Ghats of Konkan

    Konkan is perhaps the greenest belt of Maharashtra.. This narrow strip called Konkan is between Arabian sea & Mountain range of Sahyadri. Sahyadri Mountain range runs parallel to coast of Konkan.. One has to cross the Sahyadri to reach Deccan plateau.
   There are many ghats connecting Konkan to the Deccan plateau. These all ghats are true paradise for riders & drivers. Especially from July to February travelling through these ghats is real treat to your eyes.

   National Highway 17 runs through entire length of Konkan starting from Mumbai & National Highway 4 runs parallel to the prior but is on the other side of Sahyadri. If you travel from Mumbai to Goa.. You will come across many ghats Khandala Ghat, Bhor Ghat, Tamhini Ghat, Par Ghat, Ambenali Ghat, Kumbharli Ghat, Amba Ghat, Karul Ghat, Amboli Ghat, Fonda Ghat. Apart from these ghats connecting NH17 & NH4 you have to cross Kashedi Ghat & Parshuram Ghat. If you are travelling north of Mumbai thats in Thane district, you will come across Malshej Ghat & Thull Ghat. In this post I am not going in depth, but will limit the contents just to 2-3 line introduction of these Ghats.. In fact separate article on each ghat can be written as these ghats host many tourist attractions, dams, forts, sancturies & beauty of nature..

Khadala Ghat:
  This is between Khopoli & Lonavala, this is very famous ghat. After construction of express way, it doesn't look like ghat though. Many tourists visit hill stations of Khandala & Lonavla. One can see Lohgad & Visapur forts guarding the ghat.

Tamhini Ghat

Tamhini Ghat:
  This ghat connects Kolad & Mangaon with Pune. A very beautiful & green strip especially from august to november. Mulshi dam on this route is becoming popular tourist destination.

Bhor Ghat:
  Historically important ghat connects Mahad with Shirwal. This route is surrounded by many dams namely nira-deoghar, bhatghar and Veer.



Parghat & Ambenali Ghat:
  Again a very famous strip. Konkan side till pargaon of this ghat is usually called Parghat whereas the road in after that is called Ambenali ghat. This ghat connects Poladpur in konkan with Wai in satara district. Many places of interest like Pratapgad fort, tapola sanctury & hill station mahabaleshwar.

Kumbharli Ghat

Kumbharli Ghat:
  After entering Ratnagiri district, this is the first ghat that will connect you to NH4. This ghat is between Chiplun & Karad. Huge Koynanagar dam is in close proximity of this dam.

Amba Ghat:
  This very prominent ghat, is a national highway NH204. Connector of two important cities Ratnagiri & Kolhapur. This ghat starts from village called Pali on NH17.

Phonda Ghat:
  This ghat runs between Kankavli & Kolhapur.

Amboli Ghat:
  This is perhaps the southernmost ghat in Maharashtra. It connects Sawantwadi with Belgaum. A beautiful hill station Amboli is nestled on this route.

Parshuram Ghat:
  This Ghat is beween Khed & Chiplun. Famous temple Of lord Parshuram is atop this route. One can have amazing view of Vasishthi river.

Malshej Ghat

Malshej Ghat:
  Again one more very famous picnic spot. This route is famous for Flamingos which come here during rains. There is also a wonderful resort called "Flamingo resort" atop this ghat. One can do Harishchandragad trek from here.

Thull Ghat:
   This route connects Kasara & Igatpuri..




So, Here is the brief introduction of all important ghats in Konkan. All my driving/ riding lovers friends.. take out ur machines & conquer them all.. & dont forget to write ur experiences..