Amba Ghat

This is the reason large number of national and international tourists are visiting this tourist centre almost in every season.The location Amba Ghat is quite well known for its beautiful natural surrounding and pleasant cool weather.Its height from sea level is 2100 ft.It is located on Kolhapur-Ratnagiri national highway NH 166 (Old NH 204) and this is the highest spot in Kolhapur district. Region beyond this is Konkan.In April & May daytime temperature of this area is 24 to 28 °c. while at night it 16 to 18 °c. There are a considerable number of places worth visiting and tourists feel a special pleasure of plucking and eating fruits like java plums or rose-apples.

Amba Ghat is the region rich in flora and fauna. The area is spotted with dense forest. With 'The Amba Resort' you can organize jungle tour to the forest with prior permission of the govt. The tour options are varied and includes jeep safari, bird watching, wan bhojan inside forests etc.which costs Rs.1300 / 10 people.

The Amba Ghat hugs the Sahyadri mountain ranges at a height of 2000 ft above sea level. It is a mountain pass on the NH204 (Ratnagiri-Kolhapur Highway). This mountain pass acted as a connecting link from Kolhapur to the Konkan during Shivaji Maharaj’s time.  It is in close proximity to the historical Pawankhind and the Vishalgad Fort as also Rehan Baba Dargah. It is now a venue for paragliding adventure sport. Amba Ghat is well known for its beautiful verdant surroundings and cool weather and is a convenient tourist destination for short weekend holidays.

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