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Jummapatti railway station is a railway station on the Neral–Matheran railway line of the Matheran Hill Railway. [4] [5] The station is about 4.8 km from Neral railway station. [6]
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Jummapatti railway station is a railway station on the Neral–Matheran railway line of the Matheran Hill Railway. [4] [5] The station is about 4.8 km from Neral railway station. [6]
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Matheran is an automobile-free hill station and a municipal council in the Karjat taluka of the Raigad district located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Matheran is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and one of the smallest hill stations in India. It is located in the Western Ghats, at an elevation of around 800 m above sea level. It is about 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune. This proximity to these urban areas makes it a weekend getaway for many. Matheran, which means "forest on the forehead" in Marathi, is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station.
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Neral is a town in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is 83 km+ developing city of Raigad district which is well connected to Panvel, Mumbai, Thane and Pune. Local people from communities like Agri, Kumbhar, Brhamin, Muslim, etc settled here because this place was key route to Matheran and vikatgad which were politically important for maratha empire, Mughal empire and East India Company. Neral to Matheran Train Route was devoloped by East India Company For traiding and colonial pourposes. hutatma vir bhai kotwal was a great hero who rebel against British Police in Neral - Matheran.
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Aman Lodge railway station is a railway station on the Neral–Matheran railway line of the Matheran Hill Railway. The Aman Lodge – Matheran service continues during monsoon too. As no automobiles are allowed in Matheran, the operation of this shuttle offers an alternative to walking or riding horses from the automobile parking area. The distance between Aman Lodge and Matheran is 3 km.
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Vikatgad / Peb Fort is a fort located 19 km (12 mi) from Karjat, in Raigad district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in continuation with the Malang gad, Tauli Hill and Chanderi fort of the Matheran Hill Range. Vikatgad is a favourite destination for one-day trekkers. The trek path to Vikatgad is along deep ravines and cliffs. Its closeness to Matheran and Neral attracts many trekkers on weekends. The forest department and local villagers are doing plantation and some restoration works on the fort. The altitude of Vikatgad, also known as Peb fort is 640 meters above sea level.