10 Best Places to Visit in Saputara

Nestled in the Sahyadri Range, this ancient fort is your place to be if you’re a history buff. Also, for all adventure lovers, this is one of the ideal Saputara famous places. Why so? It’s because to reach this fort, you must trek through the mountains to the top at around 3.600 feet. What an exhilarating experience! Once you reach here, you can explore this age-old fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. After exploring it, look around to take in the gorgeous view of the mountain valley painted in greenery. Now, an important reminder! This place is open from 9 am to 6 pm. So, make your plan accordingly.

Now, something for the wildlife lovers! Yes, come to this national park and cherish the sight of innumerable wild plants and animals in their natural habitat. Here, you will get to explore 443 different species of flowering plants and many more wild animals. Although the park remains open from 6 am to 5.30 pm, we recommend you come here as early as possible to keep time in your hands for exploring the park in its entirety. For a quick trip, you can opt for a vehicle ride and while on the go, make sure you keep your camera shutter ready for some candid animal shots.

Mingle with the local culture and tradition by visiting one of the Saputara best places, Artist Village. Here, you will get to meet and interact with local tribal people and come across beautiful, handcrafted creations of them. From pottery craft to warli painting to bamboo craft, you will be mesmerised seeing the intricate artefacts made by them. Do get your hands on some of these artsy creations. And if you want, you can also participate in the workshops conducted here to learn the artforms.

Another place where you can get familiar with the tribal culture of the area is this museum located on the highway to Nashik. Specialised in exhibiting tribal artefacts, this museum will give you the chance to see artefacts like clothes, musical instruments, utensils, ornaments among others. Basically, you will get to know the lifestyle of the local tribes through these collections. You can explore it all from 10 am to 5.30 pm.

When you’re in Saputara, you must not miss visiting this peak, which is also known as Valley Viewpoint. As you can guess from the name, from here you can get a perfect view of the beautiful sunrise that will charm your eyes instantly. Teamed with that, the view of the Saputara Valley and the natural surroundings will be a cherry on top for you. You can come here with your family for a picnic close to nature. But hey, to reach here, you have to trek your way up to the peak for 1.5 km. So, plan your visit between 7 am and 7 pm and get ready to gulp in the beauty of nature.

Another tourist wonder famous among places near Saputara for picnicking is this lake. You can host a family picnic and spend a fun day here playing amidst nature, cherishing the view of the quaint lake and indulging in fun activities. Speaking of fun activities, you must try boating in the lake that lures numerous tourists here. Paddle boating, row boating, sail boating, whatever be your choice, you can try it here with your companions. Just remember, to come between 9 am and 8 pm.

After visiting Saputara Lake, you can pay a visit to this revered temple which is located on its southern bank. Enter the temple and walk to the underground chamber to find the holy shrine of the Lord in one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Convey your prayers to the lord and feel the divine aura around. The calmness inside the temple will surely help you connect to your spiritual side. You can come here for a divine experience at a convenient time between 6 am and 6 pm. But if you ask what’s the best time to visit, then we would say come on Shivratri when the temple is richly adorned, and many rituals are conducted.

If you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, then escape to this waterfall located by the Waghai-Saputara State HIghway. Imagine sitting by the fall, listening to the gushing sounds of the cascading water, and watching it fall from an enormous height. What a rejuvenating experience it will be! So, make a point to keep a day during your trip for a visit this fall.

To explore the flora and fauna of Saputara, you can surely head to this sanctuary. Inside the vast sanctuary, you will find more than 700 species of plants and trees. Not to forget, wild creatures will also come to give you company here. You can enter the place anytime from 6 am onwards and enjoy its beauty and beasts till 5.30 pm.

Let’s end our Saputara travel guide with a unique tourist destination for you. This is not just a simple garden; the entire garden is built on a step pattern. You will be amazed to see beautiful flower beds and plants as you step up in the garden. In the steps, you will find intricate wooden works along the way. Look for the centre of the garden that is dotted with wooden shacks for you to rest. Here, you can take an evening walk, host a picnic with your family or just rest and cherish the plants and flowers blooming around. For your information, you can come here between 8 am and 12 pm or between 3 pm and 7 pm.

Which of these places to see in Saputara appeal to you the most? No need to tell us but tell yourself and make sure you visit them on your next trip. And when you do, we know you will thank us for recommending these spectacular tourist wonders in Saputara to you.