Caution
Amboli in December
Maharashtra, India
Dry. Not worth visiting.
Why December scores 2/5
Weather
Dry. Not worth visiting.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. Careful in monsoon.. road condition: Ghat road from all directions — scenic but winding.. public transport: Buses from Sawantwadi.. from nearest city: Kolhapur 70km. Goa 90km. Belgaum 70km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Amboli outpost. nearest hospital: Government hospital Amboli. Sawantwadi (30km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio basic. Very limited coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Waterfall excitement, Nature education
Elevation
690m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | Dry. Waterfalls gone. Not much to see. |
| February | 1/5 | Very dry. Skip. |
| March | 1/5 | Dry and warm. Skip. |
| April | 1/5 | Hot. No water features. Pointless. |
| May | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon. Nothing. |
| June | 4/5 | Monsoon arrives — waterfalls start. Green explosion. |
| July | 5/5 | PEAK — every cliff is a waterfall. Lush. Leeches. Magical. |
| August | 5/5 | Peak monsoon continues. Best month. King cobras active. |
| September | 4/5 | Late monsoon. Still dramatic. Fewer leeches. |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Green fading. Some waterfalls still. |
| November | 2/5 | Drying out. Most waterfalls stopped. |
| Decemberviewing | 2/5 | Dry. Not worth visiting. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kolhapur 70km. Goa 90km. Belgaum 70km.. Roads: Ghat road from all directions — scenic but winding.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Careful in monsoon.. Public transport: Buses from Sawantwadi.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
690m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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