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Silvassa — host of Warli Art Festival

Festival · DAMAN & DIU

Warli Art Festival.

January (dates vary) · Silvassa

Exhibition and workshops of Warli tribal art. Local artisans demonstrate techniques.

Why it mattersNative Warli art preservation.

Going for this? Silvassa in January

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Silvassa in January is the version Mumbai weekenders book first. Daytime 18-30C, nights 14-16C, rainfall under 10mm. The Vasona Lion Safari (10km from Silvassa town, 9am-5pm, closed Monday, ₹100 per person) runs the 20-25 minute drive-through with morning slots showing the lions most active. Dudhni Lake — the Madhuban Dam reservoir 40km southeast — runs boat rides 9am-5pm, ₹150-200 per person for shikara, jet-skis ₹…

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Getting there

Elevation
50 m
Nearest airport
Mumbai Airport (170km)
Nearest railway
Vapi Railway Station (18km)

Live in Silvassa

Where to stay in Silvassa

  • Lords Resort Silvassa

    ₹2,000-5,000
    resort · Near Dudhni Lake

    Pool, multi-cuisine restaurant. Weekend escape.

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Where to eat

  • Viva Silvassa

    Samarvarni · ₹₹₹

    SignatureIndo-Portuguese chicken cafreal with parotta

    Lunch thali (12:30-3 PM) is the unbeatable value play. Goan section is strongest on weekends when chef does an extended menu. Closed Tuesdays. Cash and card both work.

  • The Bistro at Ras Resorts

    Daman Ganga Riverside, Ras Resorts campus · ₹₹₹₹

    SignatureTandoori platter with garlic naan

    Lunch buffet (₹1,200) on weekends includes the tandoori platter — value play vs ₹1,400 a la carte average. Reserve a riverside table at sunset. Cocktail bar opens 5 PM.

  • Sofia Lunch Home

    Silvassa town · ₹₹

    SignatureMutton biryani with raita

    Cash only. Friday biryani special — go before 8 PM. Skip the Chinese section; Mughlai-Punjabi is the kitchen's actual speciality. Kheema pao for breakfast on weekends.

  • The Big Tummy

    Silvassa Smart City area · ₹₹

    SignaturePink Panther Pasta (tomato-cream beetroot sauce)

    Pizza is more reliable than pasta — order pizza if uncertain. Pink Panther is a love-or-hate; conservative palates should order Alfredo. Open till 11:30 PM weekends — late-night slot is rare in Silvassa.

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