Matheran

Matheran is like walking into a painting and becoming mesmerized by its beauty. Not to be missed while you're in Maharashtra is a visit to this quiet hideaway, easily managed as a day-trip preferably from Mumbai. Set in the midst of a stunning landscape on the Western Ghats at an altitude of around 800 m, the place is an eco-sensitive region. With 38 designated look-out points and miles of quiet walks, Matheran is a destination for those who prefer to commune with nature. A trip to this charming hill station from Neral on the mountain train provides one of the most scenic train journeys in India.

Fact & Figures

Temperature :	Summer: 32.2-21.1 C Winter: 29.4-16.0 C
Season :	October to May
Clothing :	Cotton
Languages spoken :	Marathi, Hindi and English
STD Code:	02148
Tourism Centres:	Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) Holiday Resort, Dasturi Naka, Matheran, Tel: 02148-230540, 230277; MTDC, CDO Hutments, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai - 400021. Tel: 022-22845678 Fax: 22852182. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Website: maharashtratourism.gov.in