Silvassa

Silvassa (Gujarati: સેલ્વાસ Selvās) is an industrial town in Western India, wedged between Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is a part of the former Portuguese colony of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Until the end of the 19th century, Silvassa was only a small village. It started to become more important in 1885, when the Portuguese administration decided to transfer the seat of its Nagar Haveli colony to the city.

Silvassa hosts many factories and industries providing significant government revenue, allowing the city to maintain a low level of taxation. The town is also popular among Gujaratis for drinking as alcohol is banned in Gujarat.

The hospitable, kind, unselfish native local tribal people have their own customs, dances and rituals which are quite fascinating. The city enjoys a very pleasant climate from November to March, which is the best time for a visit. Temperatures during the summer are comfortable too, even during the day, due to the city's proximity to the sea.

Surat International Airport is 138 km away. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 159 km away.

Vapi is the nearest railhead for getting to Silvassa. People traveling to Silvassa by train can get down at the Vapi and then get there by auto-rickshaws, which ply between the two towns at regular interval.

GSRTC buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval.

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 NH 48 Surat is 130 km away from Silvassa, via Bhilad, on NH 48.

There are auto-rickshaws and buses available to roam around in the city.

• 20.2725673.003911 Children's Park.  
• 20.2708673.004912 Our Lady of Piety (Silvassa Church).  
• 20.2640773.000883 Park Ayyappa Temple (Ayappa Mandir).  
• 20.2824372.993494 Park Balaji Temple (Balaji Mandir).  
• 20.2671273.008195 Park Ram Temple (Shriv Ram Mandir).  
• 20.2712273.004056 Tribal Cultural Museum.  

• 20.2893372.995437 Hirva Van Garden, Pipariya, Silvassa - Vapi Road (Near Pipariya Police Station). Near the Daman Gangan River.  
• Nakshatra Garden.  (updated Aug 2021)
• 20.2718672.987128 Van Dhara Garden. Near the Daman Gangan River.  

• 20.27363673.0047391 Vegetable Market, Bavisa Faliya, ☏ +91 96626 99077. 7AM-10PM.  (updated Jan 2021)

• 20.26731873.0047391 Country Liquor Shop, Bus Stand, Opposite Mini, Khanvel Rd, Tokarkhada, ☏ +91 98987 78979. 8AM-9PM.  (updated Jan 2021)

• 20.27208272.9878761 Daman Ganga Valley Resort, Opposite Vandhara Garden, Naroli Road, reservation@damangangavalleyresort.website. 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.  (updated Jan 2021)
• 20.26807273.0053592 Dan Tourist Hotel, Tokarkhada Rd, Tokarkhada, Samarvarni.  
• 20.26956273.0036173 Ritz Hotel, Mahavir Complex, Khanvel Rd, Opposite Bus Depot, Opp. Bus Stand, Samarvarni (Near Bus Station).  
• 20.26860972.9859914 VITS Kamats - Silvassa, Naroli Road.  
• 20.27086672.9881525 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).  
• Aquaserene Tourist Complex, Dudhni.  
• Himai Van Health Resort, Kauncha.  
• Luhari Tourist Complex, Luhari.  
• P.W.D. Guest House (Nr. Stadium Ground).  
• Tapovan Tourist Complex, Bindrabin, Khanvel.  
• Water Sport & Tourist Complex, Dudhni.  

• Daman — A coastal town, another former Portuguese enclave
• Diu — A beautiful island in Saurashtra Gujarat
• Surat — One of the fast-developing cities in India.