Matheran

Lusting greeneries, serene environments and unpolluted ambience Matheran is a fantastic tourist destination at a height of about 2516 feet above sea level in Maharashtra state of India. Matheran, the jungle on the top, was developed by British after it was located in 1850 by the British Officer Hugh Mallet, who was the Collector of Thane.

This cool eco-friendly hill station is perfectly perched at the Matheran ranges of Sahyadri Mountains and the picturesque surroundings with eye catching attractions invite thousands of tourists every year to Matheran. This hill station has the unique distinction that the vehicles are banned from entering the hill station limits, keeping Matheran as an unpolluted tourist spot.

Matheran is a nature’s gift, with 38 peak points for an enthusiastic tourist to take refuge from the day to day hardships of modern life. These points include Panorama point, echo point, Charlott Lake, King George point and Louisa point. The Paymaster Park and Panthers’ Caves are two prime picnic spots for any one can enjoy the natural pleasures; especially children will enjoy these grandeur places. Matheran with the undulated hilly regions with the treasures of natural beauty is one of the best summer retreats to keep away from the scorching mercury levels in the down plain cities.

The stunning views of the landscapes from the cliffs of Matheran offer memorable experiences for life long. The Hart point, one of the scenic spot, offer breathtaking views of multicolored lights of Mumbai city in the serene and cold nights. A two hour journey through the undulated hilly roads by bus can take the tourists to this imposing picturesque location. Soft cool breeze welcome you to this nature’s gift.

Extremely good boarding and lodging facilities with all requirements of luxurious vacation stay and the picnic spots, natural beauty embodied, attract thousands of domestic and foreign tourists to Matheran every year. The bazaar in Matheran offer excellent shopping facilities to shopping freaks.