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City in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
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Silvassa (Gujarati: સેલ્વાસ Selvās) is an industrial town in Western India, wedged between Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is a part of the former Portuguese colony of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
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Portuguese-style resort located on the banks of Daman Ganga River and adjacent to Vandhara Garden with lush green surroundings.
A resort with river views, outdoor pool and a bar.
By train
Vapi is the nearest railhead for getting to Silvassa.
By bus
GSRTC buses ply between Silvassa and Vapi at a regular interval.
By car
Silvassa is connected to Maharashtra and Gujarat via National Highway 848A. Silvassa has a well-maintained road network. Daman is 30 km away via Bhilad on National Highway 48.
There are auto-rickshaws and buses available to roam around in the city.
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