Dadra and NagarHaveli is composed of two separate geographical entities; Nagar Haveli, wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat and Dadra, surrounded by Gujarat with Silvassa as the headquarters of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Ruled by the Portuguese from 1783 until the 1954 before becoming a union territory in 1961, the union territory was merged with union territory of Daman and Diu to form unionterritory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on January 26, 2020.
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli WildlifeSanctuary is home to numerous wildlife varieties and is considered a birdwatchers paradise, as such is a must visit for tourist. Well connected by rail, road the area is open to tourist throughout the year. The place is famous for its lush greenery, waterfalls, culture and Portuguese architectural buildings. Tourist can visit gardens, temples, lakes, dam, museum, church in and around the area. Tourist can visit Dudhni Lake. Swaminarayan Temple. Bindrabin Temple, Nakshatra Garden. Vanganga Lake Garden and much more. Tourist can also visit Vandhara Udyan, Madhuban Dam, Mini Zoo and Bal Udyan.
Nature lovers can also visit Satmaliya Deer Park and or Vasona Lion Safari. History buffs can visit the the Tribal Cultural Museum in Silvassa. Church of Our Lady of Piety is best witness of the Portuguese architecture. The food of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has a lot of Gujarati influence as such tourist must try the delicious vegetarian fare, at the various restaurant. Shopping in Dadra and Nagar Haveli the tourist can get their hands on different artwork of which important is the traditional Warli Art. These ancient art forms are available in almost all the shops in the region and tourists can get it in a number of options including small souvenirs, pots, vases and paintings. In addition, bags made of reused paper and flour is yet another thing to shop for tourists.
