Photography : Landscape

Matheran was discovered by Hugh Malet in 1850. The British developed Matheran as a popular tourist resort.
At an elevation of around 800m (2,625 ft) above sea level Matheran is a hill station located about 100 km from Mumbai. Matheran literally means jungle on top. All vehicles (Except emergency vehicles) are banned here.

The market is the area where the bulk of the activity is. You get good quality Shoes, Slippers, Sandals and other leather goods at good bargains here.

You also get various flavors of Chikki (which is a softer version of peanut brittle), local honey, fudge's (Chocolate and fruit flavours etc.) ice gola's and various drinks. In the center of the market is a garden.
The following is a list of some major places of interest -


Mount Berry
Luisa Point
Echo Point
Panorama Point (Sunrise Point)
Porcupine Point (Sunset Point)
One tree Hill
Garbut Point
Chowk Point
Olympia Racecourse
Monkey Point
Hart point
Rambaug Point
Charlotte Lake
Alexandria Point
Malet Spring
Matheran hill station is one of the only few places in the world where all vehicles are banned which makes the place unique. Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no cars.
The unpolluted air, beautiful surroundings, charming shady walks and magnificent panoramic views are what make a stay in Matheran a totally different experience in itself.

So visit Matheran to sit back and enjoy nature and the healthy atmosphere ...

An Eco-sensitive Zone

Matheran has been declared an eco-sensitive region by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Government of India (GoI).



Fact Files :Matheran covers a total area of 7.35 sq. km. With a generally flat top, the highest spot is at an altitude of 803.47m.s.l. With a small resident population of about 4000, the calm and quietude is ever so pleasant. To add to the comfort, Matheran has mild to cool temperatures throughout the year, rarely going above 350C even during peak summer afternoons!

With such excellent semi-evergreen and evergreen forest covering the entire tabletop, one does come very close to nature when in Matheran. Whether a short weekend trip or a weeklong vacation, you are sure to return home with a rejuvenated body and a refreshed mind.

Bird watchers could get rare sightings of the Malabar Trogon, the Malabar Whistling Thrush or the Whistling Schoolboy and a lucky wildlife enthusiast could get a glimpse of Pied Hornbills, Crested Serpent Eagles and the elusive Leopard. If not so much, the Bonnet Macaques, Hanuman Langurs, Palm Squirrels and Parakeets are always there!

General Information


Population : 5,500
Altitude : 800 m
Languages : Marathi, Hindi, English
STD Code : 02148

Getting there is half the fun. A toy-like train meanders up the mountain, treating you to a breathtaking view. In Matheran itself there's plenty to see - Lake Charlotte, Honeymoon Hill, Panther's Cave, lots more. You can also go horse-riding and shop for exciting cane and leather articles.

Getting there is half the fun. A toy-like train meanders up the mountain, treating you to a breathtaking view. In Matheran itself there's plenty to see - Lake Charlotte, Honeymoon Hill, Panther's Cave, lots more. You can also go horse-riding and shop for exciting cane and leather articles.