Thursday, January 15, 2009

Hill Stations


Matheran 120 Km From Pune 120 Km From Pune. Itwas set up by Collector of Thane - Sir Mallet in 1880. Mode of transport is by horse or walking. As no vehicles are allowed here. Hence there is no pollution. It is famous for the mini train that links Matheran to proper broad gauge which is a Neral. This train covers the distance of 21 Kms. The train takes you through dense forest. The real beauty of Matheran is best viewed in monsoon. It is situated 800 mts high in the ghats . The climate is cool and pleasant with a beautiful lake & many points worth a visit. It is nearest hill station from Bombay.
Points In Matheran

Porcupine Point:- The Sun-set point. It is about 5 kms. from main market. 'Prabalgad' fort can also be viewed from this point. Deep forest surrounds this place.

Sharlott Lake :-- lake is 1.5 kms away from the main market. Matheran receives water from this lake.

Panorama Point :--The 'Sun-Rise' point. Almost 5.5 kms away from the market place.

Beside these there are many famous points in Matheran like............

Loisa Point , Pemastar Park , Echo Point , Chowk ( One tree Point ) , Garbett Point , Eleward Point & Navaloji Lord Garden .

How To Reach : Local train are available from station till Neral and after Neral the small train takes you to Matheran.













Mahabaleshwar Also Known As : Queen Of All Hill Stations
Location : Situated In The Heart Of Sahyadri Hills In Satara District.
Distance : 120 kms from Pune -

237 kms from Mumbai Via Mahad -
305 kms from Mumbai Via Pune -
20 kms from Panchgani -

Private & Govt. Buses are available at regular intervals from most of the cities. Private taxis also run to and fro from Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani.
Nearest Airport : Pune - ( Lohegaon ) ( PuneDiary.Com )
Nearest Rail : Pune is the convenient railway station at 120 kms
But Wathar is Nearest railway station.
Average Climate : 160 in winter & 300 in summer

Best Time to visit :     September to Mid June http://www.punediary.com/
Significance :
A Delightful Hill Station For People Who Love Boating And Horse Riding.


















The name 'Mahabaleshwar' is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev and three Sanskrit words, "Maha" (great), "Bal" (power) and "Ishwar" (God).
Mahabaleshwar, Queen of all Hill Stations, is situated at an altitude of 1,372m in the heart of Sahyadri Hills in Satara District.The jungle of Mahabaleshwar is thick & produces many commercial as well as medicinal trees & plants. The wild life is limited to foxes, jackals, & wild boars. Deers & bisons are found in the brahma aranya area. Panthers are rare. The famous bird in the urdu poetry, Bulbul is found everywhere in the plateau. The weather of Mahabaleshwar & healthy & contains an ideal of 20% oxygen which is often agumented in foggy weather of late summers & early monsoon, when the pleateau is covered by thick mist. The water contains a meager percentage of iron which helps to increase hemoglobin in the blood. The hill station has a legendary past. But, some say that the name 'Mahabaleshwar', which simply means very mighty God, seems to have a mythological past.
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It was discovered by the governor of Mumbai - Sir John Malcolm in 1828. And later established as a Health Resort. Earlier called Malcolm Peth. It used to be summer capital of the government. This place has become a common destination for Honeymooners, Families and all those simply looking for a change from their hectic lifestyle. Mahabaleshwar is famous for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea. Things which keep an impact on ones mind long after leaving Mahabaleshwar are its Cool Climate, Video Games and Slot Machines in the Market, Boating and Horse Riding. Mahabaleshwar is by far the best of any holiday spot in Maharashtra for climate, excursions, sports and many other activities. Thats why its called "Queen of all Hill Stations"




Situated In The Heart Of Sahyadri Hills In Satara District.
Distance :100 kms from Pune

266 kms from Mumbai Via Mahad

20 kms from Mahabaleshwar

Private & Govt. Buses are available at regular intervals from most of the cities. Private taxis also run to and fro from Panchgani.
Nearest Airport :Pune - ( Lohegaon ) ( PuneDiary.Com )

Nearest Rail :
Pune is the convenient railway station at 120 kms
But Wathar is Nearest railway station at 62 kms
Average Climate :160 in winter & 300 in summer

Best Time to visit : September to Mid June

Places
must be visit in Panchgani are ...
Bhim Chula, Harrisons valley, Parsi Point and the famous Table Land.
Parsi Point : This is the most windy point in Panchagani. It is near the Dhom dam.
Table Land : Table Land is one of the Largest Table land in Asia, and many films have been shot here. This point is the most famous point of all the points in Panchagani.
Bhim Chula an exaggerated name for this place and Harrision valley both are breath taking points in Panchgani.

Taxies horses & bicycles are easily available to go around in Panchagani .
Nearest Places from Panchagani

Tourist statistics – 2007

Tourist statistics – 2007
 Foreign Tourist arrival to Kerala during the year 2007 is 5,15,808. It shows an increase of
20.37 % over the previous year.
 Domestic Tourist arrival to Kerala during the year 2007 is 66,42,941. It shows an increase
of 5.92 % over the previous year.
 Foreign exchange earnings for the year 2007 is 2640.94 Crores which recorded a growth of
32.82 % over the previous year.
 Total Revenue (including direct & indirect ) from Tourism during 2007 is Rs.11433 Crores,
showing an increase of 25.28 % over the last year’s figure.
 Considering the district wise Foreign Tourist arrival, Pathanamthitta district shows the
highest variation of 58.09 % over 2006.
 Considering the district wise Domestic Tourist arrival, Kollam district shows the highest
variation of 18.31 % over 2006.
 Month wise Foreign and Domestic Tourist arrivals are as shown below: