Amboli Ghat

Amboli Ghat
LocationMaharashtra, India
RangeSahyadri

Amboli Ghat is a mountain pass in the Sahyadri. The hill station of Amboli lies on this ghat. It’s on the way from Kolhapur to Sawantwadi (via Amboli). This ghat receives heavy rainfall and is surrounded by thick forest, waterfalls and beautiful natural landscape.[1] This ghat is one of the tourist attractions in Maharashtra.

Selfie deaths

On 31 July 2017, two travelers died after falling into a 2,000 feet deep valley in Amboli Ghat while trying to take a selfie. [2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Adventures Drive Through The 9 Majestic Ghats of Maharashtra
  2. ^ "Disturbing video: Two drunk men fall to their death in Amboli Ghat". 3 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Body of youth who fell into valley in Amboli recovered". 4 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Caught on Camera: 2 Fall into 2,000-Ft Deep Valley in Maharashtra, die".
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