Saputara lake with boats, the hill-station town on the slope above it

Saputara weekend

Saputara weekend from Ahmedabad

The Saputara weekend from Ahmedabad covers about 772 km of driving over 2–3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹23,600–28,900 and a 49-seater coach ₹51,200–69,100 (as of Oct 2026).

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Days
2–3 days
Driving
772 km
the whole loop
Stops
1
from Ahmedabad
Fare from
₹23,600–28,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days

Gujarat's only hill station for a long weekend: the lake, the viewpoints and, in the monsoon, the waterfalls of the Dang forest.

From Ahmedabad it is a full day's drive each way, so three days is comfortable; groups from Surat do it in two.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Saputara weekend

₹23,600–28,900

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 772 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Saputara

Day-by-day plan (2–3 days)

  1. Day 1: Ahmedabad to Saputara386 km

    Down the expressway, then the ghat road up to Saputara; sunset point in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Lake, viewpoints and waterfalls

    Boating, Table Land and, in season, Gira Falls near Waghai.

    • Gira Falls near Waghai (fullest in the monsoon)
    • Waghai Botanical Garden
    • Artist Village and the Step Garden
  3. Day 3: Saputara to Ahmedabad386 km

    A morning at the lake, then the drive home.

What the circuit costs

About 772 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.

Saputara weekend: fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹20,000–25,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹23,600–28,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹27,200–34,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹37,900–51,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹51,200–69,100Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹60,100–78,000Get quotes

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.

Cost per person

The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.

Saputara weekend: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹1,670–2,120
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹1,390–1,700
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹1,050–1,320
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹1,080–1,460
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹1,040–1,410
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹1,070–1,390

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Which vehicle for your group

One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.

Saputara weekend: which vehicle for your group size
PeopleVehicleFull day (250 km), each
12Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹5,800–7,400
17Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹6,800–8,400
26Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)₹7,900–10,000
35Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)₹11,000–15,000
49AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats)₹15,000–20,200

Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.

Good to know

  • Monsoon rain and fog slow the ghat road: plan by hours.

Book the Saputara weekend trip

Post your dates and group size once. Verified operators quote the whole circuit, line by line; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.

Operators for Saputara weekend

Approved operators who take groups to Saputara weekend. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Questions groups ask

How many days do you need for Saputara weekend?

2–3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Ahmedabad to Saputara; day 2: Lake, viewpoints and waterfalls; day 3: Saputara to Ahmedabad.

How far is the Saputara weekend circuit?

About 772 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Ahmedabad to Saputara), 386 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.

What does a Saputara weekend trip cost for a group?

For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹20,000–25,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹23,600–28,900; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹27,200–34,300; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹37,900–51,200; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹51,200–69,100; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹60,100–78,000 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

Which vehicle should we take?

12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

When is the Saputara Monsoon Festival?

Usually through August; check the official dates each year before booking.