The Vanganga Lake Garden in Silvassa in Daman and Diu is one of the most beautiful gardens in the country. This garden is the personification of beauty and gorgeousness. This place offers a serene ambience where one could easily spend a day in relaxation and enjoy, thereby making it a perfect weekend picnic spot. It is filled with flowers and various types of trees. It is also a favourite place for bird watchers in the winter as many different types of birds migrate here in that season. There is a huge lake in the middle of the garden where one can go for boating and enjoy. There are paddle boats and rowing boats, one can choose from the either and enjoy the ride.
There are lines of trees around the lake which again provides a very soothing and calming view. There are also various grand fountains in the garden which makes the air cooler and is a treat to sit and watch. There are also jogging tracks around which attracts those who want to be in shape and also enjoy the nature without going to the gym and losing it in an artificial way. The garden in no doubt is a famous picnic spot too with people always trying to find a space in the evening to sit and enjoy the breeze. The place is so aesthetic that there were many Bollywood songs which are shot here, sometimes films are shot here too. The Vanganga Lake Garden has now become a bit crowded owing to its huge popularity and hence might not be as pleasing as it used to be before in...
Read moreWith an area of about 7.58 hectares, Vanganga Lake Garden stretches like a mini forest, containing within its vastness a beautiful lake. Unique Japanese style bridges and a modern state of the art Signature bridge connects the central island to the main garden.
Paddle Boats, Restaurant and a world-class Floating Musical Dancing Fountain in the garden add to its charms. Enjoy a leisurely boating ride while watching the dancing musical fountain and feeling the cool breeze. The garden is quite popular with the filmmakers with more than 40 Hindi hit film songs scene shot here so far.
By Air The nearest airport option is Surat and Mumbai.
By Train The nearest Railway station is Vapi on Western Railway.
By Road Dadra & Nagar Haveli is almost touching Mumbai – Baroda – Delhi National Highway No8 (Western Express Highway). Silvassa is about 14 Kms from Bhilad & 18 Kms from Vapi. Mumbai 180 Kms, Surat 140 km, Nasik 140 Kms and...
Read moreIf you are in Silvassa then this is a must visit place. One of the biggest garden that one might see around this area. One will easily spend around 2 hours in the park.
Entry cost is 25 Rs and entry is free for children and senior citizens. But every penny is worth because money is put to fantastic use.
Very well maintained and plenty of plants and trees planted in a nice shape and creating wonderful views.
There is a wonderful pond in the garden where there are many ducks and tortoise. One can even feed them breads etc.
There is self paddle boating for family and group. Cost is 150 for 30 mins for 2 adults and 2 children.
Kids will love the play area and huge grass lawns to run around.
There are few bridges and various kinds of flower plants that give a scenic view and offers some stunning backgrounds for photos.
Some of the photos of the park is uploaded, it will give you some idea on how it...
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