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Top Gujarat Hill Stations:
Girnar Hills , Junagadh
Girnar Hills, Junagadh
Girnar Parvat has an extremely rich history and the mountain is older than the Himalayas. The Jain temples on the mountain are considered the most ancient temples in India.
Just 3 km east of Junagadh’s center is Girnar taleti the base point of the trek to Mount Girnar.
Winters are the best time to visit this place.
Also, the Girnar Parikrama Festival and the Bhavnath Fair (Near shiv mandir) are organized in the months of January and February.
Wilson Hills, Dharampur
Wilson Hills, Dharampur
Wilson Hills is a hill station in Gujarat near Dharampur Tehsil and is also the nearest hill station to Valsad and Surat. It has an average elevation of 750m (2500 feet). Wilson Hills stands in a densely forested region close to the Pangarbari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the few hill stations in the world from where it is possible to get a glimpse of the sea.
The Wilson Hills are popular during the summer months as it enjoys a cooler and less humid climate than the surrounding area. Awesome inspiring valleys, pristine lakes, and foggy clouds, not to forget the beautiful sunrise and sunset views across the sea, Wilson Hills is definitely going to give you some panoramic views at every footstep! And! What a beauty it is to visit during the Monsoon season!
Situated at an elevation of 2500 ft. above sea level, Wilson Hills is a magnificent place that is equally enjoyable in rains as well as in the summers. Covered by a lush forested area that houses the Pangarbari Wildlife Sanctuary, this hill station provides a peek at the huge sea from its top. In fact, it is among those few hills in the world from where the sea is visible. You can get a taste of the locally grown mangoes if you decide to visit this place in the summers. You can get here either via a long drive of 130 km from Surat or by train from Valsad. Wilson Hills is one of the best places to visit in Gujarat for 2 days in the monsoon.
Location of Wilson Hills: Near Dharampur Tahsil
Saputara – Hill station
Saputara – Hill station:
Saputara is a wonderful hill station located in the Dang district of Gujarat. The unmatched scenic beauty of this place beckons tourists from across the country all around the year. Saputara is blessed with marvelous waterfalls, cool climate, snow-capped mountains, magnificent gardens, scenic beauty and oodles of attractions that entice tourists from various parts of the world, Saputara in Gujarat is a holistic tourist destination. Saputara is the only hill station of Gujarat and it boasts the cultural and religious values of the various Adivasis tribes living in the region. According to Hindu myths, Lord Rama had stayed for 11 years in the dense woods of Saputara. There are plenty of things to do in Saputara to have a fascinating yet relaxing vacation. It is indeed the perfect place for nature lovers, families, and youth offering spectacular sights of natural beauty.
Things To Do In Saputara:
- Paragliding
- Parasailing
- Zip lining
- Zorbing
- Water Rolling
- Boating
Best Hotels In Saputara:
- Aakar Lords Inn Saputara
- Patang Lords Eco Inn
- Hotel Lakeview
Places to Visit in Saputara:
- Rose Garden
- Sunset Point
- Mahal Saputara
- Sunrise Point
- Vansda National Park
- Saputara Lake, Ropeway
- Hathgadh Fort
- Gira Waterfalls
- Saputara Tribal Museum
- Purna Sanctuary
- Table Point (Town Viewpoint)
- Echo Point
Don – Hill station
Don – Hill station:
Don is a hill station and village in the Dang district of Gujarat, India. It is touted to be the second hill station in the state after nearby Saputara.
Don is situated on a plateau in the Dang forest area of Western Ghats (Sahyadri) range at an altitude of about 1000 meters, higher than the nearby Saputara. It is located 33 km from Ahwa and 55 km from Saputara. Earlier the hill station was 85 km away but the distance was shortened after the construction of a new road in 2013.
Don Hill Station is a laid-back village with a tribal population of around 1200.
How To Get Don – Hill station:
The town of Waghai is 51 km away. Ahmedabad: 409 km. Surat: 164 km. Mumbai: 250 km. Vadodara: 309 km