Amboli is situated at an altitude of 690 m, in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It is an offbeat hill station engulfed in tranquility and peace . Konkan coast lies on the one side of Amboli, the other three sides are flanked by beautiful valleys.
History: The history of Amboli is interesting. Its reflects the connection with British Raj. Amboli hill station was established by Colonel Westrop, a British political agent. He opened the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, presently in Southern Maharashtra to Belagum.It is the last mountain resort of Maharashtra before the coastal islands settled.
Tourist Attractions: Amboli is blessed with natural beauty, it is a wonderful destination for getting lost among misty mountains.One of the main attractions is an unforgettable bird eye view of the Konkan beach atop Amboli hills. Other beautiful attractions are Mahadev and Narayan Gad,Historic botanical gardens,Hiranya Keshi, Sea view Point, Nagatta Falls and Bauxite Mines. Best time to visit Amboli is winter.
How to get there:
* By Rail- Sawantwadi is the nearest Railway Station,at a distance of 28km from Amboli.
* By Air-An airport at Belgaum at a distance of 64 km from Amboli. .
* By Road-Transport buses are available from Sawantwadi,Vengurla,Belgauma and Ratnagiri. Mumbai is 549 km away from Amboli.
History: The history of Amboli is interesting. Its reflects the connection with British Raj. Amboli hill station was established by Colonel Westrop, a British political agent. He opened the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, presently in Southern Maharashtra to Belagum.It is the last mountain resort of Maharashtra before the coastal islands settled.
Tourist Attractions: Amboli is blessed with natural beauty, it is a wonderful destination for getting lost among misty mountains.One of the main attractions is an unforgettable bird eye view of the Konkan beach atop Amboli hills. Other beautiful attractions are Mahadev and Narayan Gad,Historic botanical gardens,Hiranya Keshi, Sea view Point, Nagatta Falls and Bauxite Mines. Best time to visit Amboli is winter.
How to get there:
* By Rail- Sawantwadi is the nearest Railway Station,at a distance of 28km from Amboli.
* By Air-An airport at Belgaum at a distance of 64 km from Amboli. .
* By Road-Transport buses are available from Sawantwadi,Vengurla,Belgauma and Ratnagiri. Mumbai is 549 km away from Amboli.
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ReplyDeleteIf you are in pursuit of peace and solitude, visit Amboli, a tranquil hill station on the Western Ghats, surrounded by thick forests and tree canopied hills.
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