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Saputara
The picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau at an altitude of about 1000 mtrs in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadari Range. It has a cool bracing climate the highest temperature even in the summer months not exceeding 28 deg C. Saputara is situated 160 kms from Surat. Legend has it that Lord Rama spent 11 years of his exile in these very forests. 'Saputara' means the 'abode of serpents' and a snake image on the banks of the river Sarpagana is worshipped by the 'adivasis' (tribals) on festivals like Holi.

Gira Falls
1 km off the Saputara - Waghai Road, leads to a vast clearing where the picturesque Gira Falls emerging from the Kapri tributary can be viewed. An absolute must from June to November. Visitors can get refreshments from a small tea and snack stall. Picnic huts make it an ideal spot for relaxing and picnicking.