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