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Saputara is a beautiful and a densely wooded only hill station
town situated in the "Dang" district of southern tip of Gujarat, India.
Saputara has been constructed as a well planned hill station having all
necessary serviceableness like hotels, boating parks, swimming pools, club,
ropeways, theaters and a museum providing the tourists an delightful
vacation in the coziness of the hill station. Saputara is about 170
kilometers from Surat and about 80 kilometers from Nashik. The border of
Maharashtra is about 5 km. away from Saputara.
This picturesque hill station is situated on a plateau in the Dang forest
area of the Sahyadri Range. Saputara town is situated at an altitude of
around 1,000 m with a climate that is pleasant although bit cold, throughout
the year. Even the highest temperature in the summer does not exceed 27
degree C. Saputara literally stands for "Abode of Serpent" there is a
presence of snake sculpture on the shores of Sarpagana River which flows
through the town. This snake sculpture on the shores of Sarpagana River is
worshiped by the local tribes on many festivals like Holi. Tribes like
Kunbis, Warlis, Bhils and Gamits inhabit Dangs. They are known for their
traditional dances, which are performed wearing Bamboo and Wooden masks. The
dangs district constitute of an area of 1,752 km..
How to reach
By Road:
You can get to Saputara by From Bombay by Private Tourists bus on alternate
days during middle of March to middle of November (Season). From Ahmedabad,
Baroda or Surat - ST buses. If your mode of transportation of the tour is
car be sure to be safe to refuel it with petrol at Waghai (about 50
kilometers from Saputara) or at a petrol pump 40 kilometers from Nasik
before you enter Saputara because in saputara there is no petrol pump.
By Railway:
The nearest railway station is about 50 kilometers from Saputara which is
waghai. You can get trains for Nasik, Bilimora, Waghai, Valsadin narrow
gauge section. The nearest railway station at Waghai on the Billimora-Waghai
section of the Western Railways.
By Air:
Recommended nearest airports are Surat and Mumbai. Nearest is Mumbai.
Transportation route from Mumbai airport to Saputara (297.5 kilometers) by
road: From Bandra head north on Western Express Highway. Merge onto
NationalHighway no.8 and continue towards Chikhli via Navghar, Khanivade,
Manor, Kasa Khurd, Talasri, Bhilad, Pardi, Atul and Saron Village distances
about 218.0 kilometers
At Chikhli take right onto State Highway no.14 and continue towards Saputara
via Bansda and Pimpri distances about 79.5 kilometers
What to see
PLACES TO VISIT IN SAPUTARA
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Snake of
Saputara: A snake sculpture is placed near the stream, at the
pedestal of the Saputara Lake. This sculpture is known a snake of
saputara. Local tribes including Dangis worship the snake of Saputara. |
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Townview
Point: As the name implies this point makes you have a aerial view
of the whole saputara town. One can even relax under the naked sky
amidst the gentle breeze of the cool & cozy climate while watchingand
enjoying the scenic colorful view of saputara town while the whole
town looks illuminated with multi-color lightsafter the sunset.
Vansda National Park: This Park
is originally private woodland of maharaja of Vansada. This park now
covers an area of twenty four square kilometer. Regardless of its
small size the park inhabits various dangerously beautiful and wild
creatures like tiger, pangolin, giant squirrel, leopard, rusty-spotted
cat, python, etc. Advanced permission from the forest department are
necessary for visiting this Vansda national park.
Valley view point: As the name implies this point makes you
have a aerial view of the whole Saputara valley. Valley view point is
on a peak in Saputara location in the Sahyadri range. From the Valley
view point one can get a marvelous aerial view ofthe whole Saputara
value. More adventure loving travelers goes for a steep climb of the
hill to reach to valley view point. Lying on the green velvety lawns
to feel the gifts of the nature, valley view point is magnificent. |
Religious Attraction:
There is different Nageshwar Mahadev Temple, Jain Temple, Swaminarayan
Temple & Bhramha kumari Art Gallery.
Shopping Malls:
Shopping is one of the many tourist attractions of the hill station saputara.
One can pick up beautiful artifact and handicrafts including jewelry, key
chains, paintings, pen stands, pottery, vases, and maid from bamboo and
other local materials. World famous paintings made out of dried fruits are
among the main attraction from the saputara to spend you money upon.
Other Places:
Other places include Mini-Aquarium, Millenium Garden, Table Point, Governor
Hill, Swami Narayan Mandir, Brahmakumari's Art Gallery, Jain Temple etc.
When to go
Saputara has a uniform weather all the year. The temperature goes up to as
high as 28 c during the summers thus making it the ideal place to spend the
summers. One can visit Saputara all year the round.
Best time to visit Saputara is from the middle of the march to the November.
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