Before you explore Silvassa and the rest of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, make sure you ask the tourism department of Silvassa or the Union Territory for a travel guide to Silvassa and other tourist attractions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The tourism department will give you all the tourist information you need to know about travel, accommodation, cuisine and more during your stay in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Clothing
The weather in Silvassa or Dadra and Nagar Haveli is moderate so you don’t need to carry heavy woolens.

Social Interaction
In all areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, even in Silvassa, greet people with a 'namaste' (hands pressed together at chest level as if in prayer). You will be appreciated for using the Indian style of greeting.

Toilets
The Tourist Complexes in Silvassa and other parts of Dadra & Nagar Haveli all have toilets. Please use these and keep the environment clean.

Drinking Water
Sealed bottled water is available in plenty.

Food
The local cuisine in Silvassa and through out Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a must try. Especially the rotis made from a wide variety of flours.

Shopping
Do shop for souvenirs of your visit to Silvassa and the rest of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Government handicraft shops usually have fixed prices. Check with your hotel staff as to whether bargaining is a norm. 

Tipping
Throughout the Union Territory the standard tip is 10%. Some hotels include service charges on their bills. In such cases tipping is not necessary.

Medication
It is always safest to carry your prescription medicines. A doctor is available on call at all hotels.

Accommodation
The Van Vihar tourist complex in Chauda is one tourist complex option for your visit to Dadra and Nagar Haveli. There are various other tourist accommodation options throughout Silvassa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Tourist Attractions
The Bindrabin Temple in Silvassa and the Church of Our Lady Of Piety which is also in Silvassa, are both major tourist attractions in Silvassa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Another major tourist attraction is the Dapada Deer Park on the Khanvel-Silvassa Road, just off the main city of Silvassa. It is a really good example of wild life in Silvassa and in India. If you are a wildlife buff then the wild life sanctuary at Satmalia is one of the best places to see in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

For more travel information or a travel guide to Silvassa as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli, visit the state tourism officials or the tourism department of Silvassa or Dadra and Nagar Haveli. They will provide you with all the tourist information you need to travel in Silvassa and around Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Others
Always carry some photo ID with you, in case of emergencies.