Amba Ghat
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.
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 A stream near Amba hamlet close to the pass. | |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Range | Sahyadri |
The area has also become a venue for paragliding sport.[3]
References
- Amba Ghat
- "Pray for more dhoop, this Diwali". The Times of India. 19 October 2009.
- "20 armymen to paraglide from Kamshet to Ratnagiri". The Times of India. 10 November 2009.
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