“Do not listen to what they say, go see!”
Very sure the answers to my next questions would be a yes for most of the people! Beginning with it, Has your life gone monotonous? Are you stuck between the hands of the clock that dances between 9 am and 5 pm? Do you really need a break? Do you want to visit the mountains? Are you really on a shoestring budget? If the answer is yes, please swipe through this article and pick your bags up to see the only hill-station of Gujarat- Saputara!
Saputara, meaning the abode of serpents is a true visual treat to the eyes as well as the soul, and one working so hard throughout the year deserves no less than this place as his/her break. Lush green meadows, echoing chirps of the birds, forests spread wide across, and an endless trail of positive vibes are certain to envelop you around when you are in Saputara. Gujarat Tourism sums up the experience at Saputara hill station this way- Take a deep breath. Disappear. You have entered nature’s womb. Truly an exemplary embodiment of God, Saputara is located in the Sahyadris or the Western Ghats with an altitude of over 1000m above sea level.
Call your immaculate trek up the Gandhi Shikhar a dreamy awakening or a view of the paradise, you will experience the beam of sun hitting you right in the heart and fresh drops of dew falling right over your head. The morning trek will freshen you and you will be completely engrossed in the hues of the nature around you. With the magical swift movement of the Ambika river (shaped like a serpent), you’ll see your negativity bathing off in its waters.
By late noon, take a must ride in the cable car trolley and reach the Saputara viewpoint to witness an experience worth remembering for life. You can then head away to adventure sports to feed your adrenaline rush and swift your way through the river with activities like river-crossing, rafting, valley-crossing and much more.
In case you’re a bike freak, rent a dirt-bike and drive your partner vroom vroom! If you are traveling with your little nut, let your kid enjoy the domestic fun-filled games and camel rides in the widespread ground. Not only this, jog ahead in the greens and browns to further experience a meticulous triumvirate of colors in the sky and rest your body at the Sunset Point. Fetch a Bhutta or maybe your favorite Barf ka Gola and enjoy your little private time in the easy breezy atmosphere. Truly a moment of love in the air, and sweat in the hair.
After this moment of peace, you can move down through the trolley and make your way in the Step Garden during the late evening beside the lake. Gujarat Tourism has extended the tourism facilities to an exponential rate and now house decent hotels and guest houses for night stay. A sound sleep in the floral valley of Dang will enhance your metabolism and the next day will bring a fresh you. While leaving for your destination back,
you can still arouse your spiritual side and drop by at the Nageshwar Mahadev temple. People with a creative bend can also find their moment at the tribal arts and crafts house known as Artisan’s Village. Saputara truly is a splendid hill station a few kilometers away from major stations in Gujarat and gets even better during the monsoons and winters. Summing this up with- “Do not listen to what they say, go see!”
