There is little doubt that travel by train through India is one of the most desirable and exciting to know it thoroughly. In part by the Luxury that characterizes their trains, but especially for its beautiful landscapes, Allowing the tracks meander between mountains and valleys, Giving us the most moving view.
There are several Luxury Trains to explore the various regions of this beautiful country. The Palace on Wheels, The Deccan Odyssey and the Royal Orient are some of the most popular circuits, along with the train to Matheran, which dedicate this article.
Matheran is a town located high in the mountains, a high resort near Bombay. The charm of its environment, and peace from within (where almost no cars), making it the perfect place to rest. And what better way to reach it by train.
The road from Matheran to Neral is already about 77 years old, and is the main gateway to the hill station. So the first thing is reach Neral, Which is also accessible by rail, through the local track.
The Travel from Neral to Matheran is not a journey of several days, as they usually offer luxury trains, but it is simply to walk the path few kilometers that for a city of the other. In less than two hours you get from one place to the next.
But the beauty of the landscapes can be seen along the way makes this an exceptional trip. The train runs between sunrise and sunset, through a path that zigzags between hills, leaving the west Hardal Hill, Then veering significantly to the east.
Near Jummapatti station sharp rise begins, and soon the moving direction changes again, reaching the steep slope Khuda Bhekra. The landscape is still Monte Barry. From there, the next passage is remarkable "tunnel of a kiss", which gets its name because the period of darkness that barely provides for that!
Finally, after a few minutes of weaving, one arrives at Matheran Bazaar, The destination station for our trip.