Amboli
About Amboli
Amboli is a hill station in south Maharashtra, India. At an altitude of 690 meters, it is the last hill station before the coastal highlands of Goa. Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India, one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots" and it abounds in unusual flora and fauna. However, as in the other parts of the Sahyadri Hills, denudation of the forest cover and unregulated government-assisted development are gradually ruining a once-pristine environment. Historically, Amboli village came into being as one of the staging posts along the road from Vengurla port to the city of Belgaum, which was extensively used by the British to supply their garrisons in the south and central India. The source of the Hiranyakeshiriver lies in the hills around Amboli village, and an ancient Shiva temple sits at the cave where the water emerges. The main attraction for tourists is the incredibly-high rainfall and the numerous waterfalls and mist during the monsoons. Legend has it that there are 108 Shiva temples in and around Amboli, of which only a dozen have been uncovered, one as recently as 2005.
Amboli Ghat Waterfall
Amboli Ghat Waterfall is a large, scenic waterfall in jungle environs with concrete stairs and nearby food vendors.
Shirgaonkar Point
Shirgaonkar Point is a scenic picnic spot you can spend an evening. It is situated at a distance of 2.5 km from the city of Amboli and a major tourist attraction.
Durg Dhakoba Trek
Durg and Dhakoba are the two prominent peaks on the plateau between Naneghat and Bhimashankar ranges in Pune. Since they are at 3,900 and 4,100 feet respectively, they offer commanding views of the ranges around.
Hiranyakeshi Temple
Hiranyakeshi Temple is the point from where the Hiranyakeshi river originates. In the main sanctum of the temple, there is an idol of Devi Hiranyakeshi a form of Goddess Parvati with golden hair and self-manifested red color Shivling called Hiranyakeshwar.
Madhavgad Fort
Madhavgad Fort might be completely in ruins, but it once used to get a lot of attention for its grand structure, which is four times the size of Shaniwarwada in Pune. The fort is built on a road, and the landmark is a tombstone, which acts as a memorial to a battle that once took place here.
Nangarta Falls
Nangartas Falls is situated 10 km from Amboli. It is placed in Sindhudurg district. The falls is well known for their fresh and pleasing environs. The Falls of Nangartas falls into an attractive and narrow ravine making a deep and mysterious hell of a sound.
Sunset Point
Sunset point is located on the highway toward Sawantwadi at a distance of a kilometer from the main bus stand. One can also find Hotel Vitha Kamath alongside the viewpoint.
Maruti Mandir
Maruti Mandir is located at a distance of 2km from the Amboli bus stand, Maruti Mandir is the house of Ganesh and Ram temple along with the Samadhi of a saint from Amboli.
Best Time To Visit Amboli
The best time to visit Amboli is during the monsoon months of June to September. The best time to visit Amboli is between the months of October and February, i.e the winter time. It is during this time of the year that Amboli is at its best. These hill stations experience the best weather conditions during these months. The weather remains pleasant and makes it ideal for tourists to savor the maximum of its beauty. The temperature remains between 10°C and 30°C thereby promising an ideal holiday. Summer in Amboli is from March to May and the temperature might vary between 22°C and 40 °C. The weather remains hot and dry and this could not be considered as the ideal time to enjoy sightseeing activities. However, Amboli is a place for monsoon lovers. Its waterfalls and green thick forests get their best shape in this monsoon. Monsoon begins in June and continues till September. Amboli is situated at an altitude of 690 m at the Konkan range and is known to receive the second-highest rainfall in the entire Maharashtra. The humidity might be a bit high due to such waterborne air, thus making it a bit difficult to enjoy sightseeing.
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