Amba Ghat
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17°00′02″N 73°46′38″E / 17.0006888°N 73.7772247°E
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Amba Ghat | |
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![]() A stream near Amba hamlet close to the pass. | |
Location | Maharashtra, India |
Range | Sahyadri |
Coordinates | 17°00′02″N 73°46′38″E / 17.0006888°N 73.7772247°E |
Amba Ghat [ˈɒːmbə gæt] is a mountain pass on Ratnagiri-Kolhapur road (NH 204) in Maharashtra, India, at a height of 2000 ft above sea-level,[1] This ghat lies in the Sahyadri mountain ranges (Western Ghats) and has picturesque mountain-scapes and a pleasant climate. It is situated near Shahuwadi, Kolhapur district,[2] and has nearby interesting places are Pawankhind and Vishalgad fort. It is a convenient weekend destination for Kolhapur tourists.
The area has also become a venue for paragliding sport.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Amba Ghat
- ^ "Pray for more dhoop, this Diwali". The Times of India. 19 October 2009. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014.
- ^ "20 armymen to paraglide from Kamshet to Ratnagiri". The Times of India. 10 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013.
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