Why visit Amboli in the monsoon if you are in Goa

Franky Gracias

WILD AMBOLI

The monsoon in Amboli, a hill station closest to Goa's North, brings the Western Ghats (known as Sahyadris in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra) alive with the sound of croaking frogs and glowing fireflies.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Frogs | Photo: Franky Gracias

FEEL ON CLOUD NINE

In the day time, one can gaze out from Amboli’s hilltop points and watch valleys vanish into the clouds.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Clouds | Valleys | Photo: Franky Gracias

HAVEN OF HILLS

On your way up to Amboli, you will see that every curve hides a hill point with a jaw-dropping view.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Clouds | Views | Photo: Franky Gracias

DEVOTION CALLS

Visit the Hiranyakeshi temple which is situated 5 kms from the Amboli bus stand. This temple is the point from where the Hiranyakeshi river originates.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Temple | Devotion | Photo: Franky Gracias

INTO THE STILLNESS

Late evenings in Amboli are made for quiet awe and the occasional animal sighting, if you have a keen eye.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Woods | Photo: Franky Gracias

WILD ENCOUNTERS

In the darkness of the night, Amboli transforms into a glowing canvas of mist and magic, setting the stage for a spellbinding encounter with its elusive wildlife.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Vine snake | Photo: Franky Gracias

WHERE VALLEYS WHISPER

If you have nothing to do, just stand atop Sahyadri cliffs and feel the wind rush from the green valleys below.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Valley view | Photo: Franky Gracias

NATURE'S BALCONY

Amboli’s monsoon charm can be best witnessed at two of its highest points: Mahadev Gad (in picture) and Kavlesad.

Goa | Amboli | Hill station | Western Ghats | Highest points | Photo: Franky Gracias

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