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| Amboli guide
>>> Amboli travel guide and tourist information on Amboli, how to get to Amboli,
also details on sightseeing in Amboli, best time to visit Amboli and accommodation in
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Just a hop, skip and a jump away
from Mumbai lie a series of sylvan hillstations- some slowly succumbing to the
commercialism of the 21st century, but others managing to hold out against all odds. In
your pursuit of peace and solitude, perhaps you will come across Amboli, a tranquil hill
station on the Western Ghats, surrounded by thick forests and tree canopied hills. On the
coastal side, Amboli peers over the tree-lined sandy ribbon of the Konkan coast; on the
other three sides, you are rewarded by a magnificent panorama of the sweeping valley.
Amboli is very charming in winter when the rains have stopped and there are a thousand
waterfalls gushing down the hills. |
Amboli is an idyllic place to relax, unwind
and go for long walks. Spend your days meandering through Amboli's scenic hillscapes and
misty forests, pack a picnic and wander up untrodden paths.Go fishing at Hiranya Keshi,
picnic at Nagatta Falls, Mahadev Gad and Narayan Gad, go sightseeing at the Bauxite Mines,
Sea View and Shirgaonkar.
So when you just want to get away from it all, come to Amboli. The chances are that you
will lose track of time in this quiet retreat with its rejuvenating climate and charming
mountain scenery.
Best time to visit Amboli
Amboli's bracing climate makes it a year round destination. Amboli is at its rain-washed
best just after the monsoons when waterfalls cascade down the mountains. Carry light
woollens and rain protection when you visit Amboli, no matter what the weather.
Getting to Amboli
Amboli is 549 km from Mumbai and 390 km from Pune. The railhead nearest to Amboli is at
Sawantwadi, 30 km away. You can get here on State Transport buses from Mumbai, Pune and
Belgaum. Taxis and rickshaws are available, or you can hire cycles and move around on
horseback
Accommodation in Amboli
There are hotels, motels, tourist guesthouses and an MTDC resort in Amboli; take your
pick. The tariff at Amboli's MTDC resort ranges from about Rs 400 for a deluxe room to Rs
700 for a suite. For those looking for cheaper accommodation, there's also a forest
resthouse and a PWD bungalow in Amboli. |
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