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Matheran Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Matheran, Maharashtra.
- Best time: July To March
- 7 places to see
About Matheran
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 in Matheran
- Alexander Point
- Shivaji's Ladder
- Prabal Fort
- Porcupine Point
- Charlotte Lake
- Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir
- Louisa Point
Things to do in Matheran
- Horse Riding
Famous food in Matheran
- Gujarati
- Maharashtrian
- Chinese
- Moghlai
- Punjab
- Vada Paav
- Chikki
- Kokum Sharbat
Things to buy in Matheran
- Leather
- Kolhapuri chappal
- Chikki
- Honey
Where to shop in Matheran
- Matheran Local Market
Night life
- Pramod Bar
