 Gujarat's picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of he Sahyadari Range. At an altitude of about 1000m. It has a cool bracing climate, he highest temperature even in he summer months not exceeding 28 Degree C.
Saputara means the Abode of Serpents and a snake image on the banks of the river Sarpagana is worshipped by he Adivasis on festivals like Holi.
Saputara has been developed as a planned hill resort with all the necessary amenities like hotels, Parks, swimming pools, boat club, theatres and a museum to ensure an enjoyable holiday in the cool of the hill. Saputara is only 164 Kms. from Surat. Excursions from Saputara can be made to the wild life sanctuary in the Mahal Bardipara forest, 60 Kms. from the resort and the Gira Waterfalls 52 Kms away.
The thick forest around Saputara is dotted with Adivasi tribal, villages and heir unique dance is great interest to visitors.
| Location |
The hill station of Saputara is located at an altitude of 873 m above the sea level on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri range.
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| Distance |
172 kms from Surat |
| STD Code |
02631 |
| Language |
Gujarati,Hindi,English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Saputara experiences a uniform weather all through the year. The temperature goes up to as high as 28 degree C during the summers thus making it the ideal place to spend the summers. Although one can visit Saputara all year the round, yet the best time to visit Saputara is from the middle of the march to the November. |
| Entertainment |
view points lakes and Waterfalls,Boating,Sunset Point |
| How to Reach |
Air: The nearest airport to Saputara is at Mumbai. There are a couple of flights from there for Saputara.
Rail: The nearest railway station at Waghai on the Billimora-Waghai narrow gauge section of the western Railways.
Road: Saputara is well connected with other important destinations by state transport buses as well as private luxury coaches.
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