Shopping in Matheran
The charming hill station named Matheran is a delightful shopping destination. The place has plenty to offer to the tourists. It’s a refreshing experience to browse through various shops while relishing the scenic beauty of the place.
Matheran is famous for its beautiful collection of leather products. Tourists are bombarded with a wide range of leather items which include belts, leather bags, Kolhapuri footwear, hats, etc. These items are stuffed in the shops, and tourists can get them in various shapes and sizes.
A visit to Matheran remains incomplete if one does not buy a packet or two of fresh chikki - a candy prepared with gram flour, jaggery and cashew nuts. Bite into the tastiest chikki!
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
