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VAPI
Vapi is a city located on the banks of river Damanganga of the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located about 28km from the Valsad district and is considered to be the centre of the industrial estate. The tropical climate of the place is due to the Arabian Sea that lies towards the west of the region. Vapi is the largest industrial area of Asia due to the presence of various small-scale industries together with chemical industry plants. Vapi is famous for the manufacture of paints, dyes, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, rubber, plastics, and food products to name a few.
Vapi has been blessed with all the scenic beauty of nature which makes it one of the most visited places in Gujarat. The lush green gardens, the rippling water for the streams, the parks at the riverside, and the picturesque hill stations adds to the beauty of the place. The different religious places can be visited by people interested in going for sight-seeing. One can easily avail the best places for food and lodging.
PLACES WORTH VISITING
Daman one of the Union territories that lie on the coast of the Arabian Sea is located close to Vapi. Tourists visiting Vapi should not miss going to this place. The Devika Beach in Daman is worth visiting. The place with its scenic beauty, the pretty lighthouse and the famous Gandhi Park leaves the tourists mesmerized.
Located about 14km from Vapi is a place called Silvasa. This place with its serenity, stretches of greenery, cascading water bodies often leaves the tourists awestruck. Children can have a gala time in the tribal museum, the mini zoo and the BAL Udyan children’s park.
The other places worth visiting are the Dudhini Lake. One can also indulge in Vasona Lion Safari rides where one can witness the wild life.
SHOPPING DESTINATIONS:
There are a number of places where shopping lovers can visit. The Woodland Showroom is often visited by customers interested in buying foot wares, garments, apparels needed for outdoor activities. The Tanishq being famous for its exquisite collection of jewellery often has herds of lady customers visiting the shop. There are different multi-product retail shops where one can find kitchen and home appliances at reasonable prices.
HOTELS: People visiting Vapi, can opt for different hotels according to their likes and convenience. Some of the well-known hotels are: Hotel Woodlands, Hotel Green View, Hotel Gurukripa, Fortune hotel galaxy, Hotel Gurukrupa.
TRANSPORT
Vapi being is well connected by roads and railways.
By Rail: One can travel via all major express trains to reach Vapi. Some of them are The Ahinsa, Karnavati, Satabdi and August Kranti Rajdhani,
By Road: One can reach Vapi either via Dadri or Silvasa which lies in close proximity to the place. Dadri is well connected by the national highway and Silvasa is around 18km
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