SAPUTARA - the only hill station of Gujarat

Saputara is a city and a hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat state in India. Saputara is the only hill destination in Gujarat at a distance of only 4 km from the Maharashtra border.

Saputara signifies the Adobe of Serpents, which is an image of snake on the river bank of Sarpagana and worshiped on festivals such as Holi by the tribals.

This picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri Range at an altitude of about 1000 m. Excursions from Saputara can be made to the wild life sanctuary in the Mahal Bardipara forest, 60 km. from here and to Gira Waterfalls 52 km away.
 

How to reach Saputara?

How to Reach Saputara by Air?
The nearest airport to Saputara is at Mumbai.

How to Reach Saputara by Rail?
The nearest railhead is Waghai(57 Km), Nashik (80 Km) and Billimora (112 Km).

How to Reach Saputara by Road?
Saputara is well connected by Road to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat and other destinations in Gujarat.
 

Distance from Saputara

Saputara to Nashik - 200 km              Saputara to Baroda - 270 km

Saputara to Mumbai - 290 km            Saputara to Ahmedabad - 392 km

Saputara to Pune - 412 km               Saputara to Baroda - 270 km

Saputara to Mumbai - 290 km            Saputara to Udvada - 130 km

Saputara to Surat - 170 km              Saputara to Nagpur - 680 km

Route Map

1. Mumbai - Dahisar - NH8 - Vapi - Dharampur - Vansda national Park - Botanical Gardens - Saputara

2. Mumbai - Thane - Nashik - Saputara

Must See in Saputara

Saputara Lake - Saputara Lake is the major attraction of tourists in this hill station. 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 landscape and varied views of the sun.
 

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.

Sunset Point - Gives a breathtaking view of a vast spans of Dang Forest. It provides an aerial view of distant villages in forest. This thick forest around Saputara is dotted with tribal villages.

Saptashringi Devi Mandir - It is situated about 68 kms. from Saputara. Saptashringi known as one of the sister of Kali (Hindu Goddess). Sapta stands for seven and shring stands for pinnacle so Saptashringi means the mountain with seven peaks.

Nageshwar Mahadev Temple - The Nageshwar Mahadev Temple is known for its holiness and is one of the most religious places in this area. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva.

Step Garden - One another attractive place in Saputara, step garden has the unique feature of a garden set up in steps. Well laid out steps are adorned with beautiful plants, flower pots and in the midst of nice woods.

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, four-horned antelope etc.

Purna Sanctuary - Covering an area of 160 km², Purna Sanctuary is a part of a dense moist deciduous forest in the Western Ghat of Gujarat. Situated at Mahal, 60 km north of Dangs, the sanctuary is crossed by Purna and Gira rivers.

Rose Garden - This is a beautiful garden which has different species and variety of roses.

Gira falls - Makes an excellent excursion option from Saputara. Just 52 km away from Saputara on Waghai Road the Gira Waterfalls should not be missed especially during the months of June to November.

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