Matheran

Matheran is the closest hill station to Mumbai in the Sahyadri hill range in Raigad district of Maharashtra State.

Matheran is situated at a height of 803 m above sea level. Matheran is a plateau with a reasonably dense forest cover. Being a hill station it is pleasant almost throughout the year. In winter, the nights can get a bit chilly though. The best time to go to Matheran is post-monsoon. It is truly spectacular at this time of the year with lush greenery, waterfalls and the lake full with water. The best times to visit Matheran are between: Sept.to November; Feb. to March. (Dec & Jan are pretty chilly here).

As motor vehicles are banned, there are two ways of getting around in Matheran.

Walking. All the trails have signboards marking the way and the locals are quite helpful

On horseback

Man-pulled Rickshaw

Some of the popular sights include: Lake Charlotte - a spectacular waterfall overflows from the lake during and shortly after the monsoons.

Places To Visit in Matheran

Panorama point: This point is a very beautiful one, for you can see a panoramic view of the hills on the left and a beautiful Ulhas River to the right. This point is quite far from Matheran station / market, but you can negotiate a good price for your travel if you do not feel like walking. This point is perfect for Sunrise and is also called "Sunrise Point." To reach this point take the train tracks to Dasturi & after Aman lodge there will be a way to the right which will take you straight to this point in 30 minutes.

Kelshi: Further north from Anjarle, near the border of Raigad district, is another small town known as Kelshi. This village is frequented by pilgrims who come to the Mahalaxmi Temple here, built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. Other than the Mahalaxmi Temple, there are other temples here dedicated to Rasha Krishna, Beleshwar and Ganesha, to name a few. Just outside of the village is a lovely beach, which stretches for 2.5 kms and the sunset is said to be spectacular from this beach.

Heart Point: Here one can see a beautiful scene of the valley and this point looks like heart, so it is named so.

Monkey Point: Here you can see the monkeys in large numbers and their mischief life-sized. However you can see monkeys everywhere in Matheran.

Luisa Point: The view from here to the waterfall (run off from Charlotte Lake) during the monsoon is spectacular

Honeymoon Hill: According to Locals, a British Officer had his Honeymoon actually arranged at this point!Also,latter Parsis used to harvest honey at his point,hence its name.

Echo Point: True to it's name,this point has some superb Echo effect! Feel free to scream loud at the point and hear the echo coming from distant places through the valleys!

One tree Hill: A unique hill, which has only one big tree growing on it. The way to reach the hill is a bit risky and steep. However you can see the one tree hill easily from another tree at a very slight distance. It is a very beautiful experience, like the movie Avatar with floating mountains

Paymasters Park: You might pass this on the way to Sunset point. Nothing out of the ordinary this park

Khandala Point: Very close to the Matheran Market Place. A minor point

Alexandar Point: Near the Alexander hotel. Has good views.

Little Chowk Point: Spectacular view and towards the Southmost tip of Matheran

Chowk Point: Spectacular view and towards the Southmost tip of Matheran.

Sunset(Porcupine) Point: One of the most beautiful views. Sunset especially is amazing. To the right there are deep gorges with waterfalls in the rainy season.

Garbut point: This is the actual sunrise point. Very far though

Charlotte Lake

Mount Barry

Artist Point

Rambaug Point

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