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About Saputara

Saputara is a popular hill station municipality and city located in the Dang District in southern part of Gujarat. It is located in a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri ranat an altitude of 1,000 m. This well-planned hill station lies around 170 km from Surat, 80 rom Nashik and 5 km from the border of Maharashtra.

The meaning of Saputara is ‘Abode of Serpents’ and because of this there are several imagof snakes present on shores of the River Sarpagana that flows through the town. The tribal fohere worship these images of snakes on special occasions like Holi.

Saputara is popular for the several gardens present here like Lake Garden, Step Garden aRose Garden. One of the most popular gardens in Saputara is the Step Garden. The uniqeatures of the Step Garden are the design and layout of the steps. Plants and flowerpots w

wooden work around it support the steps. There are facilities for visitors to stay here in tnumerous Forest Huts.

One of the popular attractions here is the Saputara Lake that abode several boat clubs, offeracilities for boating. Other than sailing, the Sunset Point in the Lake offers a clear view of t

Saputara region. Just 52 km from Saputara is the Gira waterfalls, which is a popular toudestination.

Some of the popular places here include Nageshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord ShiThe museum of Saputara is ideal for gathering knowledge on the Dang tribe. One of popular events celebrated here is the Dangs Darbar, which is a tribal festival celebrated befHoli.

Once a private forest of the Maharaja of Vansda, the Vansda National Park covers an area24 square km. The national park consists of animals like tigers, leopards, python, four hornantelope, pangolin, rusty spotted cats and even giant squirrels.

Located in the regions of Mahal, 60 km to the north of Dangs, is the Purna Sanctuary. It cova total land area of 160 square km and consists of wide varieties of wild animals. This wildsanctuary belongs to the region of dense forest covers, located in the regions of the WestGhats.

The climatic conditions of Saputara are uniform all round the year and during the summers average temperature is 28o Celsius. The best time to visit this destination is between months of March and November.

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State: Gujarat

Famous for/as: Hill

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Saputara sights

Saputara is a quaint old holiday area or should I say new because it really isn't that old. In tmiddle of nowhere, it is a one-horse town that won't suit the adventurous but is a haven for peace-seekers.

Where to stay: Lots of hotels in Saputara, all of them around the lake. Occupancy seemed leven in May which is supposed to be high season. But I understood from my hotel manager toccupancy is generally high in the peak season, so booking in advance is a good idea.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Saputara is in the Dang district of Gujarat. It used to be village of the Dang adivasis, who were re-located to another area (quite close by actually) aan artificial lake created in that area. The lake is the hotspot in Saputara. A huge lake, it nestnext to a lovely garden, all enclosed by a fence. Next to one end of the lake is a small 'markconsisting of a number of roadside stalls selling strawberries, nimbu pani and snacks. That's

That's Saputara. Nothing to do except boating or wandering around the quasi market, no rsights to see and no activity of any kind. But I believe I had one of the most peaceful holidaysSaputara. If you like to sit around doing nothing, watching the lake and wandering aroundbeautiful greenery when the temperature goes down, then do visit this place. But definitely or the adventurous-minded.

Shopping: The only thing I could see worth shopping for was dried raisins which are cheahere than elsewhere. There is a 'shopping' area in the main market area which sells bribracks that one might want to waste one's money on.

Advice: The jeep drivers will offer to show you the 'sights' of Saputara. Don't go unless you horoughly bored with the day. Or the Rs.300 you earned illegally is burning a hole in yo

pocket.

Another advice: Carry plenty of cash. There are no ATMs in Saputara nor are credit caaccepted, so cash is necessary. Additionally, the jeep drivers charge you Rs.50 for a minutride from your hotel to the bus stand and an exorbitant Rs.1000 for travel from SaputaraNashik.

Activities & things to do: Sunset point: Lovely. You will need transport as it is up an incline. Ts one of the 'sights' included in the sight-seeing tour that cost us Rs.300 (per jeep not person thank goodness!).

Ropeway: Not for the weak-hearted. There was a throng when we went there and we skippebut as it is close to Sunset point, you could do both together.

