tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60744783373811293512024-03-13T14:32:34.783+05:30weekend getaway around Mumbai, maharashtratrip to Lonavala, Khandala and Aamby valleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447813921315811437noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074478337381129351.post-69048027893451529152017-02-25T13:08:00.001+05:302017-02-25T13:08:31.008+05:30Journey from Pregnancy till toddlerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447813921315811437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074478337381129351.post-52876676204183506212013-10-19T17:37:00.006+05:302013-10-19T17:39:03.426+05:30Matheran.. beauty so close to metro Mumbai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Smallest hill station in India, located in Maharashtra. It is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea level. It is located around 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune.<br />
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Matheran is well connected to Mumbai & Pune by rail and road, while Neral is the nearest rail station. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Matheran has a narrow gauge railway station in the town center. The old Matheran Hill Railway offers several daily trains to Neral - this takes some hours for just a 8 km distance but is a railway adventure. The toy train connected to the mainline rail route at Neral Junction. Neral Junction is well connected by local trains from CST along the CST-Karjat route. The train covers a maximum of 12 miles in an hour thereby allowing the passengers ample time to soak in the beauty of the surroundings.<br />
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Way we reach to Matheran from Mumbai is Train from CST towards Karjat (there are fast trains available) cost is under Rs. 50 return. These are local trains and have frequency of about every half an hour or so. You'll have to get down at Neral. Once you get out of railway station there are toy train tickets center, but cause we generally make a weekend trip so we usually take share taxi. You will find loads of drivers waiting outside station who will guide you to the taxi point. They charge 60 rs. per person and will take you to point called Dasturi. Road moves like a snake and if you are driving on your own be very careful...<br />
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Post this no cars are allowed, i.e. even all private cars have to be parked at this point. You will find huge open parking lot.<br />
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Matheran is a pollution free zone. From Dasturi you'll have to buy tickets to enter Matheran p.person 25 rs. From Dasturi there are couple of options either you take a horse ride or you can walk up to Matheran.<br />
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It is almost half an hour walking distance and journey is absolutely stunning. You can start walking along side of railway track and will reach Matheran in no time. Sure to spot monkeys on way. For your own safety do not attract their attention cause there are loads of them...<br />
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There are numerous points and once you reach Matheran town center there are loads of guides and will charge you according to the season. Any season is best season to travel there as temperature in Matheran is generally cooler.<br />
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Tourist map of Matheran</div>
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You are sure to love this place!! If you are on a budget, this hill station is the best.... It is generally a weekend getaway for many Mumbai ppl to get out of traffic and signals.. Jus be there and enjoy nice hot bhaji and chai and some sweetcorn and jus forget every thing...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447813921315811437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074478337381129351.post-51557757545057242002013-10-14T16:20:00.001+05:302013-10-14T16:35:13.591+05:30Trip to Lonavala, Khandala, Aamby valley... Bon Voyage!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tiger's Leap also known as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Tiger's Point</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is a cliff-top with a sheer drop of over 650 m, giving an extensive view. Buses are available up to I.N.S. Shivaji and the remaining distance of about 1.6 km has to be covered on foot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Just around tiger's leap, there is a small waterfall active only during the monsoon. It serves the purpose of relaxing in the water better than Bushy dam, as the force of the fall is higher. Also, after the brief steep descent, the fall becomes a stream with a fair amount of force to go all the way down to the base of the Tiger's Leap. Adventurers can trek down the stream whilst intermittently stepping back on land where the water current is too strong and the fall is steep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #56544a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Located at 5 kms from Khopoli Toll Gate on Mum - Pune Expressway and 25 km before Lonavala, India's first and very own Disneyland is a theme park with a fresh concept of cinema shows, games and rides for children and adults alike. Sprawling generously on the monsoon magical earth of Khopoli near Lonavala, which is situated approximately 73 kms away from Mumbai and 90 kms from Pune, we have combined this Fairyland magic with an overnight stay at a spacious villa at Lonavala, to make it an even more enjoyable outing with a perfect relaxation!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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