Saputara Hill Station Gujarat Tourism

The hill station of Saputara is located at an altitude of 873 m above the sea level on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri range.

Saputara - Weather

Saputara experiences a uniform weather all through the year. The temperature goes up to as high as 28 degree C during the summers thus making it the ideal place to spend the summers. Although one can visit Saputara all year the round, yet the best time to visit Saputara is from the middle of the march to the November.

Saputara - Origin

Saputara means the Abode of Serpents. The image of a snake on the banks of the river Sarpaganga is worshipped by the tribal people of the area on festivals like Holi. The tribal of Saputara also attract the visitors for their unique dance. Saputara has been developed as a well-planned hill resort with wide range of essential facilities like hotels, theaters, boat club, parks and gardens and a museum.


Saputara - To See

The Saputara Lake is the main attraction of the hill resort. There is a Boat Club here from where you can hire sailboats, paddleboats and rowing boats and enjoy boating in the lake. The Sun Rise and Sun Set Points provide panoramic and varied views of the sun. It also provides a perfect view of Saputara. You can reach Malegaon after a 1.5 km walk in the direction of Waghai. There are several gardens at Saputara like the Lake Garden, the Step Garden and the Rose Garden. These gardens are a perfect place to laze around while on a holiday.

The Nageshwar Mahadev Temple has the idol of the Lord Shiva. The temple is visited by a lot of people because of its religious sanctity. The museum of Saputara is well-kept museum, which provides the information about the tribes of Dangs. The tribal ornaments and musical instruments are exhibited in the museum. Gira Waterfalls is 52 km away. It is an ideal place for picnic.

Vansda National Park attracts a lot of tourists. It was originally a private forest of the Maharaja of Vansda. It covers an area of 24 sq km and has tigers, leopards, python, four-horned antelope, pangolin, rusty-spotted cats and giant squirrels. The permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden of Gandhinagar or DFO, Ahwa prior to the visit to the park.
Vansda National Park, Tour to Saputara

The Purna Sanctuary is a part of the dense moist deciduous forests in the Western Ghats of Gujarat. It covers an area of 160 sq. km. And is situated at Mahal, which is 60 km north of Dangs. Bamboo lined pathways are provided for the trekkers. Prior permission is needed to visit this park.

You may shop for souvenirs like pen stands key chains made of bamboo from the Gandharvapur Artist Village. Saputara - Getting There

How To Get There
By Air
Museum in Saputara - GujaratNearest airport is Mumbai.

By Rail
Nearest railway station is Waghai, on the Billimora - Waghi narrow gauge section of the Western Railway. For those coming from Gujarat via Surat or Ahmedabad or even tom Bombay, Billimora is the most convenient rail head as direct bus service is available from there.

By Road
State transport buses end private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is situated 409 kms from Ahmedabad and 51 kms from Waghai.

Local Transport
Hired jeeps from Ahwa; organised tours within and outside Saputara in mini buses by Chitrakoot/ Vaity during peak seasons (two buses). Organised tours by TCGL.
Places To Stay

At Saputara, a decent range of hotels are run by the private sector as well as by TCGL. Book in advance during the peak season. You can negotiate discounts during off peak seasons.

General Information

Location
160 kms from Surat, Gujarat.

Altitude
1000m Above Sea Level.

Main Attraction
Saputara Lake, Ropeway.

Best Time
April To Early July.

Prime Attractions of Saputara
Mahal
The Mahal region situated 60 km away from Saputara is dominated by the Purna Sanctuary. The longish drive passes through the most beautiful parts of Dangs with high wooded slopes of bamboo.

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