Things to Do in Silvassa for a Memorable Stay

Top things to do in Silvassa

Silvassa is a beautiful town enveloped in lush greenery and gorgeous green hills. The Portuguese heritage town is a top tourist destination and there are umpteen exciting things to do in Silvassa. Fr (Read More)om enjoying boat rides to walking the beautiful gardens and exploring the museums, there is no dearth of activities to do in Silvassa. Besides, you can experience a lion safari which is surely going to be a memorable experience. Take a look at the extensive list of things to do in Silvassa given below.

Here is the list of 10 Things to Do in Silvassa for a Memorable Stay

1. Enjoy a Boat Ride at Vanganga Lake

Enjoy a Boat Ride at Vanganga Lake
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Vanganga Lake situated amidst the Island Gardens offers paddle boat rides for its visitors as well as a peaceful setting with flowerbeds and lush green gardens around the lake. The eateries on the shores are a major magnet for visitors to have something to munch on whilst admiring the beauty of this setting. Be sure to include visiting here in your topmost things to do in Silvassa.

2. Take a Stroll at the Gorgeous Island Garden

Take a Stroll at the Gorgeous Island Garden
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Placed around a lake, this place can leave you spellbound for hours with its quaint wooden bridges, pretty thatched huts and paddle boat rides. The sea of flowers and the path within it provide an enjoyable track for joggers and health freaks. The setting of this site is so perfect that it has been used multiple times in Bollywood movies as well. Making a visit here is one of the best things to do in Silvassa.

3. Spot Lions at the Lion Safari Wildlife Park

Spot Lions at the Lion Safari Wildlife Park
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True to its name, this park is mostly visited for the lion safaris here. It is a part of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary, spreading over an area of 25 hectares. It is also home to the Asiatic Lion. Experiencing a lion safari at the park is one of the topmost things to do in Silvassa.

4. Picnic at the Hirwa Van Gardens

Picnic at the Hirwa Van Gardens
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Literally meaning Green Forest, this name is a perfect description of this place. Hirwa Van Garden is a popular picnic spot with cascading waterfalls and colorful flowerbeds interspersed amongst the lush green gardens offering its visitors with mesmerizing sights. Visiting the garden is one of the best things to do in Silvassa.

5. Shop Your Heart Out

Shop Your Heart Out

Shopping is one of the topmost things to do in Silvassa. The markets around town are popular for handicrafts and handmade products. Tourists generally tend to buy adorable paper bags and Warli paintings. Other products include bamboo crafts, palm-leaf mats, caved smoking pipes etc.

6. Spend some Leisurely Time at Khanvel

Spend some Leisurely Time at Khanvel
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20 kms to the south of Silvassa, Khanvel is a popular tourist destination among nature lovers. It makes for a perfect getaway for those who want to holiday the lazy way, not doing much, just being there, getting lost in the quietness of the valley and in the process relaxing and refreshing themselves with the proximity to nature. Make you you include visiting this beautiful spot in your top list of things to do in Silvassa.

7. Admire the Relics at the Tribal Museum

Admire the Relics at the Tribal Museum
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The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is predominantly inhabited by the tribes of the region. The museum showcases their ornaments, musical instruments, fishing and hunting gadgets, agricultural and house hold articles and several other artifacts. If you are a history buff, you should definitely visit this museum. It is one of the topmost things to do in Silvassa.

8. Find Peace at the Our Lady of Piety Church

Find Peace at the Our Lady of Piety Church
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Built in 1886-89, this church is a perfect showcase of Portuguese architecture. The exquisite design of this structure, which stands strong after all these years, is a testimony to the architectural skills. This beautiful church proves to be a major attraction for historical as well as architectural enthusiasts.

9. Take an Offbeat Trip to Dudhni

Take an Offbeat Trip to Dudhni
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40 kms away from Silvassa, the capital of the union territory of Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Dudhni has emerged as a popular tourist attraction in the recent years. The construction of Madhuban dam on the Daman Ganga has resulted in the formation of a water front in Dudhni, taking advantage of which, the tourism department of Dadar and Nagar Haveli has invested in making Dudhni a popular destination for water sports.

10. Visit the Tapovan Tourist Complex

Visit the Tapovan Tourist Complex
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The famous historic temple of Lord Siva is located (18 km from Silvassa and 2 km from Khanvel) at Bindrabin and devotees make a bee line to seek blessing of the deity. Since there were no facilities for accommodation, the department offers cottages, restaurant and amusement park with fountains and well laid garden for the tourists.

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