Matheran
is a city and a municipal council in Raigad district
in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station
in Karjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station
in India. It is located on the Western Ghats range at
an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea
level. It is situated around 90 km from Mumbai and about
120 km from Pune. Matheran's proximity to the two cities
makes it a popular weekend getaway for urban residents.
The name Matheran means either "forest on top"
or "mother forest".
Matheran hill station is one of the only few places
in the world where all vehicles are prohibited which
makes the place unique. Matheran takes you over a hundred
years back in time when there were no cars.
The unpolluted air, beautiful surroundings, charming
shady walks and magnificent panoramic views are what
make a stay in Matheran a totally different experience
in itself. |
