India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Amboli
Amboli is a hill station near Sawantwadi . It is 26 k.m far from Sawantwadi. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Amboli Hill Station is a hill station. It is quite but pleasant hill resort. It is 690 mtrs above sea level. The area is surrounded with dense forest and sea view point offers you panoramic view of a good part of konkan coast. There is a big Marvelous Water-fall (30 Mtrs Hight) 1.5 K.m. away from Amboli. Most of the young lot take bathe under pouring water. In summer, weather condition is pleasant and cool.
The view points are :
Sunset Point : In the evening sunset turns horizon into shades of orange, red and pink before being extinguished into deep blue waters of Arabian sea.
Nagartas Waterfall : For waterfall lovers this roaring beauty is just 9 k.m. away.
Hiranykeshi : Scenic place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva where pilgrims gather in large numbers during Mahashivratri. The Hiranykeshi river originates from mountain rock and flows down from this place. You can spend hours angling for fish in its proceedings stream. 5.5 Km away from Amboli.
Botanical Garden : This historic garden is a precious treasure of Amboli.Here you can open- mindedly roam in the woods for joy and pleasure. Vanbhojan, the picnic out in the woods with family or friends will make your movement truly enchanting one.
Karvi : This tree flowers once in a seven years. When it blossoms it adds to the beauty of Amboli mountain range.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 Hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Green Valley Restaurant ; Sawantwadi Nelgaum Road, Amboli, Police Out-Post, Amboli, India; Ph/M – +91-2363-240236 ; Food Serve – Vegetarians and non vegetarians and Chinese cuisin.
How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Sindhudurg is located 130 km from Goa, 150 km from Ratnagiri and 535 km from Mumbai. Malvan is connected by direct ST bus services from Mumbai, Goa, Pune and Kolhapur.
Train : Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Malvan Jetty, lying 20 km away. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Malvan Jetty. No taxis are available.
Air : Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport located at a distance of 135 km from the Malvan Jetty. Taxis and buses are available. One must board a ferry at Malvan Jetty to reach the Sindhudurg.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100/ 02362-228888, 228100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101