Amboli : Whistling Woods
As a kid Amboli was a frequently visited place , it was the hill stations closest to my home about 4 hrs drive , its gigantic waterfalls , dark forests and misty surroundings always left us spellbound. Amboli gave us an opportunity to drench in waterfalls which were rare for someone from plains, back then i wasn't much introduced to the world or trekking , himalayas and the mighty sahyadris. In those days Amboli was just like any other hill station in India where people come for party , enjoy drinks loud music and leave behind loads of plastic and garbage. Amboli is a changed place now , and has changed for good , thanks to the grueling efforts of nature lovers like Hemant Ogle , conservationists like Saili Palande - Datar and clubs like Malbar Conservation Club ,Amboli now is buzzing hub of nature conservation and a place frequented by all the nature lovers , herpetologists and jungle lovers. Many endemic species of frogs , snakes and butterflies have been identified. Amboli pr...