DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO SAPUTARA & SIGHTSEEING
Lake & Backwaters
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: Boating: 8.30 AM - 6.30 PM
Entry Fee: Boating: Rs. 20 for Pedal Boat & Rs. 5 for Row Boat (For 30 min)
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Saputara Lake is a beautiful lake situated at the heart of Saputara hill station in Gujarat. It is considered one of the most famous picnic spots for the locals and among the most scenic Saputara places to visit.
Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and hilly backgrounds, this manmade lake is popular for boating and attracts a huge number of visitors throughout the year as part of Saputara holiday packages. A boat club is built next to the lake to promote tourism and facilitate entertainment. Visitors can hire different types of boats like pedal boats, sailboats, and rowboats to explore the lake and its serene surroundings.
There are various children's parks situated in the vicinity of the lake. Also, it is a wonderful place for nature photography where visitors can click some spectacular pictures .....
Park
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 9 AM - 8 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station and 1.5 km from Saputara Lake Boating Point, Lake Garden is a beautiful garden in Saputara, the lone hill station of Gujarat. Also called as Lake View Garden, it is an ideal picnic spot and also one of the prime places to visit in Saputara.
Situated on the banks of Saputara Lake, Lake Garden is a perfect place to sit by and relax or take a stroll along the periphery of the lake. This well-manicured garden has green lawns, some rare and exotic species of plants and trees. Besides, one can also find a few walking trails, benches, a glass house with in the Garden. There is also a huge playground for children in the garden premises. This is an ideal place for relaxing and spending time with family and friend.
There are many snacks and refreshments stalls, and some restaurants outside the garden. Many visitors stop to relax here enroute to the main attractions of Saputara, like the Saputara Lake, Sunset Point, and Ropeway. The garden .....
Nature & Scenic
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: 6 AM - 7 PM, Ropeway Timings: 9 AM - 1 PM & 2 PM - 7 PM
Entry Fee: Ropeway Fee (Both ways): Rs. 62 for Person
At a distance of 3 km from Saputara Bus Station, Sunset Point is a famous viewpoint located in Saputara, Gujarat. Situated to the west of Sunrise Point, it is one of the prominent Saputara tourist places.
Located near Saputara Lake, Sunset Point is also known as Gandhi Shikhar or Gandhi Peak. The point offers an enchanting view of the sunset over the Sahyadri Mountains during your Saputara trip. As the evening approaches, the sky is painted with an orange hue of the setting sun, which forms a spectacular sight to behold. Also, one can get a splendid view of Dang Forest and various tribal villages in the vicinity of Saputara from this viewpoint.
There are two ways to reach Sunset Point - one by using ropeway or climbing the hills. One needs to walk for 1.5 km from the parking place to reach the peak. The 30 minutes climb is steep and is not suitable .....
DAY 2 : SAPUTARA SIGHTSEEING
Nature & Scenic
Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 3 km from Saputara Bus Station, Sunrise Point is a famous vantage point located in Saputara, Gujarat. Also known as Valley Viewpoint, it is one of the magnificent places to visit in Saputara.
Known for the splendid view of sunrise, Sunrise Point is a very serene and calm place to start your day with. Situated on the crest of a hill, this viewpoint gives a breath-taking view of the sunrise among the hills of Western Ghats. Besides, it is also a popular picnic spot, where families and tourists can be seen enjoying the natural beauty.
Sunrise Point has been developed at different layers with a dedicated area for walkers and joggers. The place can be reached by a 1.5 km trek from the parking area at the bottom of the hill. The trail is very scenic, covered with lush green vegetation and is an attraction in itself. There are many benches along the way, where the senior citizens can relax for a while, and guard railings have been installed for safety at the periphery .....
Nature & Scenic
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 1.5 km from Saputara Bus Station, Echo Point is a popular vantage point located in the beautiful hill station of Saputara, Gujarat. Situated near Sunrise Point, it is one of the top viewpoints in Saputara and among the top places to relish Saputara tourism.
Echo Point is a famous viewpoint and picnic spot in Saputara, which attracts a lot of locals as well as tourists. As the name suggests, visitors coming to this place can hear the echo of their voices. It is a natural amphitheater, geographical location of two hills resonates your audio waves. This viewpoint offers a splendid panorama of the surrounding landscape, which is composed of gurgling waterfalls and abundant greenery.
A track runs up to Sunrise Point, and then the same road twirls up to the Echo Point. The place is peaceful and lets you enjoy the serenity of the hill station in absolute peace. So, if you wish to grab some time alone in solitude, you can visit the place early in the morning as not .....
Park
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Rose Garden is a pretty garden located in Saputara, Gujarat. Situated near Saputara Museum, it is one of the three well maintained gardens of Saputara the other two being Lake Garden and Step Garden.