Boating: Great fun although you do nothing but get rowed around a lake that looks rather simwhichever way the boat turns. Rs.20 per person for half an hour I think.

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Temples: There are a few around there which are included in the sight-seeing tour.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: We went from Nashik - a two hour taxi journTaxi journey costs around Rs.800 to Rs.1200 depending on your negotiating skills and the otopportunities on the taxi drivers' horizon at that point of time. The taxi stand is near the b

stand. If you are going to go to Nashik by train, ensure you let the rikshaw-driver know that ywant to go to the taxi stand near the bus-stop - CBD it is called I think. There are three tastands in Nashik, so make sure you identify the right one. You can also go to Saputara by rorom Surat. There's a bus stand from Saputara from where you can get a bus to different placncluding Nashik.

Tip: Although there are a number of buses from Saputara to whatever destination you wantget to, the buses are jam-packed and additionally, get delayed like nobody's business. So, well in advance if you have a connecting bus/train to catch and if you have some spare doushare a cab with other passengers to get to your destination." - Wanderlust, , May 31, 200

Retreat to Saputara

It is a scenic and serene place to spend a couple of days. The climate is cool till 11 in morning and after 3.30 in the noon. Lots of trees, cool breeze and uncrowded place.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: There are plenty of food stalls near the lake and sorestaurants on the road to Nashik. The rates are economic. The Kerala restaurant serves gochicken dishes - each dish costs Rs 300, though.

Activities & things to do: The ropeway offers a spectacular view and costs ony Rs 40 per he

Boating in the lake costs Rs 20 per head for 1/2 hour. The Gir waterfalls requires a long wover rocks to reach. The two wildlife sanctuaries were closed to vehicles due to wet and looroads. The tribal museum was educative.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: From Kalyan you have to go via Shahpugatpuri to reach Nashik. From there you take the road to Vani. Nashik to Saputara is 85 Km

100 minutes. Saputara can also be reached from Sylvassa 150 kms/ 2. 1/2 hours. Hotels exorbitant. One days stay with food for a family of four will be 4000 to 5000 rupees per dDiwali period). Scout for the smaller hotels. I recommend Hotel Vaishali." - Sam Georg

umbai, Nov 4, 2006

Top attractions in Saputara recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Saputara Lake

Type: Lake

Entry: Free

Ranked: 1 Of 24

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Ratings: 5.87/7 (20 Reviews)

lake is the main place of attraction at saputara. there are several activities going out thncluding few water sports. These are chargeable but at a very reasonable charges." -  AbizKagzi, Baroda, 3 weeks ago

Gira Falls

Type: Water FallEntry: Free

Ranked: 2 Of 24

Ratings: 6.45/7 (9 Reviews)

Yeah, its worth visiting because its formed only during the time of monsoon and its woenjoying on to have bath in it. The thing is the place is safe to bath and have fun. The rosurrounding are quite safe..." - Ghanshyam Brahmbhatt, Surat, 2 months ago

Sunset Point

Type: View Point

Entry: Free

Ranked: 3 Of 24

Ratings: 6.50/7 (5 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

19:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 19:00

It is most important place to see. We can see sunset from height at this point. These is a mwatch thing in saputara. No snacks and refreshment. It seems like sun is going inside seaPankaj Pagare, Nashik, 1 month ago

The RopewayType: Cable Car 

Entry: Paid

Ranked: 4 Of 24

Ratings: 6.60/7 (4 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 09:00 To

17:30 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:30

Ropeway service is best & very excellent place & enjoying the over................................................................................" - Rohith , Malegaon, 1 month ago

Lake Garden

Type: Garden

Entry: Paid

Ranked: 5 Of 24

Ratings: 6.00/7 (3 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To

18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00

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Always keep a camera along u never know when u would get a chance to click It is good plawith good atmosphere and good people around Scenic and beautiful Specially after rainwould be best to visit" - Rahul Upadhyay, Rajkot, Mar 29, 2014

