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.
Shivapur, a small village, is 24 kilometres from Pune set in the backdrop of low purple hills. Shivapur is famous for the shrine of Qamar Ali Darvesh. The shirine is beautifully decorated with garlands of flowers. The soothing aroma of incense mingles with the chants of the worshippers, thus, calming the mind. Usually people travel to Shivapur for short trips for which Taxicabs and car hire services are very popular as they offer attractive packages. Private taxis, car rental services and cab hires from Mumbai are also very popular among the people. Many book cabs online well in advance so that there is no disruption in their journey.
Famous places to visit: Kamar Ali Darvesh Dargah
Tata Indigo is an economy sedan car from Tata Motors and was launched in 2002. It is an economical semi-luxury four-seater car with adequate storage space. Tata Indigo is a sturdy car recommended for local and outstation travel by car rental companies. Many hire-a-cab companies also offer Indigos for short journeys especially for local usage or airport transfers. For trips like Mumbai – Pune, Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar, Delhi – Agra and Delhi – Haridwar for four people, Tata Indigo is the best option.