What we love about Matheran There possibly could be no more extraordinary destinations in Maharashtra than Matheran, India's tinyest hill station, known worldwide for being eco sensitive nature tour place in whole country ( no motor able traffic ). At elevation of 2,600 feet (about 800m) in the Western Ghats this Matheran destination lets you enjoy of Forests, red mud trails, valleys, spectacular viewpoints and soothing feel from refreshing air of mountains. Relatively only 90 km from city like Mumbai, Matheran is able to preserve it self in the whole city yet still is a favourite romantic gateway, family picnics and nature destination. Many a tourists love to journey on the antique toy train from Neral to Matheran, enjoy the views of valley, lush green forest and rolling hills.Major Attractions: Panorama Point, Echo Point, Charlotte Lake, Louisa Point, Alexander Point, One Tree Hill Point, Porcupine Point, Matheran Toy TrainTop Activities: Toy train ride, trekking, horseback riding, sightseeing, photography, nature walks, sunset viewingDuration: 2 DaysBest Time to Visit: October to MayMatheran provide a lot of options for getting from point to point from any other hill stations in India such as hiking, horseback or pushback rickshaws and let travellers see wonderful places without any fear of air pollution or pollution from vehicles. On the Matheran hill station there are 35+ points of interest offering magnificent views of the surrounding hills, along with 30+ valley points offering the panoramic beauty. Some important locations you need to cover are Charlotte Lake, Panorama point, Louisa point and echo point; Matheran’s scenic spots serve as a wonderful place for viewing sunrise, the most popular of that being at Panorama point, sunrise & sunset views being the specialty. The salubrious atmosphere and greens all around of Matheran hills give all its people pleasant weekend retreat, with all refreshment from bustles and hurried life, offering plush forests and rich vibrant greenery. The roads within Matheran are a series of pathways winding through densely shaded Forests leading towards unique hidden viewpoints. Being the essential dam of Matheran, the picturesque Charlotte Lake is most lively and alluring after rains are over. Those looking for railways, have to take the journey through unique toy train travelling along from Neral to Matheran that is ranked as India’s most picturesque peaceful rail route. Trekker travel Matheran trails via Neral whereas photographer’s are attracted towards misty valleys and unique exotic sunsets along with primitive forests of Matheran hills. Undeniably it one of India’s finest hill station providing pure, pristine pristine wilderness, Pollution free environment coupled with ambience of colonial times.
