Saputara

1. Artist Village: Located a few kilometers away from Satpura lake, Artist Village is a stimulating gateway for all kinds of travelers. It exhibits spectacular Bamboo artifacts and tribal products made by the Warli, Kunbi, and Bhil tribes. If you want to get knowledge about India's art and craft, you must visit Artist Village. You can buy beautiful artworks, and you can also attend a workshop to showcase your artistic skill.

-Location: Nasik Road Booth, Saputara-Nasik Road, Saputara, Gujarat 394720

2. Echo Point: Absorb the surreal views and enjoy nature's beautiful panoramas by visiting Echo point, which is one of the vantage points in India.  It is an awe-inspiring vista made of sputtering waterfalls and breathtaking mountains. You can hear your voice reverberating from this gorgeous viewing platform. Various other attractions like Charlotte lake, Louisa point, and more are located close to this destination. You can also witness here, breathtaking sunset and sunrise.

-Location: Saputara Navagam Road, Saputara, Gujarat 394720

3. Lake Garden: Located on the banks of Lake Saputara, Lake Garden is a beautifully manicured garden home to different types of trees and plants. It is also a renowned picnic spot where you can spend some splendid moments with your family and friends. Lock your hands and walk barefoot on the green grass or watch the sun kissing the waters of the lake. It also has a play area for the kids and a jogging track where you can enjoy your morning walk.

-Location: Saputara Point Road, Saputara, Maharashtra 394720
-Timing:  10 AM- 8 PM

4. Purna Wildlife Sanctuary: Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is a safe haven for the animals and birds and offers you a chance to see rare wildlife in its natural habitat. It has been entitled to be the forest with the highest average rainfall in India. You can witness here leopards, bonnet macaque, rhesus macaque, common mongoose, porcupine, Indian civet cat, four-horned antelope, and other wildlife species. Apart from this, there are seven hundred known plant species like oak, Dendrocalamus strictus, bamboo, and pine trees over here.

-Location: GJ SH 174, Jamlapada, Gujarat 394716
-Timing: 8 AM- 6 PM
-Entry fees:  Rs 20

5. Waghai Botanical Garden: This is a beautiful garden that spreads over an area of twenty-four hectares and is considered to be the largest garden in Gujarat. It has a wide variety of plants from different parts of the world. The major attraction of this garden is a small house which has a wide variety of cacti. It also has a souvenir shop where you can buy items made of wood and bamboo. You can have a picnic or a small get together with your friends and family members in this garden.

-Location: NH360, Ambapada, Gujarat 394730
-Timing: 10 AM- 6 PM
-Entry fees: Rs 10 per person

6. Shabri Dham: This is a popular mythological destination in Saputara that is considered the perfect spot for seeking a sense of spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that Lord Rama meet Shabari, who was a Bhil woman, and ate her beri over here. It was built in 2006 and pays homage to the landmark meeting of Lord Rama with Shabri. Three stones on which Rama, his brother Lakshman and Shabari sat are worshipped here. The Ramayana story has been painted on the walls of the temple.

-Location: Mokhamal, Gujarat 394716
-Timing: 6 AM- 6 PM

7. Hatgadh Fort: Situated on Maharashtra and Gujarat's border, Hatgadh Fort is a hilltop fortress with great cultural values. It offers you recreation at its best and is one of the best spots to get drenched in the spirit of adventure. It is located at an altitude of one thousand and ninety-seven meters, and you have to trek via a rocky path to reach the top of this fortress. It also houses the Ganga and Jamuna reservoirs and has lush greenery on its side.

-Location: Hatgad Village
-Timing: 8:30 AM- 5 PM

8. Pandava Gufa: This is a popular cave in Saputara where the five Pandavas meditated while they were going to Kailash during the period of Mahabharata. It is located on challenging terrain and has played an important role in shaping the history of Saputara. The cave has multiple chambers, and the biggest one belongs to Bhima.

-Location: Javtala, Gujarat 394710

9. Step Garden: Built in the form of circular steps, Step Garden is one of the most splendid attractions in Saputara. There is also a recreation area for the kids where they can play fun games. There are many shacks inside this garden where you can spend some splendid moments with your family and friends.

