Valsad District has been discussed at the national and international levels as it is the birthplace of Shri Morarji Desai, Bharat Ratna awardee and former Prime Minister of India. Apart from this, Valsad District is famous for its Alphonso (Aafus) mangoes, the world-renowned chemical industries at Atul, the large industrial estate at Vapi, and Valsadi teak wood. Valsad District is situated in the southern part of Gujarat, with the Arabian Sea to its west.
Tithal village, situated about 5 km from Valsad, is being developed as a tourist as well as a pilgrimage destination. It has several prominent religious and spiritual places, including the Sai Baba Temple, the Sadhana Centre of Jain Munis “Bandhu Triputi”, the Shantiniketan Complex, and the Swaminarayan Temple of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. These places attract visitors from different backgrounds. Tithal is also well known for its pleasant seashore.
Accommodation facilities are available for tourists, including Hotel Toran of the Gujarat State Tourism Corporation, the guest house of the Roads and Buildings Department of the State Government, Hotel Tithal, and several other hotels in and around Tithal.
The temple and complex of Bhagwan Dattatreya are located at Pathri village on the Dharampur Road in Valsad Taluka. The people of Valsad District have great faith in this religious place, which is also emerging as an important tourist destination.