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Mumbai tourists choose Dadra and Nagar Haveli for
New Year celebrations
Silvassa
(Dadra And Nagar Haveli): In the wake of the recent
terror attacks, people in Mumbai are going out to celebrate
their New Year in western coastal enclaves of Dadra and
Nagar Haveli. With easy access coupled with dense forest
area and favourable climate, Dadra and Nagar Haveli are
emerging as new tourist destinations. The prominent places
of tourist interest are Tadekeshwar Shiva Mandir, Deer
Park, Vanganga Lake and Island Garden and Mini Zoo. The
coastal enclaves are full with tourists on the New Year
eve. "Why people come to Silvassa is mainly because of
security. There is no traffic jam. One can stay comfortably
amidst the nature," said A D Nikam, Deputy Director, Dadra
and Nagar Haveli. People of Mumbai are choosing Silvassa,
the principal town of Dadra and Nagar Haveli for the celebrations
because of closer proximity. Moreover, they feel these
enclaves to be safe compared to other parts of the country.
"All over India this place is peaceful. No sort of communal
violence and terrorist attacks have ever happened here.
People coming from Mumbai, Delhi and Surat. All feel safe
to be here. Even the foreigners feel safe to be here,"
said Miraaj Bhatani, a resident. Surrounded by Gujarat
and Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli with an area of
491 sq km. is the smallest territory of the country directly
administered by the Central Government. Formerly a Portuguese
territory, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged with the
Indian Union on August 11, 1961.
-Dec
31, 2008
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