Matheran

The tiniest hill station in India, situated at 803 metres (2,636 ft.) above sea level, Matheran is the most splendid hill-station in Maharashtra. It covers an area of 8 square kilometres in Sahyadris. Its pastoral beauty is especially pristine thanks to a blanket motor transport ban.

This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. He was camping around the village of Chowk, when on a hill top he stopped for a drink of a water from a spring - which still bears his name.

The light railway line was constructed by M/s. Adamji Pirbhoy in 1907 and was worked by an agency called the Matheran Steam Light Tramway Co. Ltd., Bombay. The Government authorised the construction, maintenance and working of the line by the promoter, while Government land was provided free of cost.

it really different one or unique hill station. This is the place truly loved by all - Picnic Lovers, Trekkers as well as jungle lovers. Matheran is famous for its train, which runs from Neral to Matheran. This small train covers the distance of 21 Kms in 2-2 1/2 hrs. Journey through this train is really enjoyable. The train goes through deep forest and one can see the beauty of jungle. Matheran is truly a unique place as it is 'Pollution Free Town' . No vehicles are allowed here and hence total area is free from pollution. You can either walk the town or travel on the back of horses.

The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran is deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra. There are many places to see in Matheran.

Sharlott Lake :--The main water source of Matheran 1 km from main market.

Panorama Point :--This is 'sun-rise' point. The longest point in Matheran. Almost 6 kms from market. One can see 'Neral' on east and 'Panvel' on the west of the point. The other points in Matheran like Sunset Point , Monkey Point , Maldunga Point and Heart Point etc. are also to the west. If weather is good, you can see Khandala and Bhimashankar ranges as well. Truly, 'the king of all points' is Matheran.

Sun-set/Porcupine Point :-- Famous for Sunset. A deep forest nearby can be easily seen. 'Prabalgad' can also be seen from this point. Around 4 kms. from main market.