MATHERAN IN A DAY

Matheran is Asia’s only automobile-free hill station Why are vehicles not allowed inside Matheran.

To protect the environment, the Ministry of Environment and Forest declared Matheran an eco-sensitive zone in 2003 and restricted all vehicles inside the hill station.

Routes to Matheran

Matheran is connected to Mumbai. If planning to go by road, you can take the vehicle to the entrance (Dasturi Naka- Aman lodge), then you have to take a horse ride, hand-rickshaw ride or walk up to the hill station. Our favourite way to reach the hill station: the Toy train from Neral station (very less availability). It’s the only toy train in Maharashtra and you can enjoy the view of ghat while traveling by the train. There is no doubt that the hill station always has scenic views but Monsoon is the season to capture beautiful memories with your loved ones.

Estimate Travel Fare for a day to Matheran (excluding the charges of hotel stay)

Train Travelers From CSMT- NERAL station – Rs 110/-

Rented car from the bottom of the ghat to Aman Lodge or Dasturi Naka – Rs 500/- (with family) (per person Rs 100/-)

Aman Lodge or Dasturi Naka – MATHERAN from Toy train- Rs 85/-

By Road If you own a car, then there are toll charges of 500 directly from the entrance.

Rented car- Rs 500/- (with family) Horse ride from Aman lodge up to hotel- Rs 500-800 Hand-rickshaw rides from Aman lodge up to hotel- Rs 400-800

Places to visit in Matheran

Louisa Point This is one of the major tourist attraction points as this spot gives us scenic views of many other points. We can also enjoy the view of historical places like Vishalgad and Prabalgad from here. It is 40 minutes away from the Matheran railway station and you can even enjoy riding a horse to the point. The point was named after Ms. Louisa met with an accident and went down the valley along with her horse on that spot.

Echo Point This spot is exactly the same as it sounds…one can hear the echoes of their voice from the mountains. It is around 30 minutes away from the Matheran station with a beautiful mountain view if you’re a mountain lover.

Charlotte Lake It is nearest to the Echo Point and the major source of drinking water in the Matheran region. You can enjoy the view of the lake and birds flying around the lake.

In 1956 AD, this lake was built and it is also famous as it is a major source of water for Matheran which is filtered and then distributed to the whole Matheran Travel Tips

Plan a trip and make a list of things During Monsoon, you must carry your jacket and wear your most comfortable footwear because the roads are very muddy, First aid (in case of emergency), Power bank during traveling, Carry extra clothes.

The best part of this place is that you can travel and come back in one day

References: https://www.trawell.in/maharashtra/matheran/places-to-visit-things-to-do https://www.indianholiday.com/blog/eco-friendly-destinations-matheran/#:~:text=Matheran%20was%20declared%20a%20car-free%20zone%20in%202003%2C,elites%20built%20homes%20in%20this%20newly-founded%20hill%20station.