By road
~80 km from Nashik
West India · Gujarat
Saputara, Gujarat
Gujarat's hill station in the Sahyadris · ~80 km from Nashik
Getting there
By rail
Nashik Road, ~80km
By air
Surat Airport, ~160km
Best time to visit
July to September for the monsoon, October to March for clear days
Don't miss
Saputara Lake
Sunset Point
Gira Falls
The Artist Village
Things to do
Boating on the lake
The ropeway
Sunset points
The monsoon festival
Where to eat
What to pack
A light jacket, a rain jacket in the monsoon
A quieter corner
Gira Falls, at its fullest in the monsoon
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Saputara?
July to September for the monsoon, October to March for clear days. What to pack: A light jacket, a rain jacket in the monsoon.
How do I get to Saputara?
The nearest airport is Surat Airport, ~160km. The nearest railway station is Nashik Road, ~80km.
What is there to do in Saputara?
Boating on the lake, the ropeway, sunset points, the monsoon festival. A quieter find: Gira Falls, at its fullest in the monsoon.
What should I eat in Saputara?
Gujarati thalis and Dangi tribal dishes.
About Saputara
- Hills
- Lakeside
Where it is
Saputara is a hill station in the Dang district of Gujarat, India, in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats, close to the border with Maharashtra.
History
Saputara was developed as Gujarat's hill station after the state was formed in 1960, on a plateau in the forested Dang district, home to Adivasi communities with a long history in these hills.
People
The Dang district around Saputara is home largely to Adivasi communities, including the Bhil, Kunbi and Warli, whose art and festivals are part of the town's life.
Known for
- A lake on the plateau
- Monsoon waterfalls
- Adivasi art and the Artist Village
- Gujarat's coolest summers
Did you know?
The name Saputara means abode of serpents, and snakes are worshipped in the area.
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