Matheran is a Hill Station in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station inKarjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station in India. It is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m above sea level. It is located around 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune. Matheran's proximity to many metropolitan cities makes it a popular weekend getaway for urban residents. Matheran, which means "forest on the forehead" (of the mountains) is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station.
Attraction
There are altogether 28 points, 2 lakes, 2 parks, 4 major worship places and a racecourse to visit inside Matheran. It takes about 2–3 days on your feet for a complete adventure. Important points are Alexander point., Rambag point, Little Chowk point, Big Chowk point, One Tree Hill point, Belvedere point, Olympia Race Course, Lords point, Charlotte Lake, Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Celia Pt (a water fall mouth), Echo point, Porcupine point (Sun Set), Panorama Point (Sun Rise), Khandala point, Madhavji Garden & Point, Matheran Railway Station, Louisa Point, Mayra Point, Pisarnath Temple, Matheran Shiv Mandir. View points like monkey and echo, steep cliffs, deep ravines and squirrel & There are many picnic spots.
How to Reach
Matheran is well connected to Mumbai (100 km) & Pune (120 km) by rail and road, while Neral is the nearest rail station. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai that is located around 100 km away from Matheran. Matheran has a narrow gauge railway station in the town center. The old Matheran Hill Railway offers several daily trains to Neral. The toy train connected to the mainline rail route at Neral Junction. Neral Junction is well connected by local trains from CST along the CST-Karjat route. The train covers a distance of 12 miles in an hour thereby allowing the passengers ample time to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. Any Pune bound train from CST(Mumbai) reaches Neral in approximately two hours to get there you have to take train from Mumbai to Neral junction from Neral to Matheran by narrow gauge trains that depart at 8.40am, 11.00am, 5.00pm
Time to visit
In Matheran there is less humid climate through out the year. One can visit Matheran any time in 365 days.

Summer (March to May)
Summer season is the best season for sightseeing. Temperature level in summer is never exceeding beyond 30° Cel. Many couple spends there life precious time of honeymoon here in Matheran.
Monsoon (June to September)
During the monsoon the hill of Matheran is always covered with clouds and often we lose sight of it behind the thick veil of clouds and mist. Average 200 Inches rainfall observed here. Matheran looks beautiful in monsoon. There many waterfalls are on the way from Nerul to Matheran Hill top. Many young stars visit Matheran by walk in monsoon.
Winter (December to February) Temperature observed in winter between 12-15 °Cel. Winter is always good for all tourist activities and we can conclude ideal season for stay and sightseeing.
Attraction
There are altogether 28 points, 2 lakes, 2 parks, 4 major worship places and a racecourse to visit inside Matheran. It takes about 2–3 days on your feet for a complete adventure. Important points are Alexander point., Rambag point, Little Chowk point, Big Chowk point, One Tree Hill point, Belvedere point, Olympia Race Course, Lords point, Charlotte Lake, Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Celia Pt (a water fall mouth), Echo point, Porcupine point (Sun Set), Panorama Point (Sun Rise), Khandala point, Madhavji Garden & Point, Matheran Railway Station, Louisa Point, Mayra Point, Pisarnath Temple, Matheran Shiv Mandir. View points like monkey and echo, steep cliffs, deep ravines and squirrel & There are many picnic spots.

Matheran is well connected to Mumbai (100 km) & Pune (120 km) by rail and road, while Neral is the nearest rail station. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai that is located around 100 km away from Matheran. Matheran has a narrow gauge railway station in the town center. The old Matheran Hill Railway offers several daily trains to Neral. The toy train connected to the mainline rail route at Neral Junction. Neral Junction is well connected by local trains from CST along the CST-Karjat route. The train covers a distance of 12 miles in an hour thereby allowing the passengers ample time to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. Any Pune bound train from CST(Mumbai) reaches Neral in approximately two hours to get there you have to take train from Mumbai to Neral junction from Neral to Matheran by narrow gauge trains that depart at 8.40am, 11.00am, 5.00pm
Time to visit
In Matheran there is less humid climate through out the year. One can visit Matheran any time in 365 days.

Summer season is the best season for sightseeing. Temperature level in summer is never exceeding beyond 30° Cel. Many couple spends there life precious time of honeymoon here in Matheran.
Monsoon (June to September)
During the monsoon the hill of Matheran is always covered with clouds and often we lose sight of it behind the thick veil of clouds and mist. Average 200 Inches rainfall observed here. Matheran looks beautiful in monsoon. There many waterfalls are on the way from Nerul to Matheran Hill top. Many young stars visit Matheran by walk in monsoon.
Winter (December to February) Temperature observed in winter between 12-15 °Cel. Winter is always good for all tourist activities and we can conclude ideal season for stay and sightseeing.
Matheran is such a lovely and adventurous place. Untouched, unspoiled and unbelievably tranquil, this popular tourist hill-station in Maharashtra is a great getaway destination. Just 2 hrs from Mumbai, it is one of the most unpolluted cities in the region, especially since no vehicles are allowed inside its limits. Check out Matheran hotels for offering all the basic facilities to travellers.
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