Saputara means the 'Adobe of Serpent', is oerched at an altitude
of 1000 m, and is situated in the heart of Dangs district. It is
located on the second highest plateau of the Sahyadari range with cool
bracing climate and a scenic view of the verdant valley. Saputara has
been dveloped as a planned hill resort with all the necessary
amenities. The thick forest around Saputara is dotted with tribal
villages and their unique dances are of great interest. Gujarat's
picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest
area of the Sahyadri Range. At an altitude of about 1000 m.
Watch View of Entire Saputura Hill Station
It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in
the summer months not exceeding 28 Degrees C. Saputara means the Adobe
of Serpents and a snake image on the banks of the river Sarpagana is
worshipped by the Adivasis on festivals like Holi.
Saputara has been developed as a planned hill resort with all
the necessary ameneties like hotels, parks, swimming pools, boat club,
theatres and a museum to ensure an enjoyable holiday in the cool of the
hills. Saputara is only 164 km from Surat.
How to Reach Saputara from 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 282 km via Nasik
Google Map
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Places to see around 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.
Vansda National Park: Originally, a private forest of maharaja
of Vansada, the park now covers on area of 24 sq km. Despite its small
size the park harbours tiger, leopard, pangolin, rusty-spotted cat,
python, giant squirrel, fourhorned antelope etc. Prior permission from
the Chief Wildlife Warden, of Gandhinagar or DFO, Ahwa is required
before visiting the park.
Sunrise Point: It is a point which offers the best view of
Saputara and adjoining Malegoan could be reached after a walk of 1.5 km
in the direction of Waghai. The naming restricts the tourist traffic to
this best place as tourists believe that the point should only be
visited at sun rise, however, one may visit it at any time of the day
to catch a panoramic view. The Tata Consultancy Services has suggested
renaming this point as Valley View Point to enhance tourist traffic.
Main Attraction Saputara Lake, Ropeway.
Things to Do:-
You can visit Rose Garden and a lake. You can hire local jeeps
for a tour around. Also, you can take a cable car / ropeway / gondola
to visit the sunset point.
Boating: The Saputara Lake surrounded by greenery makes it pleasurable to sail in the lake in a row or paddle boat.
