Description:
At a distance of 67 km from Pune, 95 km from Mumbai and 282 km
from Aurangabad, Lonavala is a beautiful hill station in Pune district of
Maharashtra. It lies at an altitude of 622 m in the Sahyadri Ranges which
separate the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan Coast. Lonavala is among the top hill stations in
Maharashtra and also one of the famous Tourist places in Maharashtra. This is
also among the best tourist places to visit near Mumbai & Pune.
At a distance of 94 km from Mumbai, 56 km from
Lonavala and 122 km from Pune, Matheran is a small hill station in Raigad
district of Maharashtra. Situated at an altitude of 800 m in the Western Ghats
range, Matheran is one of the smallest hill stations in Maharashtra. It is one
of the top monsoon destinations in Maharashtra and also among popular hill
stations near Mumbai & Pune for a weekend trip.
Matheran was
developed by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district collector of Thane district
in 1850 AD. The place was developed by Lord Elphinstone, the Governor of
Bombay, as a summer resort for the British. Matheran is
birthplace of famous freedom fighter Veer Bhai Kotwal. The Matheran Hill Railway
was built in 1907 AD by Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy and covers a distance of 20 km,
over large swathes of forest territory. The Matheran hill railway, also known
as Matheran Light Railway (MLR), is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage
Site status.
Matheran, which means 'forest on the forehead', is an
eco-sensitive region declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest,
Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station. No private
automobiles are allowed into Matheran town. Tourists to Matheran have to drive
up to Dasturi Point (2.5 km) and reach Matheran by foot or pony.
Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide
panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point,
Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point,
Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are the some
important tourist attractions in Matheran. Matheran also offers activities such
as trekking, hiking, climbing, etc. The ride on the toy train which connects
Neral to Matheran used to be quite famous but the service has now been
discontinued temporarily.
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the
nearest airport, which is around 90 km from Matheran. Mumbai is well connected
to other major airports in India and abroad.
Matheran, which means 'forest on the forehead', is an
eco-sensitive region declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest,
Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station. No private
automobiles are allowed into Matheran town. Tourists to Matheran have to drive
up to Dasturi Point (2.5 km) and reach Matheran by foot or pony.
Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide
panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point,
Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point,
Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are the some
important tourist attractions in Matheran. Matheran also offers activities such
as trekking, hiking, climbing, etc. The ride on the toy train which connects
Neral to Matheran used to be quite famous but the service has now been
discontinued temporarily.
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the
nearest airport, which is around 90 km from Matheran. Mumbai is well connected
to other major airports in India and abroad.
Matheran, which means 'forest on the forehead', is an
eco-sensitive region declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest,
Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station. No private
automobiles are allowed into Matheran town. Tourists to Matheran have to drive
up to Dasturi Point (2.5 km) and reach Matheran by foot or pony.
Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide
panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point,
Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point,
Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are the some
important tourist attractions in Matheran. Matheran also offers activities such
as trekking, hiking, climbing, etc. The ride on the toy train which connects
Neral to Matheran used to be quite famous but the service has now been
discontinued temporarily.
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the
nearest airport, which is around 90 km from Matheran. Mumbai is well connected
to other major airports in India and abroad.
Matheran, which means 'forest on the forehead', is an eco-sensitive region declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station. No private automobiles are allowed into Matheran town. Tourists to Matheran have to drive up to Dasturi Point (2.5 km) and reach Matheran by foot or pony.
Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point, Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point, Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are the some important tourist attractions in Matheran. Matheran also offers activities such as trekking, hiking, climbing, etc. The ride on the toy train which connects Neral to Matheran used to be quite famous but the service has now been discontinued temporarily.
Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the nearest airport, which is around 90 km from Matheran. Mumbai is well connected to other major airports in India and abroad.
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