Saputara Museum

Type: Museum

Entry: PaidRanked: 6 Of 24

Ratings: 6.00/7 (3 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 10:00 To

17:30 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:30

the is the best museum for acquiring knowledge the living & cluture are shown of the peoplehis museum & many more to learn the is the best museum for acquiring knowledge

Sameer Kadam, Mumbai, 2 months ago

Nageshwar Mahadev Temple

Type: TempleEntry: Free

Ranked: 7 Of 24

Ratings: 5.00/7 (2 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To

18:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 18:00

A very old temple. Feels good to visit a temple at Hill station." -  Pratik ,  Mumbai, Jan 2014

Echo Point

Type: View Point

Entry: Free

Ranked: 8 Of 24

Ratings: 5.00/7 (2 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

19:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 19:00

Very great feel and enjoyed sight scene some more arrangement is need to require like foarrangement, sitting arrangement, etc... for more time spent and thy get enjoyment some horide, guide and facility to take visit of surrounding area...." - Viral Shah, Modasa, 1 month a

Hatgadh Fort

Type: Fort

Entry: Paid

Ranked: 9 Of 24

Ratings: 6.50/7 (1 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To

18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00

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Nice tourist hangout for nature lovers and people who love trekking the mountains!!!!!Uday Sonawane, Delhi, Jan 25, 2014

Honey Bees Centre

Type:  Art Gallery

Entry: Free

Ranked: 10 Of 24Ratings: 2.00/7 (1 Reviews)

Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 08:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 08:00 To

20:00 , Public Holidays - 08:00 To 20:00

there was no one there to explain us, its just a bunch of wooden boxes with small beesTaher abiali , , Jan 28, 2014

Popular hotels in Saputara recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Toran Hill Resort

 Price: Rs. 700 - 3,500 Ranked: 1 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.12/7 (128 Reviews)

ddress: Saputara

Dang Dist.

 Phone: 2631-237226

Website: Www.gujarattourism.com

 Preferred by: Group, Couple | Mumbai, Ahmedabad Travellers

"its nice property, location is winner...big rooms, it could have more

clean...furniture was basic but tastefully done interior..staff was polite, little sloto respond to the issues but it was okay...food too was decent..overall i feel itsvalue..." - Murali Kumbhar, Mumbai, 5 days ago

Chitrakoot Hotel

 Price: Rs. 2,600 - 3,000

 Ranked: 2 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.23/7 (85 Reviews)

ddress:Saputara

 Phone: 02631-237221

Website: Www.chitrakootresort.com

 Preferred by: Family, Couple | Mumbai, Indore Travellers

"It is a hotel located very nearby from the market. It is a very peacefulplace...room we stayed in was enough spacious and basic...staff was helpfuland ever ready to assist at any stage..food was good...appearance was also

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fine...interior..." - Hardik Jain, Mumbai, 3 weeks ago

Patang Lords Eco Inn

 Price: Rs. 3,000 - 5,000

 Ranked: 3 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.36/7 (79 Reviews)

ddress: Opp: Boating Club

Saputara, Dist. Dang

 Phone: 02631-237251

Website: Www.hotelpatang.com

 Preferred by: Couple, Family | Mumbai, Ahmedabad Travellers

"We had stayed at this hotel for a couple of nights during a weekend trip toSaputara. The experience was really very nice. Big and clean rooms, and welbehaved co-operative staff make it really good. And to top it all, the view from

the hotel is..." - Jaydeep Patwardhan, Gurgaon, 3 days ago

Shilpi Hill Resort

 Price: Rs. 3,000 - 6,000

 Ranked: 4 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.59/7 (67 Reviews)

ddress: Saputara

The Dangs

 Phone: 02631-237231Website: Www.shilpihillresort.com

 Preferred by: Couple | Mumbai, Surat Travellers

"It is really a nice resort to stay in. Good appearance, good service withsupportive staff. It is worth to have a package deal. The rooms were very gooand having good facilities. rather then going in summer at Saputara, shouldprefer Monsoon to..." - Kalpesh dhanani , Ahmedabad, 4 weeks ago

