Saputara trip for groups
Saputara is Gujarat's hill station in the Sahyadri hills of the Dang district, on the Maharashtra border. Groups come for the lake, the sunrise and sunset viewpoints, the ropeway and, in the monsoon, the waterfalls of the Dang forest.
Saputara is ≈ 363 km from Ahmedabad by road, 9–11 hours in a group vehicle. Best time: July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to February. A 2-day trip from Ahmedabad in a 17-seater tempo traveller is ₹21,500–26,500 (as of Oct 2026).
How to reach Saputara
- Most groups drive from Surat or Vadodara; the last stretch climbs a ghat road through the Dang forest.
- Tempo travellers and mini buses manage the ghat easily; full-size coaches should check parking at the hotel.
- The nearest big railway stations are Surat and Nashik Road; Nashik and Shirdi are a short drive on.
Saputara from Gujarat cities: distance and fares
Round trips with driver; the days are what most groups take.
| From | Distance | Days | 17-seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ≈ 363 km | 2 days | ₹21,500–26,500 | ₹47,500–64,300 |
| Gandhinagar | ≈ 384 km | 2 days | ₹22,700–28,000 | ₹50,200–67,900 |
| Vadodara | ≈ 245 km | 2 days | ₹14,900–18,300 | ₹32,500–43,800 |
| Surat | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹8,300–10,300 | ₹18,400–24,900 |
| Rajkot | ≈ 440 km | 3 days | ₹26,600–32,700 | ₹58,100–78,400 |
| Bhavnagar | ≈ 258 km | 2 days | ₹15,700–19,300 | ₹34,200–46,100 |
| Jamnagar | ≈ 532 km | 3 days | ₹31,700–39,100 | ₹69,800–94,300 |
| Junagadh | ≈ 436 km | 3 days | ₹26,400–32,400 | ₹57,600–77,700 |
| Porbandar | ≈ 541 km | 3 days | ₹32,200–39,700 | ₹70,900–95,900 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What to see in Saputara
Gujarat's hill station in the Sahyadri hills of the Dang forest
Day 1
Lake and viewpoints
- Boating on Saputara Lake
- Sunrise Point and Sunset Point
- Table Land for the plateau view
- Ropeway near Sunset Point
Day 2
Waterfalls and the Dang forest
- Gira Falls near Waghai (fullest in the monsoon)
- Waghai Botanical Garden
- Artist Village and the Step Garden
Best time to go
July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to February.
- Jan (good)
- Feb (good)
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul (good)
- Aug (good)
- Sep (good)
- Oct (good)
- Nov (good)
- Dec (good)
- Heavy monsoon rain brings fog and slows the ghat road.
- Weekends and the monsoon festival weeks are crowded.
Where groups stay
- Around Saputara Lake: Walk to the lake, the market and the viewpoints
- The last stretch is a ghat road: tempo travellers and mini buses manage it easily.
- Nashik and Shirdi are a short drive on, so groups often pair Saputara with a Shirdi trip.
To Saputara from other cities
Questions groups ask
How far is Saputara from Ahmedabad?
≈ 363 km by road, about 9–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with stops. From Gandhinagar: ≈ 384 km. From Vadodara: ≈ 245 km. From Surat: ≈ 141 km.
What does a Saputara trip cost for a group?
From Ahmedabad, a 2-day round trip with driver is ₹21,500–26,500 in a 17-seater tempo traveller and ₹47,500–64,300 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do you need for Saputara?
Most groups plan 2 days from Ahmedabad: the plan below has 2 days of sightseeing, starting with lake and viewpoints.
When is the best time to visit Saputara?
July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to February. It is busiest in August, October and November, when stays and vehicles cost more. Heavy monsoon rain brings fog and slows the ghat road. Weekends and the monsoon festival weeks are crowded.
Where should a group stay in Saputara?
Around Saputara Lake: walk to the lake, the market and the viewpoints.