Gujarat had its share of scorching heat during last few months, but now people can have a sigh of great relief as rains have arrived to soothe them fully. Monsoons have created their sparkling magic towards the nature and its surroundings. This is the best time to pack your bags and move to a wonderful destination with your friends for a short trekking trip in this rainy season.
Monsoon Beauty in Gujarat (redscarrabtravelandmedia.wordpress.com)
We’ve mentioned here few nearby destinations of Gujarat that you can select for great fun and excitement, along with scenic beauty as you pass them which would be a visual bonus for photography.
1# Saputara: Saputara is a stunning scenic hill station worth visiting in the monsoons. It is appropriately portrayed as Gujarat’s ‘aankhon ka taara’. The hill station is serpent-shaped which covers wild and meandering tracks all through the broad, green forests. Saputara comprises of better hotels, museums, parks, boat club, and many other catchy attractions. You can go to the hill top of Saputara by car or bike, and enjoy the awesome rains, or you can even walk upwards to enjoy the scenic splendor. Couples love to come here to spend some lovey-dovey time together.
Saputara Greenery (www.trekearth.com)
Magical Moment in Saputara Monsoon (www.narendramodi.in)
How to Reach: The nearest railway station is Waghai, but Billimora has direct buses to take you to Saputara. Well you can anytime hop to Saputara via national highway to reach Saputara.
2# Dediapada Forest Range: This covers the greenery lush forests, and spectacular Ninai waterfalls that you would love to view. The Ninai waterfalls are worth-seeing in the rains which lifts your mood instantly. Dediapada also adds Sagai-Malasmot eco-campsite which is a perfect picnic spot for youngsters. Another huge attraction for the people is the Shoolpaneshwar wildlife sanctuary nearby.
Trekking To Shoolpaneshwar wildlife sanctuary (www.team-bhp.com)
How to Reach: You can easily reach this place by road in bus or car. The nearest railway station to this place is Bharuch.
3# Zarwani Waterfall: Zarwani waterfall is near to Sardar Sarovar dam. If you want to have a cool refreshing shower, then you can surely visit this waterfall. Lots of crowds gather around the Zarwani waterfall to enjoy the rain and the waterfall. When you proceed through the rough road to arrive at the waterfall’s base area, it is superb to see children and young people jumping in the water.
Zarwani Waterfall (www.flickr.com)
How to Reach: The best option for this place is private cab or vehicle, but bike ride is suggested. It will take two and half hours from Vadodara to reach here, but be careful while riding bikes.
3# Ratanmahal Sanctuary: This is a striking forest-cum-sanctuary one would like to visit in monsoons that belonged originally to ex-ruler of Devgadh. Eleven villages are situated around the sanctuary. The sanctuary covers rich flora and fauna, and also panthers, hyenas, jungle cats, sloth bear, and many more in the sanctuary. There is a nicely developed campsite, Kanjeta for the people to spend time and have fun. This forest looks remarkable in monsoon time.
Trekking at Ratanmahal (www.trackingroute.com)
How to Reach: Reaching to the sanctuary via road is the good option. The nearest railways station happens to be Bharuch.
4# Hathni Maata Waterfall: The name ‘Hathni Maata’ is obtained from rock at the waterfall base that appears similar to a baby elephant. The waterfall is beautifully falling on the base where one can have a bath too. Bike trips with buddies to this area is magnificent, and worth riding too. The complete stretch after leaving the major highway is on dirt riding.
Hathni Maata Waterfall (www.halolcity.co.in)
How to Reach: Waterfall can be reached in less than two hours from Vadodara. You can drive in cab or motorcycle by enjoying the green surroundings and excellent waterfalls.
5# Polo Forest: You can trek towards Polo forest which was one of Gujarat’s earliest historical sites. It was said that the rulers used to hide over here. You would love to have wildlife experience as well as watch different varieties of colorful birds. If you want to stay, you can book online a forest department guest house from beforehand.
Polo Forest Camp Site (www.ahmedabadlife.com)
How to Reach: While travelling on road, the distance from Ahmadabad to this place is 160 kilometers, and approachable via national highway!
Gujarat’s Striking Destinations in Monsoon (www.ahmedabadlife.com)
Hence, guys and girls, enjoy your cool monsoon to the fullest with your family and friends by trekking in these above destinations of Gujarat! 🙂
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