Matheran Travel Guide


About Place

Matheran is a hill station, near Mumbai, in the west Indian state of Maharashtra. It’s known for its mild climate and well-preserved colonial architecture. Motor vehicles are banned and many visitors arrive by narrow-gauge railway on the 1907 Neral–Matheran Toy Train. The Panorama Point lookout offers views across the mountains of the Western Ghats. Louisa Point has views of waterfalls and the ancient Prabal Fort.


Places To Visit
  • Alexander Point
  • Shivaji's Ladder
  • Prabal Fort
  • Porcupine Point
  • Charlotte Lake
  • Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir
  • Louisa Point

Activities
  • Horse Riding

Famous Food
  • Gujarati
  • Maharashtrian
  • Chinese
  • Moghlai
  • Punjab
  • Vada Paav
  • Chikki
  • Kokum Sharbat

Things To Buy
  • Leather
  • Kolhapuri chappal
  • Chikki
  • Honey

Shopping Area
  • Matheran Local Market

Night Life
  • Pramod Bar

Matheran Details

Best Time To Visit
July To March

Monsoon Period
June To September

Important Contact
Police Control Room:
100 / 22621855,22621983,22625020,22641449,22620111
Ambulance Service:
102 / 23079643
Tourist Center:
22621855 , 22033144,22033145
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