'Saputara' means the 'abode of serpents' and a snake image
on the banks of the river Sarpagana is worshipped by the
'adivasis' (tribals) on festivals like Holi.
Saputara has been developed as a planned hill resort with
hotels, parks, swimming pools theatres and a museum. It
has several gardens, picturesque locations and a cool bracing
climate even in the hot summer months making it an ideal
getaway. The resort is equipped with adventure sports facilities
like paragliding.
The thick forest around Saputara is dotted with Adivasi
tribal, villages and heir unique dance is great interest
to visitors.
Prime Attractions
Saputara Lake:
Right in the heart of the valley is the extremely calm
Saputara Lake where row and paddleboats are available on
hire.
Valley View Point:
A bird's eye view of the valley, a somewhat adventurous
climb (1-1.5 km).
Sunset View Point:
A lovely view of the sunset over the entire valley. Visitors
can climb or use the ropeway to approach the point.
Gardens In Saputara:
The Lake Garden, the Step Garden and the Rose Garden offer
scenic places for the tourist to laze in, while walking
around Saputara.
The Ropeway:
A ten-minute ride straddles the valley to the Sunset Point.
The comfortable coupe is safe and ideal for a family. The
view from the halt midway is truly breathtaking. Sunrise
Point should also not be missed.
Gandharvapur Artist Village:
Visitors can pick up pretty pieces of pottery, jewellery,
vases, paintings, pen stands, key chains all made from bamboo
chips and other locally found material. Children can learn
to make simple items in the workshop organized by the craftsmen.
Museum:
A small museum with a tribal theme displaying the lifestyle,
ornaments and musical instruments of the tribes of Dangs.
There is also a workshop making some of the traditional
displays.
Shopping
Visitors can pick up pretty pieces of pottery, jewellery,
vases, paintings, pen stands, key chains, all made from
bamboo chips and other locally found material. Children
can learn to make simple items in the workshop organised
by the craftsmen.
How to Get There
Air:
Nearest airport is Mumbai.
Rail:
Nearest railway station is Waghai, on the Billimora - Waghi
narrow gauge section of the Western Railway. For those coming
from Gujarat via Surat or Ahmedabad or even tom Bombay,
Billimora is the most convenient rail head as direct bus
service is available from there.
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:
Hired jeeps from Ahwa; organised tours within and outside
Saputara in mini buses by Chitrakoot/ Vaity during peak
seasons (two buses). Organised tours by TCGL.
