Matheran, a charming hill station, close to Mumbai, can be reached by an adventurous two-hour ascent in a toy train. Cars are not allowed in the town so everyone walks or rides a cycle or horse. There are beautiful walks amongst Matheran’s forest trails and the views from the cliffs are stunning. On a clear night you can even see the lights of Mumbai from Hart Point.
Matheran was a popular retreat for the British during the time of the Raj and the colonial bungalows testify of this period. The main bazaar offers a variety of items such as cane and leather articles, hats, chappals and the sinfully sweet speciality Chikki. October to May is the best time to visit.
Overview
Area: 7.35 Sq. Km.
Altitude : 803 Mts.
Temperature: Summer - Max: 32.2 Deg. C Min: 21.1 Deg.C
Winter - Max: 29.4 Deg.C Min: 29.4 Deg.C
Rainfall: 524.2 Cm
Best Season: October to May.
STD Code: 02148.
Getting There
Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai 131 Km, which is connected with all important cities/towns.
Rail: Matheran is connected by mountain train with Neral 21 Km, which is on the Mumbai-Pune line of the Central Railway. However this train service is suspended during the monsoons.
Road: Motorable roads connect Matheran with Neral 11 Km, Mumbai 131 Km & Pune 144 Km.
What to See
- Alexander Point (2 Km),
- Artisf’s Point (1 Km.),
- Charlotte Lake, Chowk Paint,
- Coronation Point (3 Km)
- Echo Point (4 Km),
- Garbut Point (5 Km.),
- Hart Point (2 Km),
- Honeymoon Point (3 Km.),
- Louisa Point (3 Km.),
- Mallet Spring (1 Km.),
- Monkey Point (3 Km.),
- Mount Barry Point,
- Navroji Lord Garden,
- Olympia Race Course,
- One Tree Hill,
- Panorama Point,
- Paymaster Park,
- Peb Fort,
- Porcupine Point,
- Prabalgad Fort (19 Km.) and
- Rambagh Point.