85 Pax Rs. 110 12 rooms. Rs. 125-275 Veg., Nonveg. Indian, Chinese, Punjabi, AC and Non AC rooms, Restaurant, Bar Continental and Local cuisine

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CMYK VANRAJ - BLUE HAVEN economically priced Punjabi, Chinese and Naroli Road & 2640050 Indian traditional food, Rs. 30-50, 1100-2400 0700-2400 hrs. 500 Pax Rs. 80 hr. Sai Bhojnalaya, Panchayat Market & Veg. and non veg. Multicuisine, Garden 2632431, very popular Gujarati Thali Rs. 35, 1100-1500 and 1900-2200 hrs. Hotel Paradise, AMANTRAN Near HDFC Bank, good reasonably priced veg. Hotel Woodlands, MG Road & 2640148 and non veg. food, 0700-2300 hrs. Mysore Cafe, 0700-2230 hrs. 100 Pax Rs. 75 Near Bus Stand, Tokarkhada & 2640825, Pure veg. restaurant excellent and simple traditional Indian food and Thali. Green Chilly (Chat Chaupaty), Near ATITHI Bus Stand, Gokul Complex, Tokarkhada & Woodlands Inn, MG Road & 2643729 2645885 offers South Indian, Chat, Juices and 0700-2230 hrs. 100 Pax Rs. 60 special Rajasthani Dal Bati on Sunday. Pure veg. restaurant, Gujarati Thali (Rs. 45) VISHWANATH Markets Hotel Vishwanath, Naroli Road & 2630431 Kilvani Road the main commercial hub of 0700-2330 hrs 30 Pax Rs. 75-100 the town has shops lined on both sides of the Punjabi, Chinese and South Indian road selling readymades, watches, footwear, white goods, electronics, grocery etc. with some Most of the resort and hotel restaurants have a small eateries offering fast food and local mix. Bar serving Indian Scotch, IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor), exotic cocktails and mocktails. Another road from Silvassa Char Rasta (Shahid Charges for 60 ml Scotch Whisky peg Rs. 150- Chowk) to Tokarkhada towards Khanvel has 200, Deluxe Whisky Rs. 60-80, Premium Whisky shops offering readymade, hardware, stationery, Rs. 50-60 and Regular Rs. 40-50. Beer Rs. 50-60. computer peripherals, furniture along with STD, PCO booths, few offices and dealer RESTAURANT & BAR establishments and a good number of small restaurants where South Indian and Chinese SURBHI food, juices and ice-cream, chat and other Sayli Road, Tin Rasta & 2643520 snacks are good. On the Vapi Silvassa Main 0900-2300 hrs. Road the business activities are centred around Veg., Non-veg. Indian, Chinese, Punjabi food automobile, hardware, engineering goods, Whisky (60 ml) Rs. 20-70, Beer Rs. 30-35 electricals and some banking institutions. Jhanda Chowk area specialises in readymades. SHALIMAR BAR & RESTAURANT Hotel Soubhagya Inn & 2643386 1100-1500 & 1900-2300 hrs. 60 Pax Veg. and Non veg. Food, 24 hrs. Coffee Shop Whisky (60 ml) Rs. 35-70, Beer Rs. 35-45 SILVER HEART BAR & RESTAURANT Hotel Natraj & 2640323 0800-1500 & 1700-2400 hrs. 35 Pax Chinese, Indian and Continental food. Whisky (60 ml) Rs. 45-80, Beer Rs. 45 GARDAN RESTAURANT & BAR Dan Tourist Hotel, Tokarkhada & 2642272 0900-2300 hrs. 100 + 300 Pax Bar, Indian, Punjabi and Chinese food Whisky (60 ml) Rs. 35-55, Beer Rs. 30-35

Eating out China Town, opp. Natraj Hotel & 2631934, excellent food, Chinese menu Rs. 40-50, 1100- 2300 hr. Bageecha, Tokarkhada & 2631528,

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