About

This blog contains the details about the place called DANGS located in the state of Gujarat, India. It narrates the places of interest and culture of this tribal hinterland of south Gujarat.

Monday 26 December 2011

Ahwa, Dangs, Gujarat


Ahwa, the headquarters of the district Dangs, is situated 1800 feet above MSL. Located centrally, any place in the district is within a periphery of around 50 kms of Ahwa. With a population of more than 20,000; Ahwa is the largest town in the District. The district offices of practically all government departments are located at Ahwa.
Entrance Gate, Ahwa, Dangs, Gujarat
Tourists can capture the sun going down the valley at the Sunset Point located behind Deep Darshan School. Cool breeze and green valley beneath are worth experiencing. The valley and the spot get covered with mist and fog after the rains. A lake within the town is a source for drinking water. In an early monsoon morning, one can watch fog floating on the lake water. Mahatma Gandhi Udyan is a beautiful garden opposite Collector Office with basic children rides and cosy sitting arrangements.
Mahatma Gandhi Garden, Ahwa
Collector Office, Ahwa
Apart from this, there are several spots located amidst scenic surroundings which give an excellent view of the woods and the valley. One can walk the plateau behind the R&B Circuit House and trek a narrow path leading to Devinamal Forest Camp Site or can walk a hilly plateau behind the new GWSSB (Gujarat Water Supply and Sewarage Board) office located on the Ahwa-Saputara road. Another route leading from Sunset Point to the villages beyond is also a beautiful trek. A path leading to Village Nilshakya across the valley behind the graveyard is a picturesque trek. All the above spots are worth visiting for excellent landscape photography.
Lake at Ahwa
Religious places in Ahwa include a Hanumanji temple, a Sai Baba temple and two Shiv temples. There are two mosques one each for Shia and Sunni sects. Tourists have three options for stay: a Circuit House (maintained by Road and Buildings Department), a forest rest house and a Pravasi Grih (maintained by District Panchayat). 
Pravasi Grih, Ahwa
Dang Swaraj Ashram, Ahwa
The Dang Swaraj Ashram was established in 1948 by the efforts of prominent social workers like Shri Jugatram Dave of Vedchhi Ashram (Surat), Shri Chhotubhai Nayak and Shri Ghelubhai Nayak. Its main objectives were to promote Khadi production, spread of education, social education, cooperative movement, prohibition and relief work. The institution works for the welfare of the Dangis and gives assistance to them mainly in the field of education. It runs two ashramshalas, one at Ahwa and the other at Kalibel.
Dang Swaraj Ashram, Ahwa
Swaraj Ashram, Ahwa


3 comments:

  1. hi this rakesh patel and we are organise a cultural programme every year onn bhai bij (5th nov) this time we are planning to do dnagi nrutiya soa any one can help us to know a dangi cultural so plz contact me directly

    ReplyDelete
  2. Your blog is good as well as intresting. The blog is unique by its own and shares a lot of information by it. Thank you for sharing your blog with us.
    https://www.bharattaxi.com/

    ReplyDelete