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MATHERAN
Matheran is a beautiful hill station located in the south-west, about 90 km from Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra in western India. Situated at an altitude of about 2650 feet, the Matheran tourist destination is situated in the mountainous region of the Western Ghats range. Matheran's proximity to the big busy cities makes it an early resort destination on weekends. Matheran means forest on the head. History tells us that Matheran was discovered in the year 1850 by a person named 'Hugh Polintz Mullet'. Along with Panchgani, this place was also developed by the British as a summer tourist destination.
Tourist spot
Matheran is at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. Like other tourist places, Matheran also has many scenic spots, which offer mesmerizing views of the nearby horizon.
Penorama Point - This is a point that provides a 360-degree view of the entire area. Tourists get enchanted by seeing the sunrise and sunset that can be seen from this place.
Heart Point - An enchanting view of the light of different colors coming from the night life of Mumbai presents Heart Point.
Louis Point - A historical fort can be clearly seen from this point, which is another famous site of Matheran. Presently this fort is now a ruin, but it was a unique and strong royal structure of its time.
Other attractions
Some other famous points of Matheran are 'Monkey Point', 'Procupine Point' and 'One Tree Hill Point'. Matheran is filled with buildings and monuments inspired by old British architecture. Most of these structures have been declared 'World Heritage Sites'. The lake named Charlotte is the best place to relax. Travelers can see different types of birds here. A quiet environment can be enjoyed while walking on the shore or spending time with children in the garden. While staying at this place, one must see the rural temple of Pisarnath. 'Morbe Dam' is another place related to water. The forests of Matheran are dense and in some parts impenetrable. Tourists are surprised to see the monkeys freely roaming around the entire area. It is generally advised that tourists do not carry any plastic items with them, as monkeys may snatch it.
Vehicle barred area
An interesting fact about Matheran is that it is one of the few areas in the world where vehicles of any kind are not allowed. It is ecologically influenced and gives visitors a glimpse of the times when there were no vehicles nearby. Due to the absence of vehicles, there is very little noise of pollution and horns of vehicles, as a result, this small hill station has maintained attractive peace even after thousands of tourists who come every day. This is the reason why no tourist can escape from the horse riding activity here. There are also hand operated trains. Only an ambulance can go here.
Creative artwork
Customers in the market around here often get excited, because there are many items for tourists, from creative artwork to souvenirs that can be bought and taken home. Matheran is almost protected from scorching heat even in summer. The weather here remains cool throughout the year, where the nights are surprisingly cold. People who come here often vow to come here due to the enticing natural scenery, which attracts them during the monsoon.
How to reach
Matheran is easily accessible from all major cities and metros of India. Whether the journey is by air, road or rail. Matheran is closely connected by rail. The journey from Rail to Matheran is breathtaking. If tourists are planning to reach by air, then Pune is the nearest airport, from where one has to go via ghat by vehicle. The best option to reach here is own vehicle. But one should be careful in this situation, because some of the routes here prove to be difficult even for skilled drivers.
Approximately, there are 38 viewpoints in the Matheran that offers the sweeping view of Western Ghats. But out of all these places, Louisa Point is quite prominent and significant because of the myriad of attractions that are easily visible from here like long-lived old forts, chattering waterfalls and blooming lake gardens. Don't forget to watch out for the panoramic view of the Prabal and Vishalgad fort that can be seen from the Louisa point. Visit here to get bowled by the beauty of the green.
