The Mankad family of Mumbai had come to Dadra & Nagar Haveli because they had heard so much of its natural beauty. So conveniently close to the big cities of Gujarat and Mumbai, and yet so cut off from urbanization, this small and compact holiday destination is all about stunning scenery, fresh oxygen rich air, and a complete sense of harmony with Nature.
VangangaLake is a popular tourist spot 5 km from Silvassa. It has a garden situated on an island with wooden bridges, flowerbeds, jogging paths, and paddleboats.
Hirwa Van is a beautiful garden on Silvassa-Dadra Road. It has gushing waterfalls, green lawns interspersed with flowers, unusual trees and other natural delights.
DudhniFalls is a spectacular sight 20-km from Khanvel. It is on River Damanganga and you also get a wonderful view of the Madhuban Dam here.