Travel from Ratnagiri to Amba (60 km) via Sakhara. The 5 km Amba ghat - Amba road stretch is scenic. During the monsoon season, one can enjoy the beauty of forest, flora and fauna. A small road leads to the fort (20 km). A dargah and temple on top of the fort. Pavankhind is nearby.

Trek from Gajapur near Vishalgad fort to reach a huge plateau named Ghod Uddanadha Mal. A 5 km trek takes one to a 30 m deep gorge. A further 5 km trek via Dhangarwadi takes one to Dandhrepani (15 km from Malkapur). From where one can get bus to Kolhapur.