Louisa Point, Mahabaleshwar

Matheran is a beautiful platue in Mumbai district which drags most of tourist attractions due to its dark green forest cover. With an altitude of 803 meter above the sea level, this place remains pleasant almost every time of the year. So, if you want a calm and undisturbed vacation on this weekend, plan a trip to Matheran. Though this place remains crowded all through the year but motor vehicles are not allowed here, so you will find a noise-free holidaying here.

Almost 38 or more viewpoints are there and all of which offer the extensive views of the Western Ghats. But, among them, Lousia Point offers the most significant and prominent ones.

Description:

Louisa Point, Matheran offers myriad views of the surrounding which will mesmerize almost every visitors coming here. The location is only at 1.5 km distance from the local market area. You will get clear breath-taking views from here on any sunny day and these are enough compelling to settle down for a moment.

The uniqueness of Louisa lies in the two different sets of picturesque views offered here. On one side, the sky-high mountains range and the civilization spread over the valley will melt your heart, and on another, there is Lake Charlotte, which appears as a diamond necklace from the hilltop. Visiting here during monsoon is best with the enthralling views of water-filled lake and the captivating waterfalls.

From Louisa Point, you can clearly get a view of the Prabal and Vishalgad forts.

Traveller Tips:

There is an entry fee required to enter the premises of Matheran. No vehicles are allowed here, so need to walk through the viewpoints. From one year back, adults are charged with Rs 50 and children are charged with Rs 25 to enter this area.

Things to Do:

All the views from Louisa Point, Matheran are so intriguing that one can spend hours here gazing at them. Peace-lovers can relish some couple of hours’ of silence here with mind-blowing views to sooth eyes and soul.

It is a photographers’ paradise too. Your photographer mind can spend countless minutes here capturing the panoramic views of waterfalls, lake, valleys and mountain peaks. Don’t miss a sunset here!

You can also visit another popular attraction here in Matheran – the Lion’s Head from here.

Best Time to Visit :

Matheran is a hill station and hence it remains pleasant all through the year, though winters are often chilly here. You can find post-monsoon months are the best to visit here, as these times are enthralling to visit Louisa Point, Matheran with water-filled Lake, lush greenery and many restless waterfalls.

How to Reach?

Louisa Point lies at a walking distance from the Matheran railway station. It will take 40 minutes to reach there. You can also hire ponies to ride there which is available at the Matheran market. Per pony you will be required to pay Rs 500. But the route to Louisa is soothing for the eyes with its dark green cover.

To reach Matheran, you can use the airways, roadways or railways according to your comfort.

By air – Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is the nearby airport.

By rail – you can board trains for Neral railway station (11 km away), Kalyan Junction (45 km away) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (94 km away), whichever is comfortable for you.

By road – Neral bus stop is the closest to Matheran. It is only 12 km away from your destination.

After reaching the airport, railway station or bus stop, you need to hire any local car or any other vehicle to reach Louisa.

FAQ:

Popular places to visit nearby 

• Panorama Point

• Monkey Point

• Porcupine Point

• Echo Point

• Charlotte Lake

• Alexander Point

• PorcupinePoint

• One Tree Hill Point

• Garbett Point

• Prabalgad Fort

• Vishalgad Fort

Where to stay?

Some popular hotels and resorts nearby Louisa Point, Matheran are –

• Hotel Lake View

• Brightland Resort

• Hotel Royal

• Hotel Panorama

So, plan your trip safely and enjoy holidaying at Louisa Point, Matheran. Happy journey!