Places to Visit in Matheran
Things to Do in Matheran
- Posted by Asif on 4/19/2011 4:56:08 PM
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Scenic beauty of Matheran enchants millions. This highly attractive place hypnotizes visitors. Most immaculate locations in Matheran distinguish it as unique hill station to be visited to spend momentous time. This hilly location in the Maharashtra state of India has typical features which distinguish it from rest tourist spots. One of its unique aspects is that it can’t be reached by usual road transportation – though it brings its own charm.
Matheran came into the notice of holidaymakers with its publicity everywhere. It is explored in many ways but the only means to access this beautiful hill resort is by toy trains. Such mode of journey helps you reach at this place when you familiarize yourself with its beauty. Of course Matheran is known for its immaculate beauty that captivates attention of millions. Matheran is located at the height of an altitude of around 800 m. The visitors find an opportunity to see and feel the steep valleys and deep gorges with a first-hand experience of coming close to the nature and feeling its ascent.
Observers opine that this hill resort is not less than a replica of heaven on the earth with environment friendly mood. The maddening crowd of daily life and its ills hardly has any patch with this place which bestows energy and true natural feel to visitors. When you visit Matheran you make your moorings once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Major Attractions
Out of the many places to visit in Matheran the ones that literally boast enthralling feel are the tranquil environment and surroundings that are breathtaking. All 38 lookouts points of Matheran have picturesque scene and can be viewed with enormous grace (http://wikitravel.org/en/Matheran). Observe spectacular beauty of all lookout points that make your moments memorable. The major points include:
- King George Point discriminating its beauty
- Charlott Lake as a popular attraction of Matheran
- The Bazaar reflecting simple living of masses here
- Panorama Point
- Heart Point
- Monkey Point
- Malang Point
- Luisa Point
- Honeymoon Hill
- Echo Point
- One Tree Hill
- Olympia and its Horse Race-course
- Paymasters Park
- Mount Barry
- Artist Point
- Khandala Point
- Alexandar Point
- Rambaug Point
- Little Chowk Point
- Chowk Point
- Sunset Point or Porcupine
- Garbut Point
As such is the natural beauty of Matheran the tourists always come here to spend some good time. Huge rush is due to unstoppable visit of tourists.
How to Reach? There is option of all three transportation modes – air, rail and road to reach nearby locale of this famous tourist destination – Matheran. If going by air then Mumbai and Pune airports are nearest ones whereas Neral is closest railhead. The road route takes you near Dasturi Naka from where rickshaw or horse ride to Matheran is convenient option.
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