Smallest but one of the Beautiful hill station in India - Matheran - Maharastra - India

[Nishahameetha]

* It is a city and the smallest Hill Station in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

* It is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea level, located around 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune.

* Matheran is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.

* It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others.

* The other mode of transport is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge narrow gauge railway, which links the town to Neral.

* There are lots of lookout points that provide spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Matheran has a reasonably dense forest cover.

* There are around 38 designated look-out points in Matheran, including the Panorma Point that provides a 360 degree view of the surrounding area, Neral town that have a breathtaking lovely view of sunset and sunrise.

* The Louisa Point, which offers crystal clear view of the Prabal Fort.

* The other points are the One Tree Hill Point, Hart Point, Monkey Point, Porcupine Point, Rambgh Point, and more.

* Best season to visit this place is monsoon. Tourist can experience the scenic view of waterfalls.

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