“ ALL ABOUT MATHERAN "

Matheran is a hill station and a municipal council in the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station in Karjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station in India. Matheran is situated amidst the Jambol forest at 803 meters above sea level Matheran is explicitly placed in the lap of the Sahyadri Mountains. Characterized by breathtaking waterfalls, mist covered valleys, dew dripped greenery and floating clouds this quaint little hill station is the best weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune.

If you really want to breathe clean and fresh air then there is no better place in the country than Matheran. Free from the hazards of pollution Matheran is perhaps the only hill station in India that experiences a transport ban. Matheran is a wonderful hilly region located near Pune. Your joys will know no bounds when you make your journey through the shady trees and fresh air of Matheran, especially when it is for 2 hours in a toy train. The narrow gauge toy train from Neral offers the tourists a view that keeps them spellbound. Cliffs in Matheran near Mumbai and Pune are really astonishing. You will forget all the stress and worry of life and find yourself lost in the land of fantasy.

The principal market here brings you a variety of articles especially those made of cane and leather like hats, chappals and the special sweet, the Chikki. Vehicles are totally prohibited in Matheran, but if you want to travel on horseback then the option is open. The languages spoken by the people over here are Marathi, Hindi and English. The best time to visit this lovely hill resort is during the months of April to May.

“HOW TO REACH MATHERAN"

By Air

Matheran can be reached by air via Mumbai airport, Which is well connected to all domestic and international destinations.

By Rail

From Mumbai, you will get a local train to Neral, where you will find a tiny toy train awaiting for the tourists to Matheran. Mumbai to Neral takes about 2 hours, and the toy-train journey takes one and a half hours.

By Road

Matheran is situated at a distance of 100Kms from Mumbai and 120 kms from Pune. Thought a hill station Matheran shares excellent road and rail connectivity with Mumbai and Pune. The nearest airport is Mumbai, about 100 km away.We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

“ PLACES TO SEE IN  & AROUND MATHERAN "

Tourist Places in Matheran

Matheran (2500+ ft ) is a Hill station in Maharashtra where time has stood still. Motorised vehicles are not allowed and one is required to walk or take a horse back to move around the hill station. Matheran offers view points, walking trails, heritage train and old world charm.

Matheran The Colonial Heritage Hill Stations of India

British build Matheran as a summer retreat in mid-19th Century. The The Matheran Hill Railway was built in 1907 and its a UNESCO site and a tourist attraction. Matheran remains steeped in time with no motorised vehicle allowed inside. So handcarts, horses are only means of transport, otherwise walking is most popular. There are 3rd Generation Hotelier running Lords Hotel, Same Regal hotel is running since 1930s and much of Matheran remains unchanged even after British having left many decades ago.

Matheran Hill station in Western India

Matheran (2500 ft asl) is a renowned Hill station at 100 kms from Mumbai or Pune and kind of place that has not changed much with time. It does not allow motorised vehicles and still feels like it was in 1930s. Matheran is full of wooded walks, view points, a lake and some charming bungalows and a visited from travellers from Maharashtra and Gujarat all round the year.

Matheran Weekend Getaway

Matheran (100 kms from Mumbai) and its small old style hill station appeal draws guests from all over India during holiday season. Matheran wears a thick evergreen forest like character. Matheran is perhaps the only hill station in India that still does not allow cars and guests even today take a horseback ride or a hand rickshaw ride like they used to do in 1930s.

Matheran Train

British built a train from Neral to Matheran in early 1900s. The Train till today is the only motorised means to reach heart of Matheran. The Train journey is recommended for the heritage or Inbound traveler. Total journey time is about 5 hours (Starting 12 noon). Total journey time is about 2 hours (Starting 11:40 AM).

Honeymoon at Matheran

Matheran (2500 ft asl) is one of the popular honeymoon destination in Maharashtra because of its ease of access (Suburban trains till Neral - 11 kms from Matheran). Matheran offers good resort like stays, wooded walks, evergreen backdrop and never too crowded. This is ideal for honeymooners looking for a private time.

Monsoon Getaway Matheran

Matheran (2500 ft asl - 100-110 kms from Mumbai or Pune) is a favorite monsoon hiking option for many amateur trekkers as they walk from Neral Station to Matheran while enjoying waterfalls enroute.During monsoon it really rains hard here and the whole Matheran area is enveloped in thick mist.From a pure rainforest and ecology point of view, Matheran is one to behold and it’s a delight for those who wish to study bugs, butterflies and all kinds of tiny little reptiles and creatures. Matheran Tour Operators in Mumbai,Book Hotels in Matheran Maharashtra, Book Hotels,Matheran Hotels Online and Tour Packages for Matheran,Honeymoon packages for Matheran, find best deals with Mumbaitravelguru.com