Table Point Hill Walk, Saputara

The Table Point Hill Walk leads to the flat hilltop known as Table Point, also called Governor's Hill, in Saputara, Dang district, Gujarat, India. The hilltop sits within the Saputara hill station, and visitors reach the base by walking or taking a taxi from Saputara Lake. The town lies about 160 km from Surat and can be reached by bus or private car. No permit or entry ticket is documented for the walk, and parking is informal along the roadside near the base of the hill. The walk covers an estimated 1 to 2 km and takes about 45 to 90 minutes, depending on time spent at the top. The elevation gain is described as a gentle hill climb, with no published elevation figure, and it is rated easy and suited to first-time hikers, families and casual walkers. The surface is a combination of paved steps, road sections and packed earth, with little technical difficulty. The summit is a broad, flat plateau, which gives the point its name, and offers open views across the Saputara valley and surrounding Sahyadri ridges. Shade is limited on the exposed top, so a sun hat and water are advisable, particularly in the warmer months. Small stalls near the viewpoint and in town sell water, snacks and tea, but no refuge hut or trailside shelter exists. Visitors can turn back at any time, since the route is short and close to the road network. Table Point is often combined with the nearby Sunset Point walk and a visit to Saputara Lake in a single afternoon. The cool, dry months from October to February provide the clearest views and the most comfortable temperatures, while the monsoon brings cloud and mist along with greener scenery. Visitors should take care near unfenced edges on the plateau, especially with children.