Question

In which district Amboli a tourist destination is located?
1. Kolhapur
2. Sindhudurg
3. Raigad
4. Ratnagiri

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sindhudurg

The correct answer is Sindhudurg.

• Amboli is a hill station in the Sindhudurg district in south Maharashtra, India.
• Amboli lies in the Sahayadri Hills of Western India, one of the world's "Eco Hot-Spots"
• It abounds in unusual flora and fauna.
• However, as in the other parts of the Sahyadri Hills, denudation of the forest cover and unregulated government-assisted development are gradually ruining a once-pristine environment.

• The source of the Hiranyakeshi river lies in the hills around Amboli village.
• An ancient Shiva temple (called Hiranyakeshwar) sits at the cave where the water emerges. 
• The main attraction for tourists is the incredibly high rainfall (7 m average, per year) and the numerous waterfalls and mist during the monsoons.
• National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra - Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Tadoba-Andhari National Park, Chandoli National Park, etc.
• Famous Lakes in Maharashtra - Lonar, Venna, Rankala, Futala, etc.