-Location: Garden in Saputara, Maharashtra
-Timing: 10 AM- 5 PM

1. Enjoy boating on Satpura Lake: The calm water and tranquil surroundings of Satpura Lake make it one of the best sites for enjoying boating. You can soak in the breathtaking views while rowing your boat over the water. Sailors, anglers, watersport buffs, and power cruisers flock over here for year-round boating.

-Location: Nasik Road Toll Booth, Saputara-Nasik Rd, Saputara, Gujarat 394720
-Timing: 9 AM- 8PM
-Price : Rs 35

2. Seek blessings of God at Nageshwar Mahadev Temple: Nageshwar Mahadev Temple is regarded as the holiest site in Satpura. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is flooded with devotees and pilgrims during Shivratri. It has Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, which happens to be one of the important Jyotirlingas in India. It has frescoes with mythical writings and a small pond where devotees take a dip to seek salvation.

-Location: Daarukavanam, Gujarat 361345
-Timing: 6 AM- 6 PM

3. Try Bee-Rearing at Honey Bees Center: If you wish to know about the functioning of the honey industry, you must visit the Honey Bees Center. Here unadulterated nectar is separated skilfully from regular assets to give the visitors an idea about how nectar is reaped. You can have up close and personal interaction with the bees over here, and you can also know about the breeding and rearing of honey bees. You can also extract honey here under careful guidance and supervision.

-Location: Saputara, Gujarat 394720
-Timing: 9 AM- 5 PM

4. Get a glimpse of the tribal culture at Saputara Museum: Whether you're a history buff or a fine art enthusiast, Saputara Museum should be a must-visit destination as it gives you a chance to observe the greatest works of art up close. It has one-of-a-kind displays that inspire and educate visitors. You can witness here funerary stone columns, stuffed birds, grass ornaments, woodcarving, body tattoos, clay ritual objects, and masks used in dance-dramas. This museum gives you a glimpse of the costumes, lifestyle, heritage, and culture of the tribal Dangs.

-Location: Surat-Saputara-Nasik Highway, Saputara
-Timing: 10 AM- 5 PM
-Entry fees: Rs 5 for Indians

5. Enjoy a family outing at Vansda National Park: If you're looking for a breathtaking natural landmark where you can enjoy flora and fauna and soak into breathtaking views, you should definitely visit Vansda National Park. You can also enjoy bird watching here as it is home to a wide variety of colorful birds. If you're a photography enthusiast, you can click beautiful pictures for your Instagram feed over here.

-Location: Vansda, Dangs, Gujarat 394710
-Timing: 8 AM- 5 PM
-Entry fees: Rs 20

6. Take a dip at Gira Falls: If you're looking for a picture-perfect destination where you can get drenched in adventure and neverending thrill, Gira Falls should be a must-visit spot. It cascades from a height of about one hundred and fifty feet and is the greatest spectacle of nature. You can take a dip in the calm water, hike to the nearby forest and relax by the enormous pool. You can also sip a steaming cup of coffee or tea at the nearby stalls.

-Location: Waghai, Gujarat 394730

1. Saputara Lake: This is a manmade lake that is considered to be a great picnic site.

2. Hatgadh Fort: This is an ancient fort that can be reached by trekking through steep paths.

3. Vansda National Park: It is home to wild animals and more than four hundred and forty-three species of flowering plants.

4. Sunrise Point: This is a famous site that gives you an astounding view of the entire Saputara valley.

- By Air: Saputara doesn't have its own airport. Surat is the closest airport to Saputara and is served by major international and Indian airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Etihad Airways. Once you reach the airport, you can book a taxi or cab that will drive you to Saputara.

- By Bus: Many private and state-owned buses run from Gujarat, Mumbai, and Pune to Saputara.

- By Train: The Waghai railway station is the closest railway station to Saputara. Once you reach the station, you can board a taxi to get to Saputara.

Two days are enough for the Saputara trip.

- On the first day, you can visit Nageshwar Mahadev Temple, Step Garden, Sunrise Point, and Rose Garden.
- On the second day, you can visit the Honey Bees Center and Saputara Museum.

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