Maharashtra
: Matheran (2) - Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar (2) (Recommended Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune)
Features : Matheran is a heritage Hill station
(2500 ft) situated 110 kms from Mumbai. Matheran has over the years managed to
maintain the same character and charm of the yesteryears by not allowing any sort
of mechanised transport and horses/handcarts still rule here. It rains a lot here
in Monsoon (June-Sept) and has a very good weather all through the year. Heritage
train that runs from Neral to Matheran is currently not operational after July
2005 landslides.
Panchgani (2500 ft)
alongwith Mahabaleshwar (4000 ft) is another hill station known for its Strawberry
farms, Parsi (Zoroastrian) Heritage bungalows and views of the Sahyadri Hills
and Koyna River Valley.
Lonavala
is another hill station one visits enroute but is now reduced to more of a Weekend
Getaway Ex-Mumbai/Pune and less of a Hill station and a renowned destination.
However One can still visit Karla Caves and avail watersports at the MTDC Centre
near Karla Caves. Lonavala comes alive during monsoon season when Numerous Waterfalls
surround the area.
Typical
Itinerary
Day 2: Relax
in the morning and visit Charlotte Lake and various view points alongwith temples
in Matheran
Day 3: Proceed to Panchgani (220 kms) Via
Lonavala. Guests have option to visit the Karla Caves Day 4:
Half day sightseeing. Visit Lake (Boating), Mafco Strawberry Factory, Tabletop
Point and Mahabaleshwara Temple.
Day 5: Leave Panchgani / Mahabaleshwar
Distances
Mumbai - Matheran - 110 kms
Pune - Matheran - 125 kms
Matheran - Lonavala
- 70 kms
Lonavala - Panchgani - 150 kms
Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar
- 20 kms
Mahabaleshwar - Pune - 120 kms
Mahabaleshwar - Mumbai -
220 kms
Panchgani - Mumbai (Via Pune) - 280 kms
Accommodation
Options (Matheran)
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Serves Veg Meals Only