About Matheran
Are you planning to visit a place which simply washes away the dust of every day life? Leave the world behind and knock at Matheran, the only pedestrian hill station of Asia.
The tiny hill town set at an altitude of 800 mts. from the sea level has a pastoral appeal. Devoid of glitz and glamour, Matheran or the 'forest on top' feeds the sense with serenity, rural ambience and purity. It is one of the favored dens of the honeymooners where the image of the setting sun from a cliff create the urge to be with each other forever. Browsing through the main market is surely a thrilling experience for the leisure travelers.
Matheran, discovered by Sir Mallet in 1880 is still holding the traces of the British colonial past. The colonial architecture simply rolls back time. The summer escape of the British till date continues to offer solace to the city-battered soul.
Deep dense forest cover, crisp air, joyous dancing steps of the waterfall, sweet laughter of the birds, clear blue sky, sight of the overpowering hills in the evening create some signature moments for the tourists. Matheran is fresh and softly seductive as the colorful images of nature compel the tourists to ask for more.
Apart from its scenic charm, the beauty of the hill station lies in riding the tiny train running from Neral to Matheran offering glimpses of the the green Jambol forest and lovely imagery of nature.
Matheran is an eco-friendly town flooded with images that revive the spirit and offer sensuous delight.
History Matheran
Matheran or 'forest on top was discovered by the British in 1851. It was Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then collector of Thane district who actually found this serene hill town in the Sahyadri ranges
How to Reach Matheran
Reaching Matheran is quite convenient. Since it is just 100 km from Mumbai, it takes little effort and time to reach the hill station.
Matheran Hotel List
