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Matheran
The hill stations near Mumbai have always been
attracting large numbers of travel lovers from
India and abroad. Scenic, unpolluted and lush
green environment, Matheran is a fantastic
tourist destination. Matheran is situated at a
height of 803 m above sea level.
Matheran History

 Matheran was developed during the
 British rule, when British Officer Hugh
 Mallet was the Collector of Thane. The
 Ministry of Environment and Forest has
 put Matheran in eco-sensitive
 category. It is one of the few places in
 the world where vehicles are not
 allowed, which makes the place
 different from others.
Inside Matheran

  Since motor vehicles are banned in Matheran, it quite peaceful despite
    thousands of visitors coming here every year, mostly from Mumbai. Many
    tourists prefer to walk in Matheran, although there are some modes of
    transport available like horses, human rickshaw.

  There are around 38 designated lookout points in Matheran providing
    spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

  Being a hill station it is pleasant throughout the year. The best time to go to
    Matheran is post-monsoon. It offers spectacular view with lush greenery,
    waterfalls and the lake full with water. In winter, the nights can get a bit cold
    though.

  There is an entry fee (of Rs 40 for adult visitors and Rs.20 for children from May
    1, 2012) to Matheran. The money collected from this is used to maintain its
    fragile ecosystem.
Popular Matheran Points
 Panorama Point


 Heart Point



 Monkey Point



 Luisa Point



 Honeymoon Hill



 Echo Point



 Little Chowk Point



 Charlotte Lake



 Matheran Hill Railway
Helpful Information

  Motor vehicles are banned in Matheran, there are
  three ways of getting around in Matheran.

  Walking. All the trails have signboards marking the
  way and the locals are quite helpful, On horseback
  and Man-pulled Rickshaw

  Marathi, Hindi and English are spoken in Matheran.

  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.
Helpful Information

  During the peak season, when it is very busy, prices are often as
   high as four times the off-season (winter) price. Be ready to shell out
   minimum of INR 2000 for a modest non AC double bed room on a
   weekend. As it is a popular weekend trip from Mumbai, mid week is
   less full so you should be able to negotiate better prices.

  There are all kinds of restaurants in Matheran serving various
   cuisines. Most hotels offer packages including all meals. Try the
   Gujarati Thali, or the Maharashtrian style Vada-Pav which is
   available at the various points. Also, try the chikki which is available
   in different flavors in the main market. Meat is available in some
   restaurants, notably in the popular and modern Khan's, which does
   very good Kebabs. Diwadkars opposite the station does very tasty
   non veg and veg thalis, kababs, etc at a reasonable price. Shabbir
   Bhai's is a authentic home-run hotel,serving tasty Moghlai food.
More Information

  http://www.travelguideindia.net/Matheran

  http://wikitravel.org/en/Matheran

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Matheran

  • 1. Matheran The hill stations near Mumbai have always been attracting large numbers of travel lovers from India and abroad. Scenic, unpolluted and lush green environment, Matheran is a fantastic tourist destination. Matheran is situated at a height of 803 m above sea level.
  • 2. Matheran History  Matheran was developed during the British rule, when British Officer Hugh Mallet was the Collector of Thane. The Ministry of Environment and Forest has put Matheran in eco-sensitive category. It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others.
  • 3. Inside Matheran   Since motor vehicles are banned in Matheran, it quite peaceful despite thousands of visitors coming here every year, mostly from Mumbai. Many tourists prefer to walk in Matheran, although there are some modes of transport available like horses, human rickshaw.   There are around 38 designated lookout points in Matheran providing spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys.   Being a hill station it is pleasant throughout the year. The best time to go to Matheran is post-monsoon. It offers spectacular view with lush greenery, waterfalls and the lake full with water. In winter, the nights can get a bit cold though.   There is an entry fee (of Rs 40 for adult visitors and Rs.20 for children from May 1, 2012) to Matheran. The money collected from this is used to maintain its fragile ecosystem.
  • 4. Popular Matheran Points  Panorama Point  Heart Point  Monkey Point  Luisa Point  Honeymoon Hill  Echo Point  Little Chowk Point  Charlotte Lake  Matheran Hill Railway
  • 5. Helpful Information   Motor vehicles are banned in Matheran, there are three ways of getting around in Matheran. Walking. All the trails have signboards marking the way and the locals are quite helpful, On horseback and Man-pulled Rickshaw   Marathi, Hindi and English are spoken in Matheran.   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.
  • 6. Helpful Information   During the peak season, when it is very busy, prices are often as high as four times the off-season (winter) price. Be ready to shell out minimum of INR 2000 for a modest non AC double bed room on a weekend. As it is a popular weekend trip from Mumbai, mid week is less full so you should be able to negotiate better prices.   There are all kinds of restaurants in Matheran serving various cuisines. Most hotels offer packages including all meals. Try the Gujarati Thali, or the Maharashtrian style Vada-Pav which is available at the various points. Also, try the chikki which is available in different flavors in the main market. Meat is available in some restaurants, notably in the popular and modern Khan's, which does very good Kebabs. Diwadkars opposite the station does very tasty non veg and veg thalis, kababs, etc at a reasonable price. Shabbir Bhai's is a authentic home-run hotel,serving tasty Moghlai food.