List of Tourism Spots in Dang District : My Journey Of Dang Forests
Dang district of Gujarat is full of green forests and amid the forests, Dang has number of tourism places. Most of the tourism spots are, however, unknown to majority of tourists.
I started exploration of Dang in August 2014. The first spot I chose was Don Hill Station. In fact, I started this blog from writing article on Don. The post has received ultra response and then it all started.
By December 2015, I’ve been to almost every place in Dang forests. And I still wouldn’t miss any opportunity. 🙂
This article is a collection of all the places that I’ve visited in Dangs till now.
All the places I’ve listed are accessible by road. Most of the roads are decent. Use of private vehicle is recommended.
The List
Click on title name of each place to view brief intro, photo, rating, food and accommodation information.
Click on title for more details.
1. Don Hill Station, Near Ahwa
The Don hill station is a scenic landscape located near Saputara and is perched on the border of Gujarat of Maharashtra and around 30km from Ahwa, the headquarter of the Dangs.
Devinamal Campsite is an Eco-tourism site located 5 km off from the Dang district headquarter, Ahwa. Placed amidst the dense jungles of the Dangs, Devinamal has been emerged as fresh Eco-tourism center after Kilad and Mahal.
Shabari Dham is a popular mythological destination on a hill, Chamak Dungar, near Subir village on Ahwa – Navapur road in the Dang district. Surrounded by Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, Shabaridham temple is the spot where Lord Rama met a Bhil woman, Shabari. Lord Rama, his brother Lakshman ate the berries offered by Shabari mata at here.
Anjani Kund (or Anjani Parvat) is a village near Ahwa related to various mythological stories. The villagers of Dang district believe that Lord Hanumanji was born in a cave of the Anjani mountain.
Pampa Sarovar (Lake) is located on the banks of river Poorna, 6 km from Shabari Dham. Matang Rishi, the Guru of Shabari Mata had established his Ashram near the Pampa Sarovar.
Shabari Dham and Pampa Sarovar are visited together.
Chimer falls, also known as Chichkund waterfalls are located deep in the hilly areas of the Dangs. Chimer waterfalls are considered as highest waterfalls in Gujarat, though the fact is unofficial.
Mahal Eco Tourism campsite is one of the four eco-tourism centers in the Dangs, Gujarat. Located on the banks of Purna river, inside Purna Wildlife Sanctuary.
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
Food: No (Not inside campsite. Need to go out in village)
Crashing from height of more than 100 feet, Girmal Falls (Doodh) is the highest fall in Gujarat. Hidden inside dense forests of Dangs, Girmal falls has picturesque beauty in monsoon season. The water fluently crashes from great height, forming clouds of fog, through which one can often experience rainbows.
Waghai Botanical Gardens are located on Waghai Saputara road, 3 km off Waghai town. The gardens are spread over large area and has diverse plants and trees. Must visit place for biology students.
Kilad eco campsite is nature education center cum ecotourism site contained in Vansda National Park. The campsite is 2 km off Vansda – Waghai state highway, on the banks of Ambika river.
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
Food: Yes (In campsite on demand / In Waghai town)
Vansda National Park is a conserved wildlife area in Vansda region of Gujarat. Geographically, Vansda National Park is more closer to Waghai town, which is the entry point to Dang jungles.
Gira Waterfall Waghai – you will always hear this name if you hear conversation regarding waterfalls in Dang, Gujarat area. Gira Dhodh, located in Wanarchod village near Waghai is one of the best places to visit in Gujarat during monsoon season.
My Rating: 5 / 5 (During monsoon)
Food: Yes (Snacks near waterfall and full variety in Waghai town)
Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South Gujarat between Vyara, Tapi District and Ahwa, Dang District, Gujarat, India. It was declared a sanctuary in July 1990. It derives its name from the Purna River, which flows through it.
Other relatively less popular places. As they aren’t so popular, I’m not adding description. You can visit the link to get more information of respective place.
Resp.Darpanbhai good evening. Sir can you pls send me the exact address and contact ph/mob nos.of Gangaram and/or Mangubhai Bhagat Res at/nr Shabrimala,nr.waghai,Saputara Rd,dist:Dang,who are well known for treatment of Paralysis by herbal medicine as I want to consulting them for my mother who has paralysis. The allopathic treatment is stop now and doing exercise at physio.More interesting thing is the names of these Bhagats suggest by Neurologist under whom she gets treatment…!!!.and the Dr is our relative and that’s why he suggest these names but he has no more info about them.If have no more info about this then pls suggest the sources with their names and contact nos. from which I may get info.Sir awaiting a favorable reply from your end.Thanking you a lot.
