Travel and Tourism of Hill stations near Mumbai in India

The name of the station was stimulated by the name of the five hills which contain the station. The Panchgani is known for being the home to many old British buildings and Parish houses. The place nevertheless is more celebrated for its multiple amounts of educational institutes. The station has well over twenty boarding schools being wedged in its vicinity. The famous tourist spots are the Table land, which is a flat vastness of laterite rock and is the second largest mountain plateau in Asia. You can see drudgery caves from here, including Devils Kitchen, located to the south of the Table land. Then there is the Sydney Point from where you can see the waters of Dhom Dam. This point is situated on a hillock opposite the Krishna Valley.

Amboli

 
The Amboli station is located in Maharashtra and has is a high elevation station with an altitude of 690 m above sea level. This high elevation level of the station also allows visitors a good bird’s-eye view if the Konkan coast.The station is covered in a coverlet of dense forests and steep mountains. The station was brought into subsistence by a British political agent known as Colonel Westrop. With a rain reckon of well over 75p centimeters of rain fall per year, the
Amboli station is one of the wettest places in Maharashtra. Albeit that high downpour annually. The Amboli station has a astoundingly cool and invigorating climate which is a welcoming reprieve during the summer.


Matheran

Matheran is a station which is well known for having a very lush green scenery. This station is one of the only pollution free zone’s you can find in India. As a contamination free zone, the hill station is void of any petrol vehicles and the forest approximately it is a completely reserved nature fortification zone. attractions are Panorama Point, Hart Point, Monkey Point, Porcupine Point- for sunset, Louisa Point, One-Tree hill Point, Alexander Point, Charlotte Lake, Pisharnath Temple






Jawahar:

The Jawahar hill station is positioned in the thane district located in Maharashtra. The hill station is consecrated with very thick and rich forests as well as a notably comforting climate. If you were to evaluate the Jawahar hill station with the other hill stations in Mahashtra on our list you will locate that the Jawahar hill station offers an occurrence which is completely different than any other hill stations found in Mahashtra. Unlike the other stations, the Jawahar hill station is admired for its art in the form of Warli paintings. The Jawahar hill stationalso allows tourists to visit Jai Vilas, which is the fortress of the tribal lords which offers tourists a unique occasion to be exposed and to gain more familiarity on the tribal way of life. Other places of interest near the Jawahar hill station are the Dadar Kopra Falls, Sunset points as well as Hanuman temple.

Lavasa

The Lavasa hill station can be found cradled safely in the Sahyadri Mountains. The Lavasa hill station is perhaps one of the most stunning hill stations on our list. The hill station is the wonderful blend of established life with the modern lifestyles of today. This hill station is well known for on condition that memorable experiences, and elevates visitors to a whole new level of entertainment and innovation.

Mahabaleshwar 

Mahabaleshwar lies on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra state. Located at an elevation of 1372 meters it overlooks the Krishna and Koyna valleys. Mahabaleshwar is one of the most admired hill stations close to Mumbai. Quiet lakes, hills and waterfalls make it a scenic spot attracting holiday crowds needing a change of panorama. Temples and historical sites offer visiting the attractions opportunities and leisure activities include fishing, boating and trekking. Popular sightseeing includes the Lingmala Waterfall, Dhobi Waterfall and Chinaman’s Waterfall. Connaught Peak or the Mount Olympia and Echo Point are other places of tourist curiosity. Venna Lake is a 2.5 km long body of water with boating amenities and horse riding approximately the periphery. Wilson point is the highest point of Mahabaleshwar and has three surveillance towers offering a splendid view especially at sunrise. Other points like Elphinstone Point, Babington Point, Kate’s Point and Arthur’s Point also offer impressive views.

Bhandardhara

Bhandardhara is a stunning and quiet picnic spot where you would love to go to expend some quiet days absent from the din and bustle of city life. Bhandardhara is only 185 km from Mumbai. The bordering railway station is at Igatpuri, 45 km away. You can easily come here by car. Here you will find a lake called Arhur Lake and the attractiveness of the lake is set off by the extremely beautiful forest. Simply sit by the side of the lake and you will see how quickly time flows by. Among other attractions there is also a 45 m high Randha Falls. At a height of 150 m, you will find a dam called the Wilson Dam. Mt Kalsubai is the maximum peak of the region and you can see the snow capped peak from Bhandardhara.

Lonavala and Khandala 

The twin hill resorts of Khandala and Lonavala have a individual attraction for the Mumbai crowd seeking a expedient weekend holiday in the hills. A mere 3 hours by road from Mumbai, marvelously landscaped Lonavala and Khandala are famous for their seemingly immeasurable varieties of chikki. But they also offer many sites worth visiting. Trekking is a good way to get approximately, but having a vehicle (even a bicycle) is still better, as some points of interest are quite some detachment from the main towns. Other attractions: Bhushi Dam, Valvan Dam, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital, Duke’s Nose, Ryewood Park, Tiger’s Leap.


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