Kauncha

Kauncha in Silvassa (celebrated across western India as Dadra and Nagar Haveli's most secluded lakeside wilderness retreat and an untouched tribal eco tourism haven, situated along the tranquil southern shores of the Madhuban Dam reservoir amidst the dense forest ranges of the Western Ghats, world famous for its scenic luxury tent cottages, speed boat lake crossings from Dudhni, and raw village homestay experiences), located in the southern hinterlands in Silvassa in Dadar and Nagar Haveli, stands as the union territory's premier adventure camping village.

Surrounded on three sides by the shimmering turquoise backwaters of the Daman Ganga River and towering Sahyadri hills, this remote tribal hamlet offers total tranquility far removed from commercial urban noise, allowing eco travelers to experience authentic tribal agrarian life and clean nature.

It's the home of the riverside eco tourism resort complex featuring well appointed luxury tent accommodations with modern amenities, the scenic speed boat jetty connecting passengers across the 2 kilometer wide lake channel to Dudhni jetty, the winding forest trekking trails leading up surrounding hillocks for sweeping views of the entire reservoir basin, the traditional Kokna and Warli tribal hamlets where mud houses are decorated with handmade wall paintings, the stargazing clear night skies illuminated by millions of brilliant stars, and an intensely quiet, rejuvenating wilderness atmosphere where gentle lake breezes rustle through tall teak canopies as night birds sing across the water.

It represents a rich tribal eco tourism sustainability model, wilderness adventure camping, and lakefront eco resorts where luxury tent stays, speedboat crossings, Sahyadri hill trails, and Warli village life unite in Kauncha Silvassa.

Located across the reservoir from Dudhni, it sits 45 km south of Silvassa town center, 30 km from Khanvel, 60 km from Vapi Railway Station, and 190 km from Mumbai via NH 48, accessible by road around the lake or via a thrilling 15 minute passenger speedboat ride from Dudhni jetty.

Speedboat Crossings & Lakeside Luxury Tents

Travelers typically reach Kauncha via a scenic passenger speedboat ride from Dudhni jetty across the wide reservoir waters.

The tourism department's eco resort provides spacious swiss style tent cottages overlooking the water, complete with comfortable bedding and local organic meals.

Truth is, sitting around an open evening campfire by the lake while watching the moon rise over the silent water is pure bliss.

Tribal Village Walks & Forest Trekking

Authentic Warli Hamlets: Guided village walks allow visitors to observe traditional paddy threshing, bamboo weaving, and authentic Warli wall painting.

Sahyadri Hill Hikes: Nature trails climb through teak forests to panoramic hill summits overlooking the entire Daman Ganga reservoir basin.

Silvassa Nature & Eco Tourism Circuit

Dudhni Kauncha Loop: Directly connected by water taxi to Dudhni water sports hub (3 km by boat) and Khanvel forest resorts (30 km by road).

Haveli Day Tour: Connects smoothly with Madhuban Dam (45 km), Bindrabin Shiva Temple (25 km), and Silvassa Tribal Museum (45 km).

After experiencing the wilderness camping and tribal trails of Kauncha, take a speedboat to Dudhni, visit Bindrabin Temple, or tour Silvassa.