Valsad formerly known as Bulsar, is a city and a municipality in the Valsad district of the Indian state of Gujarat. The city has a collectorate, a district court, and a police headquarters with a historic prison. Valsad is a small, sleepy town that is characterized by its dynamic people and its mango and chickoo orchards. Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury's (born Farrokh Bulsara family surname is derived from the town of Bulsar (also known as Valsad) The best time to visit Valsad is in June-July, post monsoon, when the roads in and around town are at their best
