
Dadra (Enclave & Vanganga)
Dadra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
The small separate Dadra enclave north of Silvassa — a memorial to the 1954 liberation, riverside greenery and the quiet lanes of the territory's other half.
Why visit: The overlooked northern enclave, liberation history and all.
- ›Liberation memorial
- ›Riverside lanes
- ›Local temples
- ›Enclave drive
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–300
Duration
1–2 hrs
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