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Prime Attractions of Saputara
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Mahal
The Mahal region situated 60 km from Saputo is dominated by the Purna Sanctuary. The unit passes through the elongated most beautiful parts of Dangs with high wooded slopes of bamboo.
Places To Stay – Saputara
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General Information
In Saputo, a decent range of hotels are in private hands and by TCGL. Book in advance during high season. You can negotiate discounts during off peak season.
Location
160 kms from Surat, Gujarat.
Altitude
1000m Above Sea Level.
Main Attraction
Saputara Lake, Ropeway.
Best Time
April To Early July.
How To reach in Saputara
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By Air
Museum in Saputara – GujaratNearest airport is Mumbai.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Waghai in Billimora – Waghi narrow gauge section of Western Railway. For those coming from Gujarat via Surat or Ahmedabad or even tom Bombay, Billimora is the most convenient rail head as a direct bus service is available from there.
By Road
State transport buses end private luxury coaches connects various centres of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is situated 409 kms from Ahmedabad and 51 kms from Waghai.
Local Transport
Ahwa jeeps rental, organized tours in and out of Saputo in mini buses for Chitrakoot / Vaity during high season (two buses). Organised visits TCGL.
Leisure – Saputrara
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Shopping
Visitors can pick up pretty pieces of pottery, jewelry, vases, paintings, pen stands, key rings, all made of bits of bamboo and other materials found locally. Children can learn to create simple objects in the workshop organized by the artisans.
Tour to Saputara Hill Station – An Introduction
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Introduction
Picturesque hill station of Gujarat is situated on a plateau at an altitude of 1000 meters in the forest area of the Cordillera de Dang Sahyadari. It has a cool climate reinforcements, the highest temperature even in the summer months not exceeding 28 degrees Celsius. Saputo is located 160 kms from Surat. Legend has it that Lord Rama spent 11 years of his exile in these very woods.
“Saputo ‘means the’ abode of serpents and an image of the serpent in the river Sarpagana is adored by the Adivasis (tribal) on festivals like Holi.
Saputo has developed as a planned hill resort with hotels, parks, swimming pools, theaters and a museum. It has several gardens, scenic spots and preparing a fresh climate even in the summer months making it an ideal getaway. The complex is equipped with facilities for adventure sports like paragliding. Saputo Hill Resort in Gujarat
The thick forest around Saputo is dotted with Adivasi tribal, villages and heir unique dance great interest to visitors.
