| Distance 395 km | District Sindhudurg | Category Hill Station |
Overview
Amboli is a less known beautiful hill resort. It is in the southern range of Sahyadri hills, and near Sawantwadi. Amboli is situated at an altitude of 690 m. This is the last mountain recourse - after this the coastal highlands settle to form flat beaches. This hill station is covered with mist during the rainy season. Submersed by thick forests and outrageous valleys, this placid mountaintop extends some of the best bird's-eye views of the Konkan coast.Amboli was developed as a hill station by a British political agent Colonel Westrop. The Bauxite mines which are 10 km away are a different but pleasant pleasure trip.
More than 50,000 tourists visit this place every year. The rush of tourists starts after Diwali and lasts till the summer season ends. Beautiful waterfalls can be seen here during the rainy season. Summers at Amboli are extremely pleasant and cool.
Amboli is a placid and beautiful hill station. The hill station has plenty to offer. The glorious scenes of the traversing valley and the tree lined sandy decoration of the Konkan coast. Seaview point offers a rare view of the land all the way to the golden Konkan coast. Spend hours by yourself angling for a fish at Hiranyakeshi or a picnic at Nagatta falls, Mahadev gad And Narayan Gad. Submerged by dense forests and steep valleys, this tranquil mountaintop offers some of the best panoramic views of the Konkan coast.
The hill station is a romantic honeymoon destination too. For honeymoon couples, Amboli has all the seclusion and beauty they need. Be it a honeymoon or just a vacation, Amboli is a place which extends a pleasant and freshening change of pace. For the adventurous kind, an opportunity of a horse ride is also available here.
If you are looking to spend a few days in splendid isolation with your family it is an ideal resort. Amboli has a cool and invigorating climate – a welcome respite in summer.
Places of Interest
Hiranyakeshi Temple - This place is 5 km from the main bus stand of Amboli. It is here that the Hiranyakeshi river originates. There is a temple that is built around the caves from where the waters flows down to form the Hiranyakeshi river. Alongside the temple there is also a cave which locals say can be explored. The roads leading to the temple are typical to any village but are motor able.Nangarta Falls - Located on the SH 121 at a distance of 10 km from the main bus stand of Amboli, Nangarta falls is a narrow ravine into which the water flows from a height of over 40 feet. During the monsoons’, the heavy pour of water makes a hell of a noise that’s not easy to miss. There is a bridge and a view point that have been constructed near the falls from where one can enjoy the beauty of the falls.
Accommodation
There are a few decent (and relatively cheap) hotels at Amboli. Following are some of the better options :Green Valley Resort - MTDC Approved, Near Amboli Check post
Whistling Woods - MTDC Approved
Hotel Sailee
Silent Valley Resort
Hotel Shiv malhar
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