Unfortunately for you, I haven’t been in touch with Dangs area lately. I lived in Hyderabad since 2016 and then moved to USA now.
Here’s what I can suggest you: The Bhagats are very popular in the Dangs area. You can directly go to Subir and ask around people there. They will certainly able to guide you.
Resp.Darpanbhai good evening. Sir can you pls send me the exact address and contact ph/mob nos.of Gangaram and/or Mangubhai Bhagat Res at/nr Shabrimala,nr.waghai,Saputara Rd,dist:Dang,who are well known for treatment of Paralysis by herbal medicine as I want to consulting them for my mother who has paralysis. The allopathic treatment is stop now and doing exercise at physio.More interesting thing is the names of these Bhagats suggest by Neurologist under whom she gets treatment…!!!.and the Dr is our relative and that’s why he suggest these names but he has no more info about them.If have no more info about this then pls suggest the sources with their names and contact nos. from which I may get info.Sir awaiting a favorable reply from your end.Thanking you a lot.
I have heard a lot about seeing fireflies in Saputara in the Month of June-July.
Can you help me with some information on this?
I would like to know stay options in Dang forest and their contacts.
Thanks for very good information. Want to visit dang. We are family of 5; parents (65+) and child (2) and my wife and myself. Can u suggest a decent stay with food for 3nights. Any luxurious resort?
Darpanbhai,
Can you guide me on followings:
(1) I read an article about Sayju (or Saiju) Bhagat, Son of Janudada, practicing herbal medicine in Ahwa. Can you get me his address and contact information?
(2) The article also describes Gangaram Bhagat practicing in Shiverial. I also want his address and contact information.
I am trying to contact these gentleman to seek treatment for my 86 years old mother who is 24/7 leg pain. Elopathy simply says no treatment.
I will sincerely appreciate your guidance.
Best Regards,
Kandarp Pandya
I don’t have any info about both the persons. I’ve asked my dad to get their info. Rest assured, I will get you their contact number and address very soon.
A visitor from Surat asked me few queries over email. Posting them here as it may help others:
We are a group of 5-7 people planning to go for 1 day trip tomorrow I.e. On 14th January, 2017 for 1 day trip to chimer and Girmal waterfall. Can you please suggest us a rough itinerary or is it worth going there?
Also are there any facilities for lunch available there? And other than by car are there any public transport facility available from surat?
1. This is not the best time to visit, however your trip won’t be boring. You can go.
2. Assuming that you’ll be starting from Surat, here’s what I suggest:
Surat
Bardoli
Songadh (You can visit Fort Songadh)
Chimer (You’ll need to walk for about half an hour to read to waterfall)
Girmal
Subir
Ahwa
Waghai
Waghai Botanical Garden or Janki Van (Both will close at 6 PM)
Vansda
Chikhli
Surat
3. If you follow my itinerary,
You can have breakfast at Songadh
Lunch at Subir (Won’t be so good though)
Dinner at Vansda
If you want to try out local Dangi food, go to restaurant Nahri. It’s near Vansda, located in Gangpur Village on Vansda Dharampur Road.
4. Private transportation is all you got. There’s no public transportation facility.
Hey Bro, loved your articles.
Could you help me how and where can I visit during summers. Is it good and safe traveling in interiors. Would be interested in wildlife as well.
Thanks in advance
How: Public transportation is rare to find. So I recommend private vehicle.
Where: Well, summer is the least preferred time to visit Dangs. I suggest you to defer your plans and wait till monsoon. If you want to still visit, then Saputara, Botanical Garden, Shabari Dham and Mahal would be good options.
thanks Brother for giving this information on your blog…
I am doing govt job in Dang District at Collector Office Ahwa(Dang). Now Iafter showing this information i want to visit all place which is described by you on this blog… Thanks Again…. 😉
Dear Darpanbhai..
Have a no word to say you my happiness but your blog is ignite my soul of forest lover…please mail me your new invention …..no body know what the Gujarat have….but you create a right map of it …you are giving huge inspiration also yes you put a foot print..Thanks..Regards
Happy to know the places and details I share are being helpful to others. You can subscribe to my blog and you shall get emails for every new post via email.
I am from Surat. Want to plan dang ahwa tour for 1 day. Request you to give directions from Surat to all picnic spot near and surrounded area of dang ahwa.
Please reply immediately as we are planning for this Sunday.
Awesome information, I never thought that Gujarat is having such a nice tourist place. Thank you so much for this wonderful information. And would visit this places soon (some have already visited, the popular one).
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