| Sightseeing Highlights: The main attractions are the many viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of the valley such as Sea-view Point, Purvicha Vas, and Mahadevgad Point - all of which unfold a view of the Konkan coast merging with the Arabian Sea. Tourists can visit the ruins of Madhavgadh fort in the vicinity.
One can also visit the historic botanical gardens and picnic there.
Mahadevgad and Narayangad are other hill stations in the area. There is also a small temple and a red laterite cave nearby that is a base for exploration by many trekkers.
Other Activities:
Tourists can visit the Hiranya Keshi temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva; while Nagatra falls and Narayangad, which are about 9 km away, are perfect for picnicking and angling.
One can shop for the famous Savantwadi wooden toys and numerous food items made of the sour fruit Kokum. Located in the Sahyadri ranges in the Western Ghats, Amboli
is a quaint hill station, surrounded by thick forests of the Anjani
tree and plantations of cardamom; and crisscrossed by a number of tiny
streams. It is situated at a height of 690 m and is particularly known
for the forests and steep mountains on one side and having the sandy
Konkan coast on the other side. This hill station is also the wettest
place in Maharashtra, receiving the maximum rainfall and is popular during the monsoons. |
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