Saputara Hill Station,Gujarat India

Saputara Hill Station

                          picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau at an altitude of about 1000m in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadari Range. It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in the summer months not exceeding 28 degrees Centigrade. Saputara is situated 160 kms from Surat. Legend has it that Lord Rama spent 11 years of his exile in these very forests.

'Saputara' means the 'abode of serpents' and a snake image on the banks of the river Sarpagana is worshipped by the 'adivasis' (tribals) on festivals like Holi

Location

India

Gujarat

Dang District

Saputara

Saputara Hill Station (Gujarat) is a beautiful and  peaceful hill destination located in the Dang district of Gujarat, in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) range. It is the only hill station in Gujarat, situated at about 1,000 meters above sea level

- Why Saputara is famous -

- Cool climate compared to rest of Gujarat

- Green hills, forests, and waterfalls

- Calm, less crowded destination (great for relaxing trips)

- Rich tribal culture (Dangi tribes) 

- Top attractions in Saputara -

- Saputara Lake boating & relaxing views

- Sunrise Point & Sunset Point amazing scenic views

- Gira Waterfalls especially beautiful in monsoon

- Vansda National Park wildlife & nature

- Artist Village & Tribal Museum local culture

- Ropeway ride panoramic valley view 

- Things to do -

- Boating in the lake

- Paragliding & adventure activities

- Trekking & nature walks

- Shopping tribal handicrafts

- Enjoy local food & culture

- Best time to visit -

- October to February (Winter) best weather for sightseeing

- July to September (Monsoon) lush greenery & waterfalls

- March to June (Summer) less crowd, budget-friendly

- Winter is considered the ideal season  due to cool and pleasant climate 

- Ideal trip duration -

- 2 days quick weekend trip

- 3–4 days relaxed sightseeing + nearby places

- Quick summary -

Saputara is a perfect weekend getaway if you want:

- Nature + peace

- Cool weather

- Light adventure

- Not too crowded hill station