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Amboli is one of the best tourist destinations as well as the perfect vacation spot for families to spend quality time. Located somewhat in the southern ranges of the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats, this is a mind-blowing hill resort or a mountain resort situated in Maharashtra along the coastal highlands. There are multiple attractions and places to see at Amboli.
In addition, Amboli is one of the few hill stations in Maharashtra, where one can easily see the vast expanses of the Arabian sea, which gives the bird’s eye view of the Konkan coast. Places to see at Amboli consist of various tourist points such as:
Madhavgad Fort
This point overlooks Konkan and the twin forts, Manohar Fort and Santosh Gad. It offers the best and panoramic vistas, especially of the Konkan coastal area.
Waterfalls at Amboli
Amboli receives about 750 cm (i.e. about 269 inches) of rainfall each year and the view of Nagata Falls is excellent during monsoon.
Parikshit Point
This is the highest peak in Amboli. Once you reach the highest point, the view from the top is spectacular.
Kawaleshet valley
This is one of the significant tourist spots in Amboli. It is an echo point at Amboli. You can hear your own voice thrown back by spectacular valleys at you.
Hiranyakeshi temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a cool and calm place for those looking for a holy spiritual experience.
Amboli is located at an altitude of about 690 meters above sea level. It is a picturesque hill resort that greatly displays the evidence of what kind of divine intervention was there in its creation. The best part is that it nests coyer in the Sahyadri hills of the Sindhudurg district, making it filled with steep mountains and deep mountains.
There are many other points to see covered with green stretches and various activities to do in Amboli. Besides sightseeing, various holidaymakers can indulge in trekking, picnicking, angling, night safari, rock climbing, etc.