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Importance Of Matheran

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Myra Point:
There are 36 points in Matheran out of which some are given below with their location and distances (approx.) from Post Office. Remaining points are on the way to these main points.

Khandala Point:
It is on the M.G. Road, ½ km away from Post Office. One can see Garbut Point in front of it and at the right side of it, Khandala Hills, Bhivpuri Power House and Karjat town.

Alexander Point:
It is on the Madhavji Road and about 1 km. from the Post Office. From this point one can see Garbut Point, Towers of Bhivpuri Power House, Karjat Palasdari Lake, Borgaon Village, Rambaug Point and Chowk Point.

Rambaug Point:
It is about 2 kms from the Post Office. From here Garbut Point, Karjat Town and Khandala Point can be viewed.

Chowk Point:
It is about 4 km from the Post Office. From here Karnala Fort, near Panvel, Vishalgad, Prabal Fort, One Tree Hill, Karjat, Palasdari and Chowk Village can be seen.

One Tree Hill:
It is about 3 kms from the Post Office on Shivaji Road, On the top there is one solitary Jambhul Tree that marks the spot. A tent Hill, Chowk Village, Mumbai-Pune Highway and Panvel City can be seen.

Charlotte Lake:
This lake is about 2 kms from the Post Office has beautiful scenery and greenery. On the left is Pisarnath Temple, Echo Point, Louisa Point are on the right side of it. Since this lake supplies drinking water to the town, boating, swimming and fishing is strictly prohibited. This lake 50 feet deep was built in 1956. Water from this lake gets filtered and is supplied to the entire town of Matheran.

Echo Point:
It is about 2 kms from the Post Office. On the right one can experience Echoes reverberating in a low tone from this place. During September-October, good view of waterfall can be seen, to the delight of your eyes. Echo of our screams and yells can be heard from here. A view of Louisa Point is taken from this point.

Louisa Point & Lions Head:
It is about 2 km from Post Office. The place is essentially a plateau. From left to right, one can see Echo Point, Lake Gardens, Chowk Point, Tent Hill, Prabal Fort, Panvel, Lights of Mumbai City at Night. On the right, one can see end of point shaped like a ’’Lion’s Head’’. A flat plateau and a wide spread point giving a great view of the mountains.

Sunset Point (Porcupine Point):
It is about 3 kms from the Post Office and is well known for the magnificent sight of Sunset from here at dusk. A fantastic view of the sunset is taken by most of the visitors from this point. A remarkable view of Panvel and Mumbai is also seen.

Malet Spring:
It is about 1-1/2 km from the Post Office. During whole year passers by and tourists can drink the cool water of this spring.

Monkey Point:
It is about 3 kms from the Post Office and so named because there were monkeys abounding on that side formerly. From here facing Hart Cliff, one makes a noise or sound, it echoes back nearly six/seven times and the echo is distinct, clear and full. Large numbers of monkeys are seen clinging on trees and jumping on any food material.

Panorama Point (Sunrise Point):
It is about 6 kms from the Post Office. The view from here is magnificent. This place is most suitable for picnic. This point commands one of the widest view of the hill, both of Matheran and other side of it. Peb Fort, Chanderi, Jagged peaks of Mhas-Mal, Navara-Navari can be seen from here. On the west side of it with Prabal fort as background is a fine view of wooded ravines and bare cliff of Hart, Monkeys and Porcupine Point. Sunrise can also be seen from this Point. Echo of our screams and yells can be heard from here. A view of Louisa Point is taken from this point.

Mount Berry:
It is about 5 kms from the Post Office. A splendid view of train coming up the hill right from Neral Water Pipe and perfect Aerial view of Neral Town can be seen from here,

Garbut Point:
It is nearly 5 kms from the Post Office. While going to this place one meets with a wonderful union of sky with the earth, in other words, of the horizon. This point must be seen for its colourful Dawn and Sunrise. One should not miss this Point at the Sunrise.

Lords Point:
It is situated near Lake Charlotte

 

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