This hill station fell off Colonial India's map
Updated On: 19 January, 2012 06:41 AM IST | | C Gangadharan Menon
From vibrant foliage to scenic lakes and a thriving tribal culture, Saputara isn't your typical hill station with a British Raj hangover. Drop by for a slice of serenity, oodles of traditional warmth and artsy handmade souvenirs
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From vibrant foliage to scenic lakes and a thriving tribal culture, Saputara isn't your typical hill station with a British Raj hangover. Dropu00a0by for a slice of serenity, oodles of traditional warmth and artsy handmade souvenirs
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, when the British scanned India's topography, they didn't miss an inch. To escape the unforgiving Indian summer, they converted scenic locations, atop majestic mountains, into hill stations.
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| Saputara is perfect for a weekend escape with its lush foliage, less crowds and a rustic vibe. Pics/C Gangadharan Menon |
They named vantage points in these hill stations after British aristocracy, its officers and surveyors of senior rank: Lodwick Point, Wilson Point, Arthur's Seat, Babington Point, Kate's Point are a few that come to mind.
During their surveys, they seem to have missed out on Saputara. Little wonder then, Saputara comes across as a hill-station sans the signature Raj-inspired touch no colonial mansions and tiled bungalows with patio furniture and huge verandahs, and no points and alleys that carry an English flavour.
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Though it's the only hill-station in Gujarat, it's less hyped when compared to Lonavala, Matheran and Mahabaleshwar. It covers such a small area that you can walk into yourself at the next turn!
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