Resort is verry good , an nice peacful atmosphere,
Lush green forests, meandering rivers, large waterfronts, cascading waterfalls, the gentle gurgle of streams, the distant hills, a gorgeous kaleidoscope of flora and fauna…yes, it is the serene and sylvan land of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Nature at her best. Sandwiched between the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, it is located in the western corner of India. As a union territory, it is quite small, confined as it is to an area less than 500 sq. km, covered with tall, awesome trees and winding rivers.
Climate
Dadra and Nagar Haveli enjoy a pleasant climate from November to March. Even the summer temperature is not very high. Due to its proximity to the sea, the Evening and nights are pleasant. All Around the year.
HISTORY
This quiet, magical land of 72 villages has a chequered history. For a century and half, the fiery Portuguese were the masters of the land. The Indian nationalist volunteers liberated Dadra and Nagar Haveli in July 1954 and a pro-India administration was formed. Under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli became a centrally administered union territory with effect from August 11, 1961.
PEOPLE
Ethnicity
Eighty-nine percent of the total population of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is comprised of tribal population, majority of them being Kokni and Bhil.
Dance
Two major dance forms of Dadra and Nagar Haveli are the Tarpha Nach (nach, dance) and the mask dance or Bhavada. The Tarpha dance is more popular in the hilly regions among the Koknas. In this dance, the performers hold each other by the waist and dance in close formation to the accompaniment of the tarpha or pavri, a wind instrument made of dried gourd. The dance is known as Pavri Nach. People may also dance separately, and this includes feats of skill, like forming a pyramid or rapidly revolving a dancer round a stout pole |
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