Saputara Lake
0.5 km from Saputara centre
Saputara Lake is a man made lake situated in Dang district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The lake is 1 kilometer from the main city hill station Saputara town, which is a tourist destination.
Saputara
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Safety & current conditions in Saputara
Generally safe to travel
Advisory
No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.
Live weather
21°C
Overcast
Weather, crowds and local conditions can change - always verify timings, closures and transport locally before you go.
Overview
Gujarat's only hill station, in the Sahyadris of the Dang - a boating lake, sunrise and sunset points, the Gira falls and a ropeway, popular in the monsoon.
DIY Snapshot
DIY difficulty
Easy
Best for
Slow travel, Nature
Ideal days
2 days
Best season
Jul to Feb
Budget
₹5,000-₹10,000
Local transport
Moderate
Internet
Good
Safety comfort
High
Languages
Gujarati, Hindi
Plan it yourself
The DIY deep-dive
DIY route options
The classic route
Base around Saputara and run the standard 2-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Group it by area
Cluster the sights by area - the old town and bazaars in one block, the outskirts (forts, gardens, museums) in another - so you are not crossing the city twice.
What most travellers miss
- Visit in July to February - outside that window, heat or crowds make it far less pleasant.
- Group your sightseeing by area so you are not criss-crossing the city all day.
- Keep one meal slot for the local food - the bazaars and street eats are half the experience.
- Start the big sights early to beat the crowds and the midday heat.
Where to base yourself
Saputara
The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.
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How to reach
- Nearest airport Surat (STV) ~155 km.
- Nearest railway station Waghai ~50 km, or Bilimora.
- Bus & road hub GSRTC buses to Saputara.
- Taxis & local transport Taxis from Surat or Nashik; local cabs for the lake and viewpoints.
- Road access & best route Via the Waghai ghat; Gujarat's only hill station.
Things to do & travel tips
- Gujarat's only hill station - good monsoon-to-winter green and a boating lake.
- The ropeway, Sunset Point and the tribal museum are easy highlights.
- Closer to Nashik (Maharashtra) than to most of Gujarat.
- It is a planned, tidy town - calm and family-friendly.
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Saputara ropeway
1.4 km from Saputara centre
Saputara ropeway, officially Pushpak ropeway, is a ropeway in Saputara, Dang district, Gujarat, India.
Hotels & food in Saputara
Stay
Toran Hill Resort
Toran Hill Resort, NH360;NH953, Saputara - 394720, Gujarat, India
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Shilpi Hill resort
Shilpi Hill resort, NH360;NH953, Saputara - 394720, Gujarat, India
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Hotel Toran Purna Dormitory
Hotel Toran Purna Dormitory, Sunset Point Road, Saputara - 394720, Gujarat, India
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Food
Sugar 'N Spice
Sugar 'N Spice, Sunset Point Road, Saputara - 394720, Gujarat, India
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