Places to visit in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
District headquarters 1
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Silvassa (district headquarters) Two sources
Headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli district (Wikipedia).
Forts and Portuguese heritage 1
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Silvassa town Official source
Headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, set among forested hills, with a large tribal population (Incredible India). Nearest airport Surat (STV); nearest station Vapi (Incredible India).
Beaches, parks and wildlife 2
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Vasona Lion Safari Official source
Lion safari park near Silvassa; Incredible India also mentions deer and giraffes.
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Satmaliya Deer Park Official source
Deer park in the Satmalia wildlife area near Silvassa; Incredible India groups it with the Vasona Lion Safari.
In depth: Vasona Lion Safari
Dadra and Nagar Haveli, around Silvassa, is a forested inland district between Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the Vasona lion safari, Satmaliya deer park and riverside gardens (Incredible India).
At a glance
- Type
- Beaches, parks and wildlife Official source
- Source
- Incredible India Official source
History and significance
- District formed
- Union Territory district; merged UT formed 26 January 2020 (Wikipedia) Two sources
What to see
- Satmaliya Deer Park
- Deer park in the Satmalia wildlife area near Silvassa; Incredible India groups it with the Vasona Lion Safari.
- Silvassa town
- Headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, set among forested hills, with a large tribal population (Incredible India). Nearest airport Surat (STV); nearest station Vapi (Incredible India).
Visiting
- Timings, fees
- Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified
Festivals
- Local festivals
- Dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Beaches can be unsafe for swimming in the monsoon; follow lifeguard flags (estimate).
How to reach Vasona Lion Safari
- By rail
- Vapi (for Daman and Silvassa) on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line (estimate).
- By air
- Diu airport (DIU); Surat and Mumbai for Daman and Silvassa (estimate).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 07:16 | 18:17 | Best: cool, dry |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 07:08 | 18:36 | Good |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 06:48 | 18:47 | Warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 06:21 | 18:56 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 06:02 | 19:06 | Hot, humid |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 05:57 | 19:18 | Monsoon: very heavy rain in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 06:06 | 19:21 | Monsoon; rough sea |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 06:17 | 19:08 | Monsoon |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 18:42 | Monsoon easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 06:32 | 18:15 | Good |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:47 | 17:59 | Good |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 07:05 | 18:00 | Best |
Suggested plans
- One or two days
- Satmaliya Deer Park, Vasona Lion Safari, Silvassa town.
How to reach Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- By train
- See "Getting there".
- By air
- Diu (DIU); Surat or Mumbai for the mainland districts (estimate).
- By road
- See "Getting there".
- Headquarters
- Silvassa
- Coast
- Inland
Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Best time to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Best time
- October to March (estimate).
- Climate
- Hot, humid coast; heavy June-September monsoon (estimate).
Dates to plan around in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Diu Festival — Diu: Winter; dates to confirm (estimate)
Where to stay in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
No stays have been verified for Dadra and Nagar Haveli yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Dadra and Nagar Haveli
What is Dadra and Nagar Haveli known for?
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
What is the one place not to miss in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Vasona Lion Safari. Lion safari park near Silvassa; Incredible India also mentions deer and giraffes.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
See "Getting there".
Which is the nearest airport to Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Diu (DIU); Surat or Mumbai for the mainland districts (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
October to March (estimate).
How many places are there to visit in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Our guide lists 4 places in Dadra and Nagar Haveli district, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, across district headquarters, forts and portuguese heritage, beaches, parks and wildlife.