A hill station and also a municipal council, ‘Matheran’ is located in the Karjat Tahsilin, the Rajgad district in Maharashtra. Known as the smallest hill station in India, Matheran is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea level. This hill station is situated at a distance of about 90 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Pune. Matheran’s proximity to many metropolitan cities makes it a popular weekend getaway for urban residents. Matheran, which means “forest on the forehead” (of the mountains) is an Eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It is also Asia’s only automobile-free hill station.
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Here are some of the sight seeing points of Matheran.
Louisa Point-
‘Louisa point’ is the best place to enjoy the spectacular view of the city and the remains of Prabal and Vishalgad fort. Lion’s head is another attraction nearby.
Monkey Point-
Located in Maharashtra, the ‘Monkey Point’ of Matheran is poppular for its mesmerizing sunsets and many monkeys. This unique destination provides a beautiful scenic view of the Western Ghats. As the name suggests, this place is often frequented by gangs of monkeys. This place has several quantities of indigenous flora and fauna. Also it makes up for an interesting way to learn about the local weather and vegetation.
Panorama Point-
This scenic point offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the verdant plains dotted with villages far below. Panorama Point is an ideal picnic spot and also this place is comparatively less crowded than other points in Matheran as it requires one to trek. Panorama Point is a magnet for photo fanatic and adventure seekers.
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Shopping Point-
No trip is complete without shopping. In Matheran, one can head to the Mall road for leather items, Kolhapuri footwear, Chikki, honey and simple handicraft items here.
