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When you hear the word hill station, you imagine high mountains, greenery, far spanning forests, lakes and springs. Saputara is a distinctly different place amongst the arid nature of Gujarat. It is on the north-east frontier of Gujarat and the second highest plateau in the Sahydari stretch of the Western Ghats.
Saputara is a top tourist place having many water bodies such as brooks, streams and lakes in the region. Saputara has experienced a lot of development as a tourism center with the likes of parks, boat clubs, ropeways and a museum.
It also has some of the best tourist points such the Sunset Point, Sunrise Point, Echo Point, Town-View Point and Gandhi Shikhar. Gandharvapur Artist Village, Vansda National park, Purna Sanctuary, Rose garden, Saputara Lake are some other tourist sightseeing attractions here.
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How to Reach
Saputara is only 162 km from Surat and the Maharashtra state border is only 4 km away from Saputara. Billimora is the most convenient railway connect, and the nearest airport is Surat.
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Gira Waterfalls
A top tourist place not to be missed during the monsoon season, Gira waterfalls is at its best during this time. Situated about 3 km from the Waghai Town, Gira is a 30 mt fall that joins the Ambika River. This scenic location is easily accessible to tourists.
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Governor's Hill
People who love tranquility will love this place. A serene hill station with a vast open space, it makes the perfect spot for a leisurely walk during both morning and evening times. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the valleys and rivulets from the hilltop.
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Saputara Tribal Museum
In Saputara, the population of the tribal people called Dangs is high. This tribal museum in the hill station is dedicated to them and their lifestyle. Walk in to catch a glimpse of the beautiful things they use like the handmade musical instruments, masks for dancing, elaborate costumes, ecology, lifestyle and more. Also displayed at the museum are stuffed birds, clay products and body tattoos that were used by the Dangs.
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Rose garden, Lakeview and Step Garden
Visit the vibrant gardens at Saputara, perfect for visitors to enjoy a few restful moments here. While the rose garden is a beautiful yard that yields attractive, multihued roses, there is yet another one close-by called the Step Garden where a wide variety of plants and flowering pots are placed on a stairway. Also present at Saputara is the Lake View Garden, which is a popular picnic spot in town. The gardens make an ideal destination for a few peaceful moments away from the delirious city crowd.
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Vansda National Park
The brimming greenery, calmly flowing water streams, singing birds and long walkways can be summed up as a perfect way to spend time at Vansda National Park. A top tourist place where wildlife enthusiasts and admirers of tranquility would love to spend time. The beautiful park, though small, is quite dense and houses rare wild animals like the tiger, rusty-spotted cat, pangolin, giant squirrel, leopard and python.
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Gandharvapur Artist Village
You'll love this place if you love art. A lovely tourist spot afloat with beautiful artifacts, the artist village is a place where visitors can not only enjoy watching artisans work and purchase items, but can also enjoy the privilege of trying their hands on crafting a few art pieces themselves. Take a trip here to be amazed by the beautiful artwork that thrives here.
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Pandava Gufa
This sightseeing place has a belief that the Pandavas during their exile in the forests stopped here to worship Lord Shiva. Also called the Aravelam Caves, it is a beautiful destination that attracts many devotees. On the way to the valley, one can find several beautiful tribal valleys and forts.
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Saputara Lake
While the Saputara Hill Station is an attractive tourist destination in itself, the lake adds to its beauty. The Saputara Lake makes a perfect water body to enjoy a boat ride while its beautiful green surroundings add to the soothing ambience.
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The Ropeway
For all those who are adventurous and love to enjoy a panoramic view of the Saputara hill station, the Vaity Resort provides a rope way or cable car service. You can enjoy a 10-15 min ride across the valley through this ropeway.
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The Honeybee Centre
Among the many sightseeing places here, you must visit the Honeybee Centre. This centre educates its visitors about the technique of honey production. You can watch the wonderful method that bees use to produce nectar and can even purchase the freshly produced pure honey.
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