Just
80 km east of Mumbai, the picturesque hill station of Matheran with its
sylvan surroundings, serene atmosphere beckons nature lovers and
adventurers. Cloaked in shady trees and ringed by walking tracks, the place
offers a peaceful retreat. On a clear day the views are fantastic and it's
possible to see (and supposedly even hear) Mumbai from Hart Point. Louisa
Point is a great place to watch the sunset, especially during the week when
you might have the bluff entirely to yourself. Hugh Malet, climbing the path
known as Shivaji's Ladder, is credited with the 'discovery' of Matheran in
1850. It soon became a popular hill station during the days of the Raj, as
the abundant shade and altitude (800m/2624ft) made is slightly cooler than
the plains below. Matheran owes its tranquility to a complete ban on motor
vehicles (and bicycles), but on weekends, the town is overrun by
day-trippers from Mumbai and the pleasant trails are wall to wall with
people.
Popular Tourist
Attractions in Matheran
The hill station of Matheran offers to see 38 points; to cover all of these
you will need to stay for the night at the hill station. To help the
tourists, there are signboards and maps at every place and you can easily
plan and enjoy your point seeing at Matheran. Some of the most visited
tourist attractions in Matheran are as follows.
Charlotte Lake
If you want to known and visit the place from where Mathern gets its total
water supply, you should head towards the Charlotte Lake, one of the biggest
tourist attractions in Mathern.
Parsi and Hindu cemeteries near Rambaug Point
Take a walk at the hill town of Matheran and reach the spot where you will
see cemeteries of the Parsi and Hindu communities. The cemetery is located
close to Rambaug Point.
Echo Point
Those who wish to enjoy point seeing can well start at the Echo Point. The
vantagepoint affords a panoramic view of the surroundings of the hill
station.
King George Point
The place becomes a sight to behold during the monsoon season. Here, you
can feast your eyes upon the waterfall which is formed by the water
overflowing the Charlotte Lake. It will be even more a wonderful experience
to reach the mouth of the waterfall.
Louisa Point
The view of the waterfall at the King George Point can also be enjoyed from
Louisa Point. From here, you will be able to enjoy a face-on view of the
waterfall.
Panorama Point
If you are visiting the state of Maharashtra, you must have heard of the
Shayadri Ranges. The Panorama Point is the spot from where you can have a
panoramic view of the mountain ranges of Shayadri.
Recreational Activities to Do in Matheran
Matheran is a delight for trekkers. There are many interesting places where
trekkers can test their skills like Panorama Point, Louisa Point, Chauk
Point, and a walk around Charlotte Lake.
How to Reach Matheran (Air/Rail/Road)
It usually takes four hours to reach Matheran. Two hours from Victoria
Terminus ( Mumbai) to Karjat and further two more hours from Neral Junction.
The city of Pune lies at a distance of 120 km from Matheran. It is to be
kept in mind that no vehicles are allowed inside the hill station. You can
hire ponies to move around inside.
Matheran Hotel Information
You do not have any 5-star to stay at Matheran. However, you can find a
number of 2 star and 3 star hotels in Mathern. There are government approved
hotels as well, offering you cheap accommodation options in Matheran. You
can choose to stay at one of these hotels.
Brightlands Resorts (3 Star)
» Hotel Panorama
» Rangoli Retreat
» Regal Hotel (Government Approved)
» Richie Rich Resorts (2 Star)
» Royal Hotel At Matheran
» Usha Ascot (3 Star)
