Amboli,Maharashtra,India

Amboli lies in the Sahyadri hills in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It is the last hill station of Maharashtra before the plains of Goa begin and is a relatively unexplored one.

The city of Amboli was used as a staging post during the British rule for the purpose of supplying garrisons to Central and Southern India. It was during this time that Amboli was declared to be a hill station in the 1880s. The locals of Sawantwadi had discovered the marvel of this small place even before the Britishers. 

Amboli is a haven for waterfalls. The Shirgaonkar Falls, the Mahadev Falls and the Nagatta Falls are some of the numerous waterfalls that can be found here.

Being a hill station, Amboli has many viewpoints, like the Sea View Point, the Kavelsad Point, the Parikshit Point and the Mahadevgad Point. All these points offer panoramic views of the confluence of the Arabian Sea and the Konkan Coast.

Amboli receives the highest rainfalls in Maharashtra and thus remains pleasant all round the year. It attracts a lot of weekend visitors from Goa and Belgaum.

How to Reach

By Road
The city of Amboli is well linked by road to the major cities of Panjim, Kolhapur and Belgaum. Mumbai is around 550 km away while Pune is closer, at about 400 km. There are several state transport and private tour buses that ply from these cities and towns to Amboli. 

By Train
The Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Amboli, about 30 km away. There are plenty cabs available too help you reach Amboli from Sawantwadi, with the fare averaging to around Rs. 350. 

By Air

The Domestic Airport in Goa is around 67 km away from Amboli. This airport is in turn connected to all major cities in and around Maharashtra by daily, regular flights. The Chattrapati Shivaji Airport is the nearest International Airport, about 555 km away.