About Matheran

Situated at an altitude of 800 mt matheran is a fascinating hill station. It is the nearest to Mumbai, lying 104 km away. The most unforgettable things about Matheran is deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. The atmosphere here is pure & fresh. The ban on motor vehicles inside Matheran have helped to preserve its beauty and keep intact its natural touch. Are you looking forward to some peaceful moments?, Are you looking for a refreshing break from the heat and dust of the city and want to throw away stress.. travel to Matheran Maharashtra. One of the major highlights of this place is the trip up from Neral on the Miniature train and the great vistas on the way up. The train goes through deep forest and one can see the beauty of jungle.

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Alexander Point

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Echo Point

Louisa Point

Louisa Point

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Matheran Lake

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One Tree Hill



Echo Point

Out of the 39 peaks that bless the hills of Matheran, Echo point is one of the most magnificent peaks. This place is known for its cleanliness and incredibly pleasant weather. Echo point can be conveniently called as a delight for food lovers as it offers a decent range of food stalls that serve you with freshly prepared snacks. The most amazing feature of this place is its echo effect that allows you to hear the echo of your own voice clearly. This point is situated in the midst of foggy clouds and takes you in a unique state of trance.



Louisa Point

Louisa point can be aptly described as the most perfect view point of Matheran and is a true wonder of nature. This point is located at an extreme height and is among tallest peaks of this town. One can witness a beautiful view of the ancient forts of Vishalgarh and Prabel from this point as it provides a vivid picture of the entire eastern part of the city. Louisa point is sharply located on a plateau and provides some breath-taking views of waterfalls and lake side parks.



Charlotte Lake

Charlotte Lake is situated at a distance of 30 km from the main town and is the most visited picnic spot of this town. This lake is known for its fresh water and scenic beauty that resides in every corner of this place. Apart from adding to Matheran’s economy through tourism, Charlotte Lake is also the single major source of water supply in the town of Matheran. Adventure enthusiasts also admire this place, as one has to go through a difficult route to reach this lake. An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Pisaarnath and rare varieties of migratory birds are other important features of this lake.



Alexander Point

Alexander point is located at one of the most far-away hills and marks the end of the mountain range of Matheran. This point attracts adventure lovers in large numbers as it offers various activities like trekking and horse riding. Alexander point is surrounded by a thick network of evergreen forests on its one side and offers consummate view of places like Rambag point, Gadbut point Paladari Lake. This place is blessed with beautiful calm surroundings and attracts a large number of meditators and peace lovers. However, one should keep certain amount of eatables and water while going to Alexander point, as it is an isolated place with no markets or shops nearby.



One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill is a secluded spot on the top of the mountain and is marked by an ancient tree of Jaambul. This point is often regarded as a trekker’s paradise as one has to cover a difficult trek to reach this point. One Tree Point is immediately followed by a deep valley and is one of the most picture-perfect places in the town of Matheran. This place is among the least crowded places of Matheran and is surrounded by beautiful trees on its one side and a deep valley on the other.