Showing posts with label Hill stations in Maharashtra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hill stations in Maharashtra. Show all posts

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Amboli

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.

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.

Amboli
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.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Toranmal Hill Station

This wonderful and natural beauty has got its place at an altitude of 1461 m called Toranmal Hill Station,really can be defined as most peaceful place on this earth well it would be better to call it as a heaven on the earth, this hill station is located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra and has got the surroundings of Satpuda hills as Satpuda hills is embedded with 7 hills.

Toranmal Hill Station
Toranmal Hill Station is not at all crowded by people a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate yourself, it has got the gift of narrow hill roads,they are fanned by thick wood, this heaven on earth has got beautiful lakes and temples, a must visit place is Yashvant Lake it is a natural lake that really gives you breath taking sights and delightful views, the temples of Nagarjun and Goraknath will fill you with utmost divinity.

Toranmal Hill Station
Most memorable and grand fair of Maha Shivratri takes place, pilgrims from all parts come to visit the fair, wonderful and mesmerising spots of Toranmal Hill Station are Machindara Gumpha which is a natural lake, Kamal Talao , Khadki Point and very fascinating Lotus Lake that is really blessed with natural scenic beauty, and if you are a trekking lover then there are two trekking points mainly dedicated to trekking are Seetalhai and Khadki .

So get ready to have a refreshing delight the perfect destination is Toranmal Hill Station.