Pic: Mr.TrustWorthy (Wikipedia) Fast Facts State: Gujarat District: Valsad Famous for/as: Beaches Languages: Gujarati, Hindi Best Season: Nov - Mar Weather: Summer 22-36°C, Winter 10-27°C Altitude: 11 m Pincode: 396180 STD code: 02638 Udvada, Gujarat Calm secluded coastal spot Udvada, renowned holy place of Parsis in India, is credited with the most famous Iranshah Atash Behram, the sacred fire temple of Parsis। Udvada, placed in between Daman and Valsad in Gujarat state, is a seaside village and a well-known heritage site and pilgrim center. It is believed that the fire has been burning in the Iranshah Atash Behram for more than 1,250 years. Udvada, predominantly populated by Parsis, is the Mecca of Parsis. The series of events, which changed this ordinary hamlet of grazing places for camels or uth vada into a holiest place of Prasis started in the 7th century when Arab invaders conquered the area. Udvada, the holiest spot of Parsis, is famous for the tongue watering tasty Parsi cuisine. Udvada is different from other Gujarat cities since it has a considerable number of old Parsi buildings, and many are still undamaged. One of the distinctive features of this calm village is that all lanes starts or ends from the main road. Locals remember landmarks instead of the names of the roads to identify the houses of its residents. Calm Sea Breeze, Greenish surroundings and solitude, Udvada attracts many tourists. This is an ideal tourism gateway for relaxation and to merge with nature’s gifts and enjoy the village life from the cacophony of the strained city life. Composed with narrow lanes, cool wind from the sea, sandy golden relaxing places in seashore and the silence makes Udvada an unequal holiday spot. Udvada is a must see place in India, as this carries the great legacy of Parsis in India, their culture and heritage.

Ubharat:

Ubharat:
It is situated 42 kms from Surat. Ubharat is known for a fine, sandy beach with a backdrop of shady palm groves.
Tithal: It is situated 108 kms from Surat and 5 kms from Valsad on the Mumbai Vadodara Western Railway. A beautiful sandy beach palm sheltered cottages is what you would get to see there.

Tithal

Tithal

Way :
Ahmedabad - 356 KM

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This is a place where the climate is pleasant year around, nature is benevolent, well developed industries make the rich seashore and the forest region around it an ideal place for habitation, lends the people with a pleasant demeanor, simple and happy. Umargam, Bordi, Daman and Tithal near Valsad, the sea beaches at Dummas, Hajira, Ubhrat and Maroli, besides the Dangs forests in the east, all make a pleasant landscape. The Government has developed the hill stations of Tithal -Ubharat and Saputara.

Tithal is near Valsad in south Gujarat's seashores. Tall coconut trees line these and send in very cool and pleasant winds on the land. Toran Hotel is right on the beach. There are other hotels for the tourists too. A Sai Baba temple is also seen. A beautiful lain temple to house the lain ascetics and a Meditation Center are also in active use. Due to its very pleasant atmosphere and cool sea winds, this place has developed into a summer resort. The 'Wilson' Hills near Tithal are nearly 500 m above sea level and they also provide additional beauty to the region. These are inhabited by Adiviasis. They are about 50 km away from Tithal. In the memory of one of the Governors of Bombay Presidency this name is given to the highest peak and the range here. A Statue of Wilson is also put up here. The foothill area is called Pinval and is occupied mostly by the forest dwellers or Adivasis. The hill station of Saputara to the east is also a tourist center. The Government has built tourist hotels at Tithal and Ubharat as well.

Vanganga LakeGarden

Vanganga LakeGarden, Dadra

A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and this beautiful garden at Dadra (6km from Silvassa ) is spread over an area of 7.58 hects. The garden created with central island is connected with bridges in Japanese style. The major attraction are its water spread framed with tree line, boats, fountains, restaurants and jogging track on an average 4.00 lakhs tourists visits the garden annually. The garden is very popular with filmmakers and more than 40 Hindi film hit songs have been picturised here.