Matheran
About Matheran
Matheran is a hill station, near Mumbai, in the west Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for its mild climate and well-preserved colonial architecture. Motor vehicles are banned and many visitors arrive by narrow-gauge railway on the 1907 Neral–Matheran Toy Train. The Panorama Point lookout offers views across the mountains of the Western Ghats. Louisa Point has views of waterfalls and the ancient Prabal Fort. Southwest of the town center, Charlotte Lake is a popular picnic spot and attracts domestic and migratory birds. Next to the lake is PisharnathMahadevMandir, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva. After the monsoon rains, water spills out of the lake creating a waterfall. A nearby trekking trail known as Shivaji’s Ladder leads from One Tree Hill Point down to the valley. The hills surrounding Matheran are covered in thick evergreen and deciduous forest, home to animals including monkeys, and birds such as cuckoos and bulbuls.
One Tree Hill Point
One Tree Hill Point is an adventurers trek and features one tree on a mountaintop, offering dramatic and sweeping views.
Louisa Point
Louisa Point is a lookout point popular with hikers, photographers for its panoramic views of ancient forts and vistas.
Shivaji's Ladder
Shivaji's Ladder is a hiking, bouldering, and rock-climbing area with craggy, step-like terrain amid verdant surrounds.
Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir
Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir is a Shiva temple located in the hill-station of Matheran in Maharashtra, India. This temple is the oldest in Matheran and the deity Pisarnath is the Gramadevata.
Hart Point
Hart Point is scenic and overlooks situated high in the mountains, with elevated views of valley, cliffs, and villages.
Alexander Point
Alexander Point is a popular lookout point, accessible on foot, offering wide panoramas of surrounding valleys and hills.
Khandala Point
Khandala Point offers sweeping views are the highlight of this mountainous lookout point amid lush green surrounds.
Prabalgad
Prabalgad is located between Matheran and Panvel and comes under the Raigad District in the state of Maharashtra, India. The Prabalgad Fort stands at an elevation of 2,300 feet in the Western Ghats.
Irshalgad
Irshalgad is a fortress located between Matheran and Panvel in Maharashtra, India. It is a sister fort to Prabalgad. The area of the fort is not large but there are several water cisterns cut from the rock.
Porcupine Point
Porcupine Point is a hillside scenic spot best known for its sunset panoramas over the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Echo Point
Echo Point is a picturesque mountain, lake, and valley panoramas that draw visitors to this scenic lookout spot.
Best Time To Visit Matheran
The best time to visit Matheran is from September to March. During the summer season from March to May see daytime temperatures soaring over 35°C. However, pleasant in general, the weather is suitable for trekking, sightseeing, and forest adventures. June to September is the rainy season when heavy showers challenge trekking. However, the place becomes less crowded, so you can enjoy the rain-soaked greenery with a sense of peace. You can celebrate the Ganesh Festival in Matheran, at this time as it is festival time in Maharashtra. The nature-loving crowd streams into this hill resort any time of the year though. During the autumn season from October to November when the monsoon is retreating see temperatures dipping. Cool and pleasantly chilly, this time of the year is great for feasting your eyes on the valleys and dales, peaks and misty hills. Gaze at clear sunrises and wonder at magical sunsets. December to February temperatures dips further to 11°C.
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24, Ashok Vihar Colony, Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow - 226022, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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