A weekend trip to an touched and tranquil hill station of Maharashtra- Matheran Matheran is Asia's only automobile free region. The charming Matheran calls a for a unique vacation. The panoramic view from Alexander and other viewpoint will mesmerise you. Here is a brief description of the place.
Maharashtra is a state with deep-seated history. It is a state with all the necessary elements to grow more. The state is well-known for its capital Mumbai. Well, Maharashtra has different aspects which attract travellers from around the globe. Beaches, hill stations, caves, forts, malls, cruise and with many more attractions, Maharashtra is a complete package for
the visitors. Likewise, Matheran is a popular hill station in Maharashtra. The dwellers of the state often visit the place in weekend and enjoy the unpolluted air of the region. Matheran is a tranquil hill town and it is located just 2 hours away from Mumbai. It provides a breathtaking view of the Sahyadri Hills. Despite being visited by a large number of tourists every year, Matheran still retains its peaceful environ. It is situated at an altitude of 800 metres. The name Matheran means jungle on the top of the hill. The lush greenery and the collection of both flora and fauna make this hill station an amazing place to spend a wonderful holiday with your family. Besides, the hilly environ and some breathtaking viewpoints, toy train is one of the major attractions of Matheran resorts.
On your way towards Matheran, you will enjoy the dense forests. Vehicles are banned after Dasturi point and this initiative offers an unpolluted atmosphere to the region. The old charm, especially the architecture of the place is a combination of British and Parsi style. This an eye-catching combination and you will enjoy the sight of this unique architecture. When you enter the town, you can hire mules or horses but it is not a good idea to torture those poor animals when it is just a 15-20 mins straight road walk from the marketplace to the top. You will
definitely enjoy the nature walk and it is a beat way to explore a town. There are nearly 38 points at Matheran. Of course it is not possible to visit all on a weekend trip. Well, Alexander Point, One Tree Hill Point, Echo Point and Charlotte Point are the popular points. However, you need approximately 4 to 5 hours in hand to enjoy these points. The majestic and panoramic view of the valley is a delight. This hill station is the only automobile free region in Asia and it is also declared as the eco-sensitive region by Ministry of Environment and Forest, India. So, you can guess the charm of Matheran. The untouched and unspoiled Matheran is one of the best hill stations in India.
There are a large number of Matheran hotels which provides a comfortable stay to their guests. Most of the hotels offer vegetarian
dishes. Matheran Bazaar is a good place to bring some souvenirs back home. Chikki is a famous sweet of this region. So, when you are here don't forget to taste some delicious chikkis. Upto Neral Junction Station, it is well-connected by both Mumbai and Pune. From Neral, the toy train takes you through an amazing zigzag route to Matheran. You can also hire a car to Neral. The journey to Matheran is a wonderful one.
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