Amboli is located in the Sawantwadi taluka of Sindhudurga district, Maharashtra state, India. Amboli Ghat is a mountain pass on the road from Sawantwadi to Kolhapur and Belagavi, connecting Maharashtra and Karnataka. The ghat is known for its heavy rainfall, thick forests, waterfalls, and scenic beauty, making it a popular tourist destination. This place is located at a distance of 31 km from Sawantwadi, 68 km from Belgaum, 80 km from Panjim, and 128 km from Kolhapur. 

          Amboli is a beautiful hill station located in the lap of the Sahyadri mountain range, i.e., Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Amboli is famous for beautiful waterfalls, green hills, and abundant biodiversity. This hill station is located at an altitude of about 690 meters above sea level. Amboli receives a lot of rainfall. That is why it is called the Chirrapunji of Maharashtra. Amboli is the 2nd-highest rainfall Place in Maharashtra & 1st one is Panchgani. 

     During the British period, Amboli was the main transit point for the Vengurla-Belgaum trade route. Knowing the importance of this place, British officer Colonel Westrop converted it into a hill station in 1880. Amboli was also the summer place of the rulers of the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty. Amboli is a treasure trove of biodiversity. During the monsoon, this place turns into a green paradise. As soon as the rains start, we get to see many waterfalls here. That is why Amboli is also called the Land of Seasonal Waterfalls. If you want to see the beauty of Amboli, then come here during the monsoon. When the monsoon meets Maharashtra, heaven descends on earth.

      Two days are enough to explore Amboli. Amboli is a 2-day & 1 Night travel journey. Here we are exploring the beautiful waterfalls and scenic viewpoints of Amboli Ghat. Such as Amboli Waterfalls, Nangartas Waterfalls, Reverse Waterfalls, Baba Waterfalls, Mahadevgad View Point, Kavalesaad View Point, Shirgaonkar View Point, Amboli Sunset Point, Hiranyakeshi Temple, and Amboli Forest Park. Here are the top best tourist locations of Amboli Ghat. 

1. Nangartas Waterfalls

If you are coming to Amboli from Kolhapur or Belgaum, then the first place you see on the way is Nangartas Waterfalls. This waterfall is located at a distance of 10 km from Amboli village. This waterfall is located next to the Belgaum-Sawantwadi highway. At its entrance, you get to see a small, beautiful temple of Shri Nangardev. After descending from its side, you get to see the top view of this Nangartas waterfall. If you go a little further from here, you also get to see the straight view of this waterfall. Here, the rainwater from the mountains falls into a 40-foot ravine. This waterfall looks like Nangar. That is why it is called Nangartas Waterfalls. This waterfall is small but beautiful. It is also dangerous.

2. Reverse Waterfalls, Kavalesaad Point

        When you come forward towards Amboli after seeing Nangartas Waterfalls, you will find Kavalesaad Point in the middle of the way. It is named as Kavalshet Point on the Google map. Here, you get to see reverse waterfalls. There is a small road to go to Kavalesaad Point. You can also come with your bike or car. While going to Kavalesaad Point, you will find a small check post. Here, you have to pay an entry fee of Rs 10 per person. While going, you also get to see the plateau of Karvi flowers on the side of the road. These Karvi plants flower once in seven to eight years. If you come here in the month of September, then you can see Karvi flowers. 

         The Reverse Waterfalls of Kavalesaad Point is located at a distance of around 9.6 KM from Amboli village. No reverse waterfalls here. It is an illusion. We feel so after seeing the natural phenomenon here.   Here, the strong winds around push the flow of waterfalls upwards, which creates the illusion of reverse waterfalls.  Here, the rainwater from the mountains falls into a gorge of around 400 feet. There are big mountains around. There is no space for the wind to pass. Therefore, the water starts flying upwards due to the wind pressure. And seeing this, we get the illusion of reverse waterfalls. 

          Avoid risky selfies here. Nothing is more important than your life. A death occurred here a few days ago. Therefore, some people have started calling the Kavalesaad point as suicide point. Enjoy the beautiful view of this beautiful waterfall, but be careful.

