Amba Ghat | |
Photo Width: | 250px |
Location: | Maharashtra, India |
Range: | Sahyadri |
Coordinates: | 17.0007°N 73.7772°W |
Map: | India Maharashtra |
Amba Ghat pronounced as /[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]