Saputara Hills, Gujarat

'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. history of Saputara says that Lord Rama spent 11 years of his exile in these very forests. Saputara has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in the summer months not exceeding 28 degrees Centigrade. Saputara is situated 160 kms from Surat

Saputara has been developed as hill resort with hotels, parks, swimming pools theatres and a museum. It has several gardens, picturesque locations and a cool bracing climate even in the hot summer months making it an ideal getaway. The resort is equipped with adventure sports facilities like paragliding. The thick forest around Saputara is dotted with Adivasi tribal, villages and heir unique dance is great interest to visitors. Saputara is situated 1000m Above Sea Level.

Saputara is 160 kms from Surat, Gujarat.

Chorwad, Gujarat

Chorwad is a small village where fishing is main occupation. It is a fine place to enjoy views of rocky shores, boat riding and also a base to visit places like Porbandar, Somnath etc. Chorwad is a delightful beach with its resort on the sunny coast of Gujarat. It is 66 kms from Junagadh and 23 kms from the fishing centre of Veraval. It is a holiday resort with an isolated beach and is away from bazaars, crowds etc.

There is a resort which was previously a palace built by Nawab Saheb Mohabbat Khan as a vacation spot for the hot summer days where he held weddings of his dogs, royal banquets and processions amidst cool breezes from the sea. the pleasant climate attract tourists. The sea is not calm. Chorwad is perfect for long beach walks and a quiet holiday.

Chorwad is 66kms From Junagadh, Gujarat.

Palitana, Gujarat

Palitana lies at the foot of the Shatrunjaya Hill, with the Shatrunjaya River flowing to its south. It is 56 kms from Bhavnagar. One of the most famous Jain Temple in Gujarat and also in India.

The sacred hill rises in a crescendo of magnificient temples numbering 863 in all, soaring in marble splendour to the top of the hill. The temples were built over an impressive span of 900 years with each generation of pilgrims making its contribution to the shrines of Shatrunjaya. The 600-metres climb to Shatrunjaya is usually made on foot. Dolis or lift-chairs are also available.

Palitana temples are considered to be the most sacred in all the Jain temples. The most important temple is that of the first Terrthankara. Kuwarpal Solanki, a great Jain patron, built the a earliest temple. It has a fabulous collection of jewels. It takes approximatly two hours to cover the 4 kms long ascent. When you are on the top, the Air is clean and the Shetrunjaya River looks glistening like a foil of silver spread on the ground. Pilgrims and even priests are not allowed to stay overnight. Tourists cannot carry any leather item. The Temple town of Palitana has some interesting handicrafts and 2 museums of Jain art - the Stapiya Kala Sangrah and the Shri Vishal Jain Kala Sansthan.

Air: Nearest airport at Bhavnagar is 62 kms away.

Rail: Palitana is on the Western Railway metre gauge line and is well connected to Ahmedabad , 277 kms. by rail and 215 kms. by road.

Road: State Transport & luxury buses ply regularly.