Sid Archie Palace Price: Rs. 1,500 - 3,500

 Ranked: 5 Of 22

 Ratings: 4.75/7 (64 Reviews)

ddress: Near Rose Garden

Police Station Road

 Phone: 91-9427463535

Website: Http://Www.sidarchiepalace.in

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"As my saputara is really very nice location with ultimate atmosphere, for suchplace no need to spend time in hotel....but in the night I have very badexperiance in the room, where the electric wiring start to burn in night & can nuse AC or..." - Umesh , Ahmedabad, 2 weeks ago

Savshanti Lake Resort Hotel

 Price: Rs. 2,700 - 3,800

 Ranked: 6 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.41/7 (66 Reviews)

ddress: Nageshwar Mahadev Road

Saputara, Dist. Dang

 Phone: 02631-237292

Website: Www.savshantihotels.com

 Preferred by: Couple, Family | Mumbai, Ahmedabad Travellers

"Staff and service was very good. Rooms were clean and well maintained. ACTV and Geyser was working properly. Food was good it was only veg. Qualityand quantity was good. It was a very fantastic.. It is in Saputara. My stay in thihotel was..." - Prakash Khokhariya, Surat, 2 weeks ago

Vaity Ropeway Resort

 Price: Rs. 3,700 - 4,500

 Ranked: 7 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.58/7 (56 Reviews)ddress: Saputara, Dang Dist.

 Phone: 02631-237210

Website: Www.vaityropewayresort.com

 Preferred by: Couple, Family | Mumbai, Ahmedabad Travellers

"we stayed there for 2 days and all the time d hotel was covered with clouds ncold breeze. it was jst an amazing experience. we played table tennis after along time, staff is very polite n gud hospitality.food was average and there is scan..." - Pratibha Kulkarni, Mumbai, 4 weeks ago

Aakar Lords Inn

 Price: Rs. 3,500 - 10,000

 Ranked: 8 Of 22

 Ratings: 5.6/7 (49 Reviews)

ddress: Nasik Road,

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Transport options from Mumbai to Saputara

Mumbai to Saputara By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car to drive down to Saputara, which takaround 5 hours. The cost of cab per kilometre approximately ranges between INR 9 and depending upon the type of car hired. This mode of travel is ideal for families with kids asenior citizens as well as group travel.

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Surat To Saputara (116Km)

Baroda(Vadodara) To Saputara (200Km)

Thane To Saputara (170Km)

Rajkot To Saputara (358Km)

Nasik To Saputara (65Km)

Saputara weather 

Best Season / Best Time to Visit Saputara

 Saputara is a popular hill destination situated in Dang district in the southern part of Gujastate of India, near Maharashtra border. It is located in the Dang forests on the Sahyadri ranat an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.Saputara enjoys a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. The average maxim

emperature that has been recorded is 30.4°Celsius and the minimum is 10° Celsius.

March to June is summer time in Saputara. The climate remains comfortable even during pesummer. The maximum temperature recorded during summer in Saputara is 32° Celsius ahe minimum is 25° Celsius. The salubrious winds make the climate of the place cosy dur

summer.

Monsoon in Saputara begins from mid-June and it stays through late October. The maximemperature that has been recorded during monsoon in Saputara is 27° Celsius and t

minimum is 20° Celsius. Cool winds enhance the chilliness of the monsoon. Light wool

clothes are required during this season. Outdoor trips can become difficult due to heavy raiRain coats are also required while planning a trip to Saputara during monsoon.

Winter in Saputara begins from November and it is extended till late February. These are coldest months in Saputara. The maximum temperature that has been recorded during dime in winter is 20° Celsius. Winter nights are crispy cold with a minimum temperature of 9

Celsius. A trip to Saputara during winter requires heavy woollen clothes to escape from chilly weather. The fresh yet cold climate makes winter ideal for sightseeing and outdoor trips

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Saputara is a hill resort that experiences heavy traffic of tourists all through the year. But best season to visit Saputara is mid-November to March.

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