3. Amboli Waterfalls 

            When you move 10 km ahead from Kavalesaad point towards Sawantwadi, you first come across Amboli village. And if you move 3 km ahead from here, you see the Amboli waterfalls. This waterfall is located next to the Sawantwadi Belgaum highway. You do not get special vehicle parking here. You have to park your vehicles by adjusting them on the roadside. 

            There is no charge for seeing Amboli waterfalls from the roadside. If you want to go closer, go under the falls or take photos, you have to pay 20 rupees as an entry ticket. This waterfall is located between big rocks in the middle of a dense green forest. It is very crowded here during the rainy season. You see many shops on the roadside ahead of Amboli waterfalls. There, you get hot bhaji, hot corn, and hot tea. You can taste them.

4. Amboli Waterfalls NO-3 / Amboli Maya Waterfalls 

             After going 1 km ahead from Amboli Waterfalls, you see another beautiful waterfall. It is called Amboli Waterfalls No. 03 or Amboli Maya Waterfalls. Many seasonal waterfalls in Amboli Ghat suddenly appear during heavy rains. To see Amboli Maya Waterfalls, you have to pay an entry ticket of 20 rupees. But it is worth paying. This is a very beautiful waterfall. Enjoy its beauty.

5. Amboli Sunset Point 

                If you come back from Amboli waterfalls towards the Amboli village, you get to see Amboli Sunset Point on the way. Sunset Point is located at a distance of 2 KM from Amboli village. During the monsoon, the visibility in this place will not be clear due to the heavy rainfall. 

6. Mahadevgad Viewpoint 

          You can directly go to the Mahadevgad viewpoint from the Amboli Sunset Point. Mahadevgad View Point is located at a distance of just 3.5 KM from Amboli village. Here, you get to see some remains of the heritage of the Maratha Empire along with the spectacular views of the hills. But during the monsoon, the visibility is not clear. There is a lot of fog. Some new constructions have been done for a tourist attraction in Mahadevgad, and you can see them. You can click photos with them.

7. Amboli Village 

         From Mahadevgad, you can come directly to Amboli village and stay here. Here you can easily find many homestays and hotels according to your budget. Most of the people of Amboli work in the Indian Army. And the rest of the people are associated with rice farming and tourism-related businesses. Some people say that this village got its name, Amboli, because of the traditional Maharashtrian dish Amboli.

8. Hiranyakeshi Temple

           You can start your second day of travel journey from the Hiranyakeshi Temple. Hiranyakeshi Temple is located at a distance of 5 KM from Amboli village. This temple is located in a dense forest. You can bring your car here. You have to walk a little further from the parking space. This place is also the origin of the Hiranyakeshi River.

       Hiranyakeshi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati Devi. Hiranyakeshi means one who has Golden Hair. There is a self-manifested Shivling inside the cave here. It is called Hiranyakeshwar. There is a pond in front of Hiranyakeshi Temple. This is the origin of the Hiranyakeshi River. The architecture of the temple is simple. But so beautiful. Here spirituality meets the beauty of nature.

9. Amboli Forest Park / Butterfly Park

            While returning after visiting Hiranyakeshi temple, you get to see a beautiful view of Amboli village. There is a forest park in Amboli village. It is called Butterfly Park. You can also see it. Here you see a map of the Amboli tourist places. Take a screenshot of it, it will be useful later. In this park, you get some information about the biodiversity of Amboli. From here, you can go to Parikshit Point.  

10. Shirgaonkar View Point

         From Amboli forest park, you can directly go to the Baba Waterfalls.  Shirgaonkar View Point is situated on the way. This point is located at a distance of 4 KM from Amboli village. You can also visit it. This place is best for bird sightings. But during the monsoon, the visibility is not clear.

11. Baba Waterfalls / Kumbhwade Waterfalls

           Baba Waterfalls is located in Kumbhwade village at a distance of 19 KM from Amboli village. Its name is Kumbhwade Waterfalls. But people have made it famous on social media by the name Baba Waterfalls. While going, you also see a beautiful village called Chaukul. Baba Waterfalls is located on private property. To see it, one has to pay 50 rupees per person and 100 rupees separately for vehicle parking. Here you see a lot of waterfalls falling from the top of the mountain rocks.