Rose Garden is a beautiful garden that houses several species of roses. The roses found here are of different colours, shapes and sizes. It has been constructed and maintained to protect and showcase the beautiful rose flower plants. The spring time is the best time to come here and observe the different varieties of roses in bloom that makes the garden looks very attractive and beautiful.
Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Free
Museum & Gallery
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 10 AM - 5 PM
Entry Fee: Rs. 5 for Indians & Rs. 50 for Foreigners
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Saputara Tribal Museum is a small museum located on Surat - Nasik Road in Saputara. It is one of the important tribal museums in Gujarat and among the best Saputara Tourist Places.
Also known as Saputara Museum, the museum is a place of great cultural and historical significance. Established in 1970, this museum was built in order to portray the life history and the methods used by the Dang tribe in particular, but it also represents the culture of Bhils, Kunbis, Gamits, and Warlis amongst other tribal communities of the region. This unique museum has gained importance due to the large number of interesting artefacts and handicrafts put on display here. The collection of the museum depicts the everyday life of the tribal communities of the region.
There are nearly 420 artefacts exhibits in the possession of the museum. Amongst the various things put on display here are traditional costumes, jewellery, heritage items, stone .....
Museum & Gallery
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 9 AM - 7 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Artist Village is a magnificent place to see and buy tribal artifacts in Saputara, Gujarat. Situated opposite to Saputara Lake, it is one of the must visit places in Saputara.
Artist Village, popularly known as Gandharvapur artist, is a lovely spot afloat with beautiful artefacts. Run by Surya Goswami and Chandrakant Parmar, it is regarded as the cultural and traditional center of the region. It exhibits spectacular artifacts of the native tribes that include bamboo craft, warli paintings, jewellery and pottery etc. Artist Village is a good place not only to see and buy artefacts but also to get your hands to work and learn about the culture of this region, especially for school groups.
Artist Village in Saputara is also popular amongst arts schools that organize various workshops for teaching their crafts. Students of fine arts often visit the village to pick the shades of the craft and get hands-on knowledge about the state .....
DAY 3 : SAPUTARA SIGHTSEEING & TRAVEL TO MUMBAI
Pilgrimage
Duration of visit: 15 Mins
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry Fee: Free
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Nageshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple located on the southern bank of Saputara Lake in the hill town of Saputara. Just beside the Lake Garden, it is the most revered shrines of the region and also one of the best places to visit in Saputara.
The Nageshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as the God of Snakes (Nageshwar). Represents a simple architecture, the sanctum sanctorum of the temple enshrines a beautiful black granite Shivlinga. There is also a Nandi statue facing the lord in the outer hall of the temple. The temple is a calm, clean and spiritual place in Saputara.
Surrounded by many plants, the temple has a beautiful stone carved ceiling. An early morning visit to this temple could surely initiates good vibes. Although this temple is visited by several devotees every day, it witnesses a huge crowd on Mahashivratri.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Free
Nature & Scenic
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: Ropeway Timings: 9 AM - 1 PM & 2 PM - 7 PM
Entry Fee: Ropeway Fee (Both ways): Rs. 62 for Person
At a distance of 3 km from Saputara Bus Station, Table Land is a viewpoint located in Saputara, Gujarat. Also known as Town Viewpoint, it is one of the stunning viewpoints in Saputara and among the must include places in Saputara Tour Packages.
The Table Land Point offers tourists a mesmerizing view of the entire hill town of Saputara, rivulets and streams coursing through the valley, and the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. The place derives its name from the flat table-like surface on top of the hill called Governor's Hill. Situated at a higher altitude than the main town, this vantage point gives a splendid night view of Saputara when the entire town can be seen lightened with different colours. Also, the place offers several recreational activities like camel riding, horse riding, zip lining, bike tours, etc.
Apart from all these, the Ropeway Ride is the most popular activity here and also the main attractions in Saputara. Operated by the Vaity Resort, the cable car runs between .....
Park
Duration of visit: 30 Mins
Timings: 8 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM - 7 PM, Closed on Tuesday
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Person
At a distance of 1 km from Saputara Bus Station, Step Garden is a laid out garden located in Saputara, only hill station of Gujarat. Situated on the Table Land Road, it is one of the best maintained gardens in Saputara and among the peaceful places to visit in Saputara.
Resembles a terrace garden, Step Garden is uniquely constructed on steps that run down a small hillock. There are about 20-25 steps that have flower beds featuring a variety of flowers like roses, carnations, marigold and much more. These flowers in various sizes and colours make the garden look wonderful. Moreover, these steps are decorated with different varieties of foliage and stunning wooden work.
The step garden is a unique initiative that aims to protect and conserve plants in given restricted spaces. In order to provide a comfortable accommodation to visitors coming here, the garden has many forest huts. For the entertainment of children, the Step Garden opened playing areas within its premises. From .....