Monday 15 March 2021

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. 

Amboli,Maharashtra,India

Location: Amboli, Maharashtra 416510, India

Saturday 13 March 2021

Suvarnadurg Fort that is located on a small island in the Arabian Sea, near Harnai in Konkan, along the West Coast of India, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. 
The literal meaning of Suvanadurga is Golden Fort as it was considered as the pride or the feather in the golden cap of Marathas. Built for the Maratha Navy for defense purposes, the fort also had a ship building facility.
Suvarnadurg fort is now densely occupied by the thorny trees & bushes. The Mahadarwaja of this fort is not visible until you reach very close to the fort.
 This fort is indeed one of the worth seeing forts in Maharashtra.
 This is a nice place to explore near Dapoli. If you are in Dapoli then try to visit this fort.
You can visit the fort all year round. But avoid visiting this fort during high tides & heavy rainy season. Weather generally remains clear during the months of November to May.
How to Reach
By Air : Mumbai Airport is the nearest airport to reach this fort.
By Boat : To reach the fort, one has to take a boat ride from Harne village. You can reach the Suvarnadurg fort only by boats from Harne. Currently, there is no regular boat service to the fort but boats are available through the local fishermen. Every day, many tourists visit this fort by boats.
By Rail : Khed is the nearest railway station to reach this fort. The khed station is there on the Konkan Railway line. The distance between station & fort is 43 kms. You can hire vehicle outside the station to reach up to the fort. Auto rickshaws, jeeps & private cars are available outside the station
By Road : Harne is 230 kms away from Mumbai. Harne has good connectivity all year round to Dapoli (17 kms), Anjarle (7 kms) & Khed. Fort is 147 kms away from Ratnagiri, 187 kms from Pune and 227 kms from Kolhapur.

Suvarnadurg Fort,Maharashtra,India

Location: Suvarnadurg Fort, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India
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