Saputara Reviews

Food, sight-seeing and shopping
There are plenty of food stalls near the lake and some restaurants on the road to Nashik. The rates are economic. The Kerala restaurant serves good chicken dishes - each dish costs Rs 300, though.

Activities & things to do
The ropeway offers a spectacular view and costs ony Rs 40 per head. Boating in the lake costs Rs 20 per head for 1/2 hour. The Gir waterfalls requires a long walk over rocks to reach. The two wildlife sanctuaries were closed to vehicles due to wet and loose roads. The tribal museum was educative.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
From Kalyan you have to go via Shahpur & Igatpuri to reach Nashik. From there you take the road to Vani. Nashik to Saputara is 85 Kms/ 100 minutes. Saputara can also be reached from Sylvassa 150 kms/ 2. 1/2 hours. Hotels are exorbitant. One days stay with food for a family of four will be 4000 to 5000 rupees per day (Diwali period). Scout for the smaller hotels. I recommend Hotel Vaishali.