Matheran
Panorama Point — the westernmost tip of the Matheran plateau — offers what is genuinely one of the most spectacular sunset panoramas in the entire Western Ghats. The 270-degree view takes in the Ulhas River valley, the distant Arabian Sea shimmer, the blue-grey Sahyadri ridges, and on clear days, the lights of Mumbai glowing on the horizon. Because Matheran is entirely vehicle-free, the walk to the point through the forest is as peaceful as the view itself.
Rent a horse for the walk back in the dark if you're not comfortable on the unlit forest path — it's available near the point and costs around ₹200.