Matheran: A Spectacular Getaway

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In the state of Maharashtra in India, lies a wonderful hill station that is visited by a large number of tourists from different parts of the state, especially from the big cities like Mumbai and Pune. There are a number of wonderful things one can do on a trip to this beautiful hill station and there are some great hotels in Metheran offering great accommodation at different rates, making it easy to get a room that is easy of the budget.

Matheran is well connected by road and there are a number of ways to get to the town from places nearby. Cars are not allowed in town and tourists coming to the town by car will have to park at Dasturi and travel to the town by horseback or a man-pulled rickshaw, which are the most popular ways to get around in Matheran. The nearest railway station in located at Neral, which is a town located about 11 km away and many people also choose to trek to the town as there are some great trekking trails leading to Matheran from places nearby. The trekking routes found here take you through some beautiful forests and farmland, allowing you to experience the unforgettable beauty of the hill station.

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... entering Matheran are charged a small fee which is used to maintain the beautiful town and the Janmapatti Rail station is a wonderful place in town where travelers can take some rest and enjoy some delicious food that is cooked by the locals. Nature lovers from different parts of the country come to the town because of the beautiful landscape and the opportunity to spend some time in the lap of nature. There are also a number of places in town where tourists can enjoy some spectacular views, the most popular being Mount Barry, Louisa Point and Echo Point. Charlotte lake is another great attraction in town and there are a number of picnic spots found around the lake that offer tourists a beautiful view of the scenery. There are also some places where tourists can do some shopping and tere are a number of great products available in town.

There are a number of great things to do in town and many people come here from all over the country every year. There are also a number of great hotels here offering cheap accommodation that fits the budget and a trip to the town is an unforgettable experience.