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Saputara

''SAPUTARA, situated in a densely forested plateau in the Sahyadri range, holds the distinction of being the only hill station in the Dang district of South Gujarat State.
Saputara is a picturesque hill station situated at an altitude of about 1000 m above the sea level. Enchanting waterfalls, sunrise and sunset points accentuate the beauty of the region. Beautiful gardens, museum, Pushpak Ropeway, hotels, swimming pools and theatres are some of the main attraction of the place that attracts people from all over the world. ''

Boating facilities such as paddle boats is among the interesting activities that you can enjoy here.

As per the mythological resources, Lord Ram has spent almost 11 years of exile in the forest of Saputara. The hill station exhibits beauty of the nature, rich bio diversity, pleasant climate and the terrains.

The idol of serpent has been installed on the banks of River Sarpaganga where locals pay homage to the serpent god and relish fairs like Holi. It is indeed the perfect place for nature lovers, families and youth offering spectacular sights of natural beauty.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

It can be visited all throughout the year to relish the splendid beauty in the laps of Mother Nature.

PLACES AROUND SAPUTARA

Echo Point - As the name says it all, Echo Point is one of the highly visited sites in the state of Gujarat where one can hear his/her voice getting echoed.

Step Garden - Saputara Hill station is Step Garden having different features of a garden and erected in steps. Moreover, the steps are decorated with different varieties of foliage amid nice woods.

Sunset point - A fantastic sight of sunset can be explored at the sunset point, which is also dubbed as Gandhi Shikhar peak and is located within walking distance of the town. The Point renders an amazing sight of the surrounding villages which are positioned in the perfect settings.

Valley View Point - Also hailed as Sunrise Point, Valley View Point offers a sight of the Saputara Valley and the picturesque surroundings. Adventure freaks have to get on a trek of just 2 km to arrive at this point. One can lie down on the green lawns and enjoy the surprise of nature all around making it the perfect spot for vacationing in Saputra.

Vansda National Park - Stretched over an area of 23.39sqkm, Vansda National Park is located at a distance of 22 miles from the town of Saputara. It became a protected area in the year 1979 and is a dwelling of many creatures encompassing Wild Boar, Leopards, Four horned antelopes, hyenas, Jungle cats, giant squirrels and many more. Besides this, it is a home to various plants species such as kakad, timru, haldu, modad and so on.

Pandava Caves - Also dubbed as Aravalem Caves, Pandava Caves are nestled in the beautiful settings and famous for having the mythological tales of Pandavas. And it is among the most popular tourist attractions of Saputara.

Artist Village - Artist Village is regarded as the cultural and traditional center of the region. It is regarded as the best Saputara attraction for buying traditional as well as tribal artifacts. Warli paintings and the tribal craft objects are some of the rare ones which you can find here. The place is regarded as an ideal place to learn about the culture of this region.

CLIMATE

Saputara experiences pleasant climate round the year. During the months of summer, the place has a temperature of 280 C to 380C, while winters are chilly with a temperature of 80C to 280C.

HOW TO REACH THERE

Air: Chatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai would be the nearest airport to reach Saputara, about 360 km away. It is well connected to all the main cities of India as well as foreign countries.

Rail: Waghai railhead is the nearest station to make it to Saputara city center, just 30 miles away. It is connected with many cities of India and regular train services are also available from this station.

Road: It is well connected to the main cities of India by a good network of roads. State owned bus and private bus services can also be availed from the cities situated nearby Saputara.