Nashik to Saputara by car: route, ghat road and which car to take
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[Photo: Godrive car on the Saputara ghat road, taken by the owner]
Saputara is the closest hill station to Nashik, just across the border in Gujarat's Dang district. It makes an easy day trip, or a relaxed overnight stay if you want to catch the sunset and the misty mornings. Here is what you need to know before you drive there.
Quick facts
| Distance from Nashik | About 80 km one way |
| Driving time | 2 to 2.5 hours, without long stops |
| Best time to go | July to February. Monsoon is the most scenic but the ghat gets foggy. |
| Road | State roads, then a ghat climb for the last stretch |
| State border | Yes, you enter Gujarat. Tell us at booking. |
Which route to take
Owner fills in: the route he recommends from College Road, where the road is good or broken this season, where to refuel, and one good place to stop for tea or breakfast on the way.
Driving the ghat section safely
- Use a lower gear going downhill instead of riding the brakes the whole way.
- Honk before blind turns and stay in your lane on curves.
- In monsoon fog, drive on low beam with hazard lights if visibility drops, and slow right down.
- If you have not driven ghats before, plan to come down before dark.
- Fill the tank in Nashik. Fuel stations thin out as you get closer.
What to do in Saputara
Most visitors spend time at Saputara Lake (boating), Sunset Point and Table Land for the views over the Sahyadri hills. In August the town holds its monsoon festival, so expect more traffic on weekends then.
One thing to keep in mind: Gujarat is a dry state. Alcohol is not allowed, including in the car.
Owner fills in: where to park, which spots get crowded on Sundays, and a food place his customers keep recommending.
Which Godrive car suits this trip
Mahindra TharFun on the ghat, high ground clearance. 4 seats.₹3,499/day →
Hyundai CretaAutomatic and comfortable for a relaxed drive.₹2,999/day →
Maruti Ertiga7 seats and CNG for a family trip.₹2,699/day →
For a day trip, the 12-hour rate is usually enough. A return trip is around 160 km, well within the 300 km included per day.
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