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Tribal cultural Museum

Silva in Portuguese means wood and this is very true as when you drive through Silvassa you will find rows and rows of trees whizzing past you. The landscape here is scenic and beautiful with its meandering rivers, lush forests and cascading hills. The area is still undeveloped and is largely occupied by tribes for whom the forest is their medium of survival.This is a wonderful place to visit before you venture into the interiors of the forests to learn more about these tribes. It is also a great structure as it preserves the rapidly vanishing tribal culture.

The history of these tribes dates back to centuries and their rich culture and history is preserved in the Tribal Cultural Museum is located in the heart of Silvassa. Located near the Tourist Information Centre it was established in the year 2000. It is also called as Chaar Rasta and depicts the socio cultural heritage of the simple tribal folks of the Union Territory. The museum showcases masks, fishing gear, musical instruments, hunting tools, household item, kitchen articles and agricultural implements used by the local tribes for centuries. The main attraction here is the life-size statues of the local tribes and their leaders portraying their lifestyle.

Vandhara Udyan

Just a few kilometers away from Silvassa the Vanganga Lake and Island Garden is a spectacular lake garden. It has a garden on an island which is quite a beautiful sight. Wooden bridges and pretty flowers add too its beauty. For those of you who are keen on fitness can jog along the jogging path laid out here while breathing in the fresh air. There are thatched huts along the garden and paddleboats on the lake. The main attraction here is boating and you can find many people on the paddle boats enjoying the calm waters of the lake. The park which is closed on Tuesdays has its share of couples snuggling in corners as well as families with children frolicking around. There is also the occasional film shooting which takes place here so there is a chance that you might spot a celebrity doing a Bollywood song and dance sequence. There are food joints in the garden so if you get hungry you can grab a bite from here.

There is also the Vandhara Udyan, which is a riverside park and is similar to the Vanganga Lake and Island Garden. It has sprawling and stunning lawns dotted with lovely porches. There are also quaint little pavilions which provide shelter to those who visit the park. It is an ideal spot for picnickers.

Vanganga Lake

It is a lovely lake garden where more than 25 Hindi feature films have been picturised. The rustic wooden bridges, jogging paths, thatched huts and paddle boats make it an ideal picnic spot.

River Sakartod Chauda

It is 20 kms away from Silvassa on a road lined with tall trees in midst of forest, it is Khanvel. The beautiful verdant land surrounded by lush green hills beckons you with its rolling meadows, terraced gardens, cottages in native style and river Sakartod flowing past it.

Water sport and tentage complex

Water sport and tentage complex is 20 kms drive from Khanvel where the large waterfront of river Damanganga provides breathtaking view of the water spread of Madhuban Dam.

Lion Safari

Vasona is 10Km from Silvassa on the way to Khanvel. It is a home away from home for asiatic (Panthera leo). One can move around in special vehicles and stare in to the eyes of Jungle King Kush and his consorts Silky and Sonal.

Portuguese Church

In Silvassa one can see traces of the Portuguese rule an old church made by Portuguese.

Piparia Udyan

The Piparia Udyan is really a park with a difference. The roaring waterfalls, tiny kiosks and sprawling islands of flowers are a feast to the eyes.

November - March

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