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A less well-known, but splendidly
beautiful hill resort, In the southern range of sahyadri hills. Amboli at
an altitude of 690 m. is the last mountain resort before the coastal
highlands settle, With a sigh, to form flat beaches. Visit the numerous
view points for the pleasant view of the lush hills and fertile plain.
Amboli is on record as the wettest place in Maharashtra, with an average
of nearly 750 centimeters (269 inches) of rainfall a year, falling between
June and October. In rainy season, the hill station is wrapped in mist.
Seaview point offers a rare view of
the land all the way to the golden Konkan coast. Spend hours by yourself
angling for a fish at Hiranyakeshi or a picnic at Nagatta falls, Mahadev
gad And Narayan Gad. Submerged by dense forests and steep valleys, this
tranquil mountaintop offers some of the best panoramic views of the Konkan
coast.
The bauxite mine 10 K.Ms. away, is
a pleasant and very different excursion. If you are looking to spend a few
days in splendid isolation with your family Amboli is an ideal resort.
Amboli has a cool and invigorating climate – a welcome respite in summer. |
