Matheran

Matheran is a beautiful hill spot in the Sahyadri hill range. The journey from Neral to Matheran by toy train is an awe inspiring experience. Matheran is 21 km from Neral. It takes the train around 2 hours to travel this distance. Since no petrol or diesel vehicles can enter Matheran, therefore the toy train remains the only transport which can enter the town directly. There are 38 view points at Matheran. At an altitude of 803 metres, the scenic charm of nature at Matheran is mesmerizing. The whole town is surrounded by lush green trees. The main view points worth visiting include Panorama, One-Tree, Khandala, Monkey, Mountberry, Alexander and Sunset. Another notable attraction of Matheran is the Charlotte Lake.

Matheran
How to Reach

The best way to reach Matheran is to board the Toy Train from Neral. Neral is located on the Mumbai-Pune railway line. Trains and cars are available from Mumbai to reach Neral. Another way of getting to Matheran is to reach Dasturi Naka by car from Mumbai or Neral. From there you can reach Matheran by hand-pulled rickshaw or horse back or by walking.

Hotels

MTDC Holiday Resort. Tel: (02148) 230540. Tariff - Rs. 1100-4100.

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