If you are in pursuit of peace and solitude visit Amboli, a peaceful hill station on the Western Ghats, surrounded by thick forests and tree canopied hills. It is located in the Sahyadri Hills of the Western Ghats in South Maharashtra. Situated at an altitude of 690 meter above sea level, The hilltop Amboli gives a fine bird's-eye view of the Konkan coast.
Amboli has the source of the Hiranyakeshi river, and an ancient Shiva temple (called Hiranya Keshwar). Legend has it that there are 108 Shiva temples in and around Amboli of which only a dozen have been uncovered,
Amboli is Identified next to Himalaya by Government of India in terms of biodiversity, also has proposal to declare it as world heritage spot.
Colonel Westrop, The British political agent, developed Amboli as a hill station after the opening of the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, now in southern Maharashtra, to Belgaum.
Best Viewing point:
Mahadev Gad :- Mahadevgad point located about 3 kms from the bazar is one of the primary view points in Amboli. The Madhavgad Fort built by Sawants. The fort offers sweeping views of the surrounding forest and valleys. The Madhavgad Fort though a huge fort in comparison, currently is in a state of ruins. The fort can be reached only from the northern side and extends some of the best bird’s-eye views of the Konkan coast and also the sunset from this point.
Narayan Gad :- There is also a small temple and a red laterite cave nearby which is a base for exploration by many trekkers.
Nagatta Fall :- Nagatta Falls offer a perfect picnic place. With a breathtaking view of Nagatta Falls, this is a perfect place to enjoy with your family. Due to heavy monsoon, many waterfalls develop in and around Amboli. One such famous waterfall is the Nagatta Falls which are very popular . Nagatta Fall Situated 10 km from Amboli.
Hiranya Keshi :- The Hiranya Keshi temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hiranya Keshi is a famous fishing ground where hours could be spent in solitude and quietness.
Best time to visit Amboli is during winter when the hills are covered with panoramic beauty of gushing waterfalls down the hill
How to Reach
Amboli can be reached easily from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
By Train - The nearest rail heads are; Sawantwadi Road - 30 km, Kolhapur - 115 km, Sangli - 140 km, Belgaum - 80 km, and Miraj -150 km
Both Sawantwadi and Belgaum are well connected with all the important rail heads from all parts of the country.
By Bus - There are state transport buses both from Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation that run frequently between Belgaum and Sawantwadi Via Amboli.
By Air - The nearest airport would be the Dabolim Airport,Goa at 60 km or Sambre Airport Belgaum at 70 km.
Amboli has the source of the Hiranyakeshi river, and an ancient Shiva temple (called Hiranya Keshwar). Legend has it that there are 108 Shiva temples in and around Amboli of which only a dozen have been uncovered,
Amboli is Identified next to Himalaya by Government of India in terms of biodiversity, also has proposal to declare it as world heritage spot.
Colonel Westrop, The British political agent, developed Amboli as a hill station after the opening of the Ghat Road from the coastal town of Vengurla, now in southern Maharashtra, to Belgaum.
Best Viewing point:
Mahadev Gad :- Mahadevgad point located about 3 kms from the bazar is one of the primary view points in Amboli. The Madhavgad Fort built by Sawants. The fort offers sweeping views of the surrounding forest and valleys. The Madhavgad Fort though a huge fort in comparison, currently is in a state of ruins. The fort can be reached only from the northern side and extends some of the best bird’s-eye views of the Konkan coast and also the sunset from this point.
Narayan Gad :- There is also a small temple and a red laterite cave nearby which is a base for exploration by many trekkers.
Nagatta Fall :- Nagatta Falls offer a perfect picnic place. With a breathtaking view of Nagatta Falls, this is a perfect place to enjoy with your family. Due to heavy monsoon, many waterfalls develop in and around Amboli. One such famous waterfall is the Nagatta Falls which are very popular . Nagatta Fall Situated 10 km from Amboli.
Hiranya Keshi :- The Hiranya Keshi temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hiranya Keshi is a famous fishing ground where hours could be spent in solitude and quietness.
Best time to visit Amboli is during winter when the hills are covered with panoramic beauty of gushing waterfalls down the hill
How to Reach
Amboli can be reached easily from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
By Train - The nearest rail heads are; Sawantwadi Road - 30 km, Kolhapur - 115 km, Sangli - 140 km, Belgaum - 80 km, and Miraj -150 km
Both Sawantwadi and Belgaum are well connected with all the important rail heads from all parts of the country.
By Bus - There are state transport buses both from Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation that run frequently between Belgaum and Sawantwadi Via Amboli.
By Air - The nearest airport would be the Dabolim Airport,Goa at 60 km or Sambre Airport Belgaum at 70 km.
