Matheran Hill Station - It Has Ample Variety Of Trees ,Birds And Animals To Teach Us Care And Cure

MATHERAN HILL STATION

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RAIGAD

Matheran is a most famous and coolest Hill Station situated in Karjat Tahsil, Raigad District of Maharashtra, India. Matheran is the smallest hill station of India. It is located on the range of Western Ghats at height of 800 m (2625 Feet) above sea level. The name Matheran means either ‘Forest on Top’ or ‘Woodlandoverhead’. 

Matheran is located around 90 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune and about 320 km from Surat. Matheran is awesome place for to spend weekend.     

Matheran as a Hill Station was discovered by a British, Mr. Huge Mallet, the then Collector of Thane, in 1850.It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others.

 Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles. Because of vehicles being banned in Matheran, the place is quite peaceful despite the thousands of lakhs coming to visit throughout the year.

It’s astonishing to travel by Toy train from Neral to Matheran a hill station in Raigad district in Maharashtra (India). Toy Trains journey takes around 281 thriller zigzag turns (ghat) from Neral to Matheran hill top. 

  

Horsemen of Matheran are well known for dedication of their lives to horses and to the tourist of Matheran.  Riding on the muddy slopes of Matheran is amazing to experience.  You can also learn riding lesson at Olympia Racecourse conducted by horsemen of Matheran.

By Air

The nearest airport, Mumbai, 100 km, is well connected with national and international flights. From there, you'll need to switch to train or road.

By Train

It is well connected by rail both, from Mumbai and Pune up to Neral Junction Station, a station at the bottom of the hill. From Neral a small Toy Train (Narrow gauge) takes you through a zigzag route of about 21 kms. to Matheran in two hours time.

By Road

While going to Matheran by road, take Mumbai-Pune Highway(NH-4) upto Chowk Village and turn to Karjat road. From Karjat, the same road goes to Dasturi Naka, i.e. entrance of Matheran via Neral.