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Major city · India

Amboli

Spend a single day in Amboli to see the waterfalls and viewpoints; stay overnight only in monsoon season if you prefer cooler nights.

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Amboli is a small hill‑station in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Its main attractions – waterfalls, temples and viewpoints – are clustered within a few kilometres of the bus stand, so one day is enough for most visitors. Overnight stays are useful in June–July when the monsoon makes the climate pleasant and the town busier.

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More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Jun–Jul (monsoon, cool and green)
avoid Aug–Oct (heavy rain, road slips)
Airports
GOI · IXG
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Amboli: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amboli112 ▾
  • All services112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amboli, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hiranyakeshi TempleKavleshet PointNangarta FallsAmboli WaterfallsSunset Point
Airports
GOI Dabolim Airport, Goa (57 km (35 mi), taxi or bus via Sawantwadi) · IXG Belgaum Airport (70 km (43 mi), taxi)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Jun–Jul. Avoid: Aug–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amboli: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

20 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

22 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

18 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

12 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

19°C (66°F)

8 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk or hire a local auto‑rickshaw; roads to points like Kavleshet and Mahadev Gad are rough, so a 4‑WD vehicle is advisable. No card payments – carry cash.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Belgaum

go

Door to door: ≈3 h

Bus from Amboli to Belgaum, about 2–3 h

Visit historic forts and market.

Sawantwadi

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus or taxi, 30 km (19 mi), ~1 h

Explore the palace and local crafts.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Green Valley Resort

MTDC‑approved, near Amboli check post

Hotel JRD International

Medium‑priced, close to bus stand

Hotel Sailee

Near bus stand, basic amenities

Whistling Woods

MTDC‑approved, on highway

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed (check)
Mid
₹1,800–2,500 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed (check)
High
₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed (check)

Watch out

Safety

Amboli is generally safe; main risks are slippery roads during monsoon and limited night transport, so travel in daylight and keep cash secure.
  • Only cash accepted; ATMs at BOI and Sindhudurg Bank.
  • Roads to some viewpoints are poorly maintained; drive slowly.
  • Limited bus service; check schedules for Belgaum‑Sawantwadi buses (₹51 (≈ under US$1), half‑hourly).

Emergency numbers

All services
112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amboli. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Jul (monsoon, cool and green) · avoid Aug–Oct (heavy rain, road slips) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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