Artist Village

Just a few kilometers away from Satpura lake near Nasik road lies a beautiful village which exhibits
spectacular artifacts of Bamboo, clothes and many other things.

The main tribals of the village Bhil, Kunbi and warli are well known for their benevolence. Apart from
buying their beautiful art works, you can also get into workshops to create something different and get to
know the artist in you and their culture even better.

Vansda National park, Saputara Overview

Tucked in between the Sahyadri ranges, lies this conserved wildlife park spanning over an area of about 24
sq kilometres. It got its name as Vansda because it was once privately owned by the Maharaja of Vansda. Not
a single tree has been cut since then. Owing to this, in some places, the canopies are so thick that sunlight
does not pass through. It is an open park, and you can easily get a permit if you want to explore it in your
own vehicle.

It is situated in the Navsari district of Gujarat and is a 110-minute drive from Vansda town. Vansda, the park
is the principal trading place for the village of Vansda and its surrounding area, which are inhabited by tribes,
commonly known as Adivasis. The park is very close to Waghai town which forms an entry point for the
Dang jungles. A botanist's and wildlife enthusiast's paradise, the place is home to over hundreds of different
and unique varieties of flora and fauna. River Ambika flows along its north-eastern boundary, and a major
part of the park falls under the catchment area.

Unlike other National Parks, Vansda provides two trail options to its visitors. They can opt to walk or take a
vehicle inside. The park also has other attractions like interacting with local tribes, the Gira Falls and the
Conservation Centre. The Gira Falls of Vansda is the park's pride and should be experienced by everyone
who plans on visiting the park. It is an ideal scenic getaway forming an important part of your itinerary
whenever you happen to visit Gujarat.

Hatgadh Fort, Saputara Overview

This remote fort built by the Maratha ruler Shivaji is a perfect spot for relaxation and to grasp in the
picturesque panorama as the breeze caress your happy faces.

Hatgadh fort is located 5 Km away from the Satpura lake and is in a dilapidated condition and is adored due
to the isolation and serenity it offers.

Sunrise and sunset point, Saputara Overview

Just next to Malegaon there is a spot which is known as a spot to cherish the beauty of Sunrise and is known
as the Sunrise point or Valley view point.

You can enjoy the lush greenery around the spot and the cool breeze which retreats your soul and relaxes it.
Similarly on the western side, we have Sunset point which gives a great view of Dang forest, filled with
enormous greenery and a magnificent view as the Yellow colored sun imperceptibly strewing redness on the
skyline.
There is a lot of climbing that is needed to reach to this point though and it is recommended that you carry a
water bottle along. However you can also choose to get into The Ropeway, a cable car service which takes
15 minutes to reach the sunset point and gives an exquisite bird's eye view of Satpura. Ticket for the same is
for Rs. 40 per head and it does not start until it has enough passengers boarded.

Saputara lake, Saputara Overview

A beautiful and serene known for boating and the lush green and colourful garden on both sides of it. It is
best visited in the morning for walks to enjoy some peaceful time.

You can choose to visit Saputara museum which exhibits the lifestyle, culture and history of people of Dang,
majority of which are Adivasis.

Saputara Museum, Saputara Overview

Saputara museum exhibits the lifestyle, culture and history of people of Dang, majority of which are
Adivasis.

Gira falls, Saputara Overview

As you sip in the tea or coffee from the stalls nearby, enjoying the picturesque panorama and the 150 feet
tall waterfall roars down the edge, you will praise the wonder of the nature.

Gira falls is one of the best tourist attraction of Satpura and is just one kilometers away from the Satpura-
Waghai road, the best time to visit this fall is recommended to be around June to November.

Purna sanctuary, Saputara Overview

Recorded as the forest with highest average rainfall, Purna sanctuary is a part of lush green forest in northern
parts of Dang. It is said that during Mughal period wild bears, sloths bear, rhinoceros etc. used to roam around
here.

used to roam around here. And nowadays it is also an adobe of leopard, rhesus macaque, bonet macaque,
common mongoose, Indian civan cat, porcupine, four horned antilope and many others with around seven
thousand species of plants. This is a great spot for nature and wildlife enthusiasts and as the sunsets the
distant voice of brilliant folk music by the tribals and babbling of river Gira and Purna adds on to the
ambiance. However to enter inside the Purna sanctuary a special permission is required like any other
sanctuary.