Located at an elevation of about 690 metres above sea-level, Amboli is a hill station that attracts travellers longing for some peace and tranquillity during their vacation spent in Malvan. It is a relatively unexplored tourist location, situated in Sahyadri Hills of the Indian state, Maharashtra. Some unique varieties of flora and fauna, which can be explored by travellers during their time spent in this region. The Hiranyakeshi River, which is a tributary of Ghataprabha River, originates in the hills of Amboli village. A cave which exists close to the origins of Hiranyakeshi River, also has an ancient temple of Lord Shiva in its vicinity. The word Hiranyakeshi is a Sanskrit word, which literally translates as 'one with golden hair', used as a reference to Goddess Parvati. Many of the Malvan holiday packages include this amazing destination in their itinerary, giving tourists the opportunity to explore its fabulous offerings. It is believed that about 108 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva exist in Amboli, of which only a few have been uncovered till date.

Amboli is connected by road to all the major cities near it, such as, Belgaum, Kolhapur, and Panjim. Three-wheeler rickshaws and private taxis are the only available means of local transport in this hill station. People arriving in this region can find them parked outside the bus stand, and can hire them at reasonable rates. Buses run by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) ply frequently through Amboli. Tourists can get to the hill station using these buses at a nominal charge. Tourists who prefer to travel by trains can get to Amboli from Sawantwadi Railway Station using private cars. Lush green hills and plains of Amboli can be viewed from several points. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to this invigorating hill station to get some respite from the scorching heat of summers in many other parts of the country. Sunset Point, Nagartas Fall, and Narayangad are some of the places worth visiting for people touring Amboli. Most of these places can be covered by travellers in a day using three-wheeler rickshaws or private vehicles.

For covering all the interesting places to visit in this hill station, it is essential for tourists to have a comfortable accommodation. The excellent hotels in Malvan region offer rooms and suites that are elegantly furnished and have a truly relaxing ambience created in them. Guests of these hotels can have all the latest facilities provided in their rooms, such as, multi-channel television, bath tub, and running hot and cold water. Among all the essentials that tourists look for while booking hotels is the quality of food served in them. For this reason, many of the popular hotels have delicious varieties of local as well as other popular cuisines served in their multi-cuisine restaurants by well-trained stewards. Some of these hotels arrange sightseeing tours and adventure trips for guests, on demand. This facility covers all the interesting places located in and around Malvan, including Amboli.