Matheran is a hill station and a municipal council in Karjat Tahsilin the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the smallest hill station in India, it is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea level. It is about 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune

It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station.

There are around 38 designated look-out "points" (viewpoints) in Matheran, including the Panorama Point that provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area and also the Neral town. From this point, the view of sunset and sunrise is dramatic. The Louisa Point offers crystal clear view of the Prabal Fort. The other points are the One Tree Hill Point, Heart Point, Monkey Point, Porcupine Point, Rambagh Point, and more. To stay there, there are plenty of hotels. There are many Parsi bungalows. Beautiful old British-style architecture is preserved in Matheran.The roads are not metalled and are made of red laterite earth.

Here are some of the of the best places to visit in Matheran:-

Neral-Matheran Toy Train
Louisa Point
Echo Point
Charlotte Lake
One Tree Hill
Porcupine Point (Sunset Point)
Alexander Point
Panorama point
Monkey point
Honeymoon Point
Hart Point
Rambaug Point
King George Point
Lord Point
Khandala Point
Mount Barry Point
Malang Point
Paymaster Park
Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir


Best Time to Visit

Though Matheran has a pleasant climate throughout the year, the best time to visit is between October and May. Here's a seasonal breakup of the year so you can plan your trip accordingly. October to November: This is when the monsoon has just retreated and the temperature is cool and perfect for sightseeing.

Entry Fee :- 50/-