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Resorts at Matheran
Distant from the stress and chaos of the city life, Matheran, a small, rather the smallest hill station of Asia, is situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, on the Western Ghats at an elevation of 2625 feet (800m) above sea level in the Karjat Tehsil. Best escape, for the people of Maharashtra, it has a distance of 120km from Pune and a stretch of 90km from Mumbai. Matheran offers kind hospitality and amiable services to its guests. One can choose from a wide range of resorts situated here to spend holidays.
Mathern Resorts – “Package of fun and adventure, wrapped in natural beauty”
Apart from the basic amenities like, hot water, laundry, T.V. etc. one can get the facilities of swimming pool, to take a refreshing bath under the sun, Spa, to heal and reveal the magic therapy amidst natural beauty, Bar, to enjoy your meals with exotic drinks. These resorts offer both A/c as well as Non-A/c accommodations, depending upon the weather and your need. Huge ground to play tennis, badminton, etc. is another feature of these resorts of Matheran that contribute to comfortable and sporty stay. Well maintained and spacious rooms, wish you a peaceful rejuvenation. The resorts here have dining area or restaurants, along with live musical performances, to make your food experience healthier and also enjoyable.
With natural beauty on its zenith all around, and cold breeze knocking on your window, the wonderful spectacles, invite you to come and lose yourself in the captivating scenes. One can take back from here, nothing but those memories that prove to be refreshment to one’s soul for a long time. Such is the stay in these resorts of Matheran. Their interiors as well as exteriors offer you versatile beauty and peace that would tempt you to return to the place.
Sightseeing
Among the count of 38 prominent sites here, most of them are situated within a short reach of resorts here. Prominent ones being, Panorama Point, that offers an encompassing view of the surrounding area and the Neral Town, Louisa Point that provides a bird’s eye view of Prabalgarh Fort, Charlotte lake that caters to the needs of people of Matheran, that has Echo Point and Louisa Point on its left bank and Pisharnath temple on the right bank. Echo Point is one of those places that repeat what you shout at these wild sites. Louisa Point has a waterfall; you can go there on foot or on a horse-back. Sunset Point is the best place, in case you want to experience the mesmerizing portrait of sunset. Pisharnath Mahadev temple is the temple dedicated to “the village deity”.
Matheran Market, famous for leather products
Matheran also has a small market, situated on the M.G. road that offers a wide variety of leather products ranging from bags to shoes, caps and belts. Apart from leather items, handcrafted products also attract attention. It is within the close proximity of Resorts at Matheran.
Matheran Resorts are a good choice for those who just don’t want to explore the site but also want to relax and refresh, far from their daily stressful routine. Maharashtra witnesses large no. of visits to this place from all over the state and outside.