An Addiction Called Matheran

 Best places to visit in Matheran, sightseeing & tourist attractions in Matheran 

At one time Matheran meant a month-long vacation, picnic excursions down trails that snaked through mysterious forests, bouncing in an ungainly fashion on a horse, body aches the following day, lazy afternoons as monkeys drummed on the roof overhead, swapping comics with other hotel guests who would later become lifelong friends, the familiar hotel proprietor who doubled as a holiday management consultant…

Now one must cram it all into a weekend! Yes, the face of the minuscule 7.35 sq. km hill station, 803.47 m above sea level, has changed. But some things remain the same: the rich smell of horseflesh, the whiff of unpolluted air, the red of the soil, the green of the forests and the blue of the sky which assaults your senses as you trek down a dirt road towards the marketplace in the heart of the town.

 

Map of Matheran

 

Whats Famous Here: Top Tourism Places Matheran

The most significant characteristic of Matheran, however, is that it is the only place in India where no mechanical vehicles are allowed inside the little 200 horse town. In fact, up to the 1970s, the only access to Matheran was a trekking trail and the ‘toy train’. Then in 1974, a nationwide strike by railwaymen paralysed the entire network of the country and for two weeks in May, the peak season, the hill station was isolated from the rest of the world. To build or not to build a road? The burning question was resolved. All the residents of the town rallied together and started to work on the road. However, they did not bring it right into town but stopped it 3 km short at a point known as Dasturi.

 

What to See: Places You Should Not Miss in Matheran 

Scenic Beauty: One Tree Hill where, as the name suggests, a lone tree is perched atop an outcrop projecting into space. The bareness of the snarling black cliff below stands out in sharp contrast to the profusion of vegetation around it. Yes, Matheran is studded with scenic lookout points with exotic names like Luisa, Porcupine, Monkey, Sunset…  One can also visit the echo point where nature has set landscape in such a way that all voices echo. There is a lot to explore as there are in all 38 look-out points here.

 

Travel to Matheran

Best time to Travel: Mid June to October

Local Languages: Marathi, Hindi and English.

How to Reach: 

Air: Mumbai airport is the closest Airport(100 kms). The Mumbai airport is an important international and domestic hub. Mostly all airline operators such as Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and kingfisher Airlines have flights carrying passengers in and out of Mumbai airport

 

Rail: Neral on the Mumbai-Pune line is the closest railway station. One may catch the toy train from here into the marketplace (2.5 hrs). One can take a train to Mumbai or Pune and then reach Neral.

 

Road: one can also Drive up to Dasturi, 3 km from the heart of the car-free hill station. Buses from Neral are also available.

 

Excursions from Matheran: Tour package of Matheran sightseeing spots

Mumbai: is the financial capital of India. The cosmopolitan culture of the city attracts thousands to the city. The city is also home to famous film and serial industry called the Bollywood. Thousands of visitors come to Mumbai just to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.

Pune: Pune is sometimes also called as the ‘Queen of Deccan’ which refers to the majestic natural beauty and rich natural resources. The city is also known for its rich cultural heritage as Pune houses numerous religious and historical places. Pune city is not only an important military base but it also known for its educational, research and development institutions.

 

Hotels and Resorts in Matheran:

By way of accommodation, Matheran has a number of private lodges, hotels and resort. Most lodges and resorts will help arrange tourist guides and horses for their guests

 

Travel  Packages to Matheran: Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Matheran 

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Flights to Matheran:  Mumbai airport is the closest Airport(100 kms). The Mumbai airport is an important international and domestic hub. Mostly all airline operators such as Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and kingfisher Airlines have flights carrying passengers in and out of Mumbai airport

 

Trains to Matheran: Neral on the Mumbai-Pune line is the closest railway station. One may catch the toy train from here into the marketplace (2.5 hrs). One can take a train to Mumbai or Pune and then reach Neral.

 

Buses to Matheran: : one can also Drive up to Dasturi, 3 km from the heart of the car-free hill station. Buses from Neral are also available.

 

Car Hire in Matheran: You can also hire a cab for excursions from Matheran