Matheran, a hill station near Mumbai in Raigad district of Maharashtra is an eco-sensitive region declared by the Government of India. It is a picturesque destination that looks upon the misty hills and lush green valleys. One should ideally use the car rental services or hire a taxi-cab to travel to the destination as there are plenty of sight-seeing places in and around Matheran. Private cab hires are preferred by those who travel with families or in groups so that inconvenience for travel within the place can be avoided. Taxi services from nearby cities like Pune and Nashik are very popular among the masses when it comes to travelling to Matheran. One can also use the booked car to travel to nearby tourist places like Kolad, a scenic destination at the foothills of Matheran.
Famous places to visit: Charlotte Lake, Porcupine Point (Sun Set Pt), Mount Berry.
Lavassa, a hill city situated amidst the Sahyadri mountain ranges, lies between the cities of Mumbai and Pune. An artificial self-contained city, Lavassa has become a major tourist attraction in the past couple of years. Lavassa runs along the contours of the Warasgaon lake making it a perfect place to getaway. Lavassa has a well constructed and planned system of roads and pathways which makes the place easily accessible; however, to get to Lavassa, one has to resort to private cars or car rental services. Private taxis and car hires are also famous among those who travel to Lavassa often. There are plenty of tourist spots in and around Lavassa City which are best enjoyed when travelled by road and hence hiring a private cab becomes necessary for those who do not personal transport on them. Taxis on demand services are also an added advantage that Lavassa offers to its visitors.
Mahindra Scorpio is manufactured by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and was launched in 2002. It is an economy SUV, ideal for long outstation trips. Mahindra Scorpio is a 6 seater car and is considered as one of the best multi utility vehicles. Scorpios are recommended by car rental companies and cab hire companies for within city and outstation travels. Rent-a-car services recommend Mahindra Scorpios for long outstation journeys. Scorpio Taxicabs are extremely economical and comfortable in the Economy SUV category. For trips like Mumbai - Lonavla, Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar and Delhi – Shimla, Mahindra Scorpios are ideal.