Saputara travel guide
Hillspot
Saputara is Gujarat’s only hill station, offering cool climate, scenic valleys, lakeside serenity, tribal culture, adventure sports, and lush green landscapes, making it an ideal getaway for families, couples, and nature lovers.
Best time to visit Saputara
Oct–Mar is the best time. Mar–May is warm but fine for a hill break; Jun–Sep is monsoon, green and very wet.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 12–29 °C | 0 mm | medium | Cool, dry and clear; pleasant for walking around the lake |
| February | best | 14–32 °C | 0 mm | medium | Dry and mild; good for viewpoints and boating |
| March | good | 17–35 °C | 5 mm | medium | Warming up; views stay clear before the heat of April |
| April | mixed | 20–37 °C | 5 mm | medium | Hot afternoons; cooler evenings |
| May | good | 22–37 °C | 15 mm | high | Hot days but cooler nights; school holidays bring crowds |
| June | mixed | 22–31 °C | 260 mm | medium | Pre-monsoon heat, then the first rains; the hills start to turn green |
| July | mixed | 21–26 °C | 530 mm | medium | Very heavy rain on most days; green hills, but views are often hidden by cloud |
| August | mixed | 20–26 °C | 370 mm | medium | Frequent heavy rain; waterfalls such as Gira Falls are in full flow |
| September | mixed | 20–26 °C | 300 mm | medium | Rain easing; the countryside is still green and the waterfalls flow |
| October | best | 18–28 °C | 60 mm | high | Rain ends; clear, fresh and green; Diwali holidays bring crowds |
| November | best | 15–28 °C | 20 mm | medium | Dry and pleasant with cool evenings |
| December | best | 13–28 °C | 5 mm | high | Cool and clear; year-end holidays are the busiest weeks |
How many days to spend in Saputara
A day covers Saputara Lake, Rose Garden, Echo Point and the sunrise and sunset viewpoints; a second adds Gira Falls near Waghai.
How to reach Saputara
- By air: Surat (STV) — 160 km by road. Nashik (ISK) is nearer by road but has fewer flights
- By train: Surat (ST) — 160 km by road. Main railhead; go on by road
- By road: From Mumbai — 260 km. Many visitors drive in from Maharashtra and Gujarat
Getting around
The town is best seen on foot. Local jeeps and cars can be hired for sightseeing, and shared jeeps run on district routes.
Things to do in Saputara
- Devka Beach — Main beach (2 h · Free entry)
- Jampore Beach — Calm beach (2 h · Free entry)
- Dadra — Big lake
- Vanganga Garden — Lake garden (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Moti Daman Fort — Old fort (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Mirasol Lake Garden — Lake garden (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Gira Waterfalls — Falls (1.5 h · ₹10)
- St. Jerome Fort — Riverside fort (45 min · Free entry)
- LION SAFARI VASONA SILVASSA DNH — Lion safari (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Saputara Lake — Lake (2 h · Free entry)
- Bom Jesus Church — Old church (30 min · Free entry)
- Khanvel — Resort area
- Hirwa Van Garden — Green park (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Sunrise Point Road — Sunrise
- Tithal Beach — Beach (2 h · Free entry)
- New jetty garden (JT garden ) — River park (1 h · Free entry)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir — Temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Satmaliya deer park — Deer park (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Daman Ganga River — Lighthouse (1 h · Free entry)
- Kauncha — Adventure spot
- Dominican Monastery — Old ruins (30 min · Free entry)
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli — Zodiac park
- Artist village — Art (1 h · Free entry)
- Step Garden — Garden (1 h · Paid entry)
- Rose Garden — Roses (1.5 h · Paid entry)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saputara?
Oct–Mar is the best time. Mar–May is warm but fine for a hill break; Jun–Sep is monsoon, green and very wet.
How many days are enough for Saputara?
1–2 days. A day covers Saputara Lake, Rose Garden, Echo Point and the sunrise and sunset viewpoints; a second adds Gira Falls near Waghai.
How do I reach Saputara?
By air: Surat (STV) — 160 km by road. Nashik (ISK) is nearer by road but has fewer flights. By train: Surat (ST) — 160 km by road. Main railhead; go on by road. By road: From Mumbai — 260 km. Many visitors drive in from Maharashtra and Gujarat.
What are the top things to do in Saputara?
Devka Beach, Jampore Beach, Dadra, Vanganga Garden, Moti Daman Fort, Mirasol Lake Garden.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.