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Saputara's wilder cousin — Don Hill, a high, off-beat hill station in the remote Dangs, with cliffs, viewpoints, tribal villages and a quiet, unspoilt mountain beauty.
A remote high plateau
Don (Don Hill) is a remote, high hill in the Dangs — at a greater altitude than Saputara — that has emerged as an off-beat, adventurous alternative to the main hill station. Reached by a winding road through deep forest and tribal villages, the Don plateau offers dramatic cliffs and viewpoints over the Sahyadri ranges, cool air, sunrise and sunset spots, and a handful of legends linking it to the Ramayana (it is associated in local lore with Dronagiri and the sage Drona).
Still relatively undeveloped, with simple homestays and campsites run by the tribal community, Don rewards those seeking quiet, nature and a taste of the real, unspoilt Dangs away from the crowds. The wild heart of the hills. (An off-beat hill; basic facilities; carry essentials.)
Camping on Don Hill.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Cliffs over the Sahyadri.
A remote plateau.
A winding road up.
Linked to Dronagiri.
Tribal homestays.
Reasons to make the time
High off-beat hill
Above Saputara.
Dramatic cliffs
And viewpoints.
Sahyadri views
Sunrise & sunset.
Tribal homestays
Simple & local.
Ramayana lore
Dronagiri legend.
Unspoilt
Away from crowds.
What to look for inside
Don
A high plateau.
Homestays
Tribal-run.
How to spend an hour or two
Drive up
Through deep forest.
See the cliffs
Dramatic viewpoints.
Watch sunrise/sunset
Over the ranges.
Stay in a homestay
Tribal-run.
Sense the legends
Dronagiri lore.
Enjoy the quiet
Unspoilt nature.
Don Hill, the Dangs.
A wild high hill
Don Hill is a remote, high plateau in the Dangs — higher than Saputara — reached through deep forest and tribal villages, with dramatic cliffs and Sahyadri viewpoints, Ramayana lore and simple community-run homestays and campsites. An off-beat, unspoilt taste of the real Dangs. (Basic facilities; carry essentials.)
Higher than Saputara
Dramatic cliff viewpoints
Tribal-run homestays
Ramayana (Dronagiri) lore
When to go
Misty, green and full of waterfalls.
Cool, clear and pleasant.
Cooler than the plains.
⏰ The Dangs are loveliest in and just after the monsoon, when the hills are green and the waterfalls full.
Timings & entry
- Open in daytime hours
- Green in monsoon
- Cool through winter
- Pair with Saputara
- Free to visit
- Basic facilities only
- Carry essentials & water
- Respect the tribal community
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport (~120 km).
By Rail
Bilimora / Waghai line.
By Road
Saputara / Ahwa.
At Don Hill
CLIFFS & QUIET
A high off-beat hill
What to shoot
The cliffs.
Best time
Sunrise/sunset.
Detail
The campsites.
Setting
Deep forest.
Know before you go
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Meals on the plains route.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Saputara stalls
Corn, snacks & chai.
Tribal Dangi fare
Nagli rotla, bamboo shoots & forest produce.
Don Hill FAQ
What is Don Hill?
Don (Don Hill) is a remote, high hill in the Dangs — at a greater altitude than Saputara — that has emerged as an off-beat, adventurous alternative to the main hill station. Reached by a winding road through deep forest and tribal villages, the Don plateau offers dramatic cliffs and viewpoints over the Sahyadri ranges, cool air, sunrise and sunset spots, and a handful of legends linking it to the Ramayana (it is associated in local lore with Dronagiri and the sage Drona).
Where is it?
The Dangs.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
When should I visit?
Monsoon for greenery; winter for cool, clear days.
What's nearby?
Saputara, the waterfalls and the Dangs' forests.
How long does it take?
Half – full day.
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