Welcome to Matheran. This is the only city in Asia where all vehicles are banned. Yes, you cannot drive a vehicle here, nor can you come by any vehicle. Automobile-free hill stations in Asia also count.

Matheran Hill Station

It is 90 km from Mumbai and 120 km from Pune; there is only one way to reach this hill station of Maharashtra, the toy train. But how will you reach here or how will you roam? All this is in this web story.

How to reach Matheran Hill Station:

The only way to reach Matheran is through a toy train from Neral. Neral is just 10 km from Matheran, 74 km from Mumbai, and 111 km from Pune.

Best time to visit Matheran?

The best time to visit Matheran is from April to June and October to March; July to August is also a good time, but due to monsoon rains, the chances of landslides are higher.

Places To Visit In Matheran

There are many places to visit near Matheran, out of which is Louisa Point. – Charlotte lake – Monkey Point Matheran – Louisa point – Shivaji's Ladder – One Tree Hill point – Panorama Point

Best Hotels In Matheran

Matheran is not a hill station, but there are many hotels and resorts near it: –  – King’s Landing – Treebo Trend Shalimar In The Forest – SaffronStays Parsi Manor – Lords Central Hotel – SaffronStays Parsi Manor

Is Matheran open or not in July?

There are many places to picnic in Maharashtra, but Matheran hill station is best in summer.

Matheran is the most famous Hill Station of Maharashtra, where many people come to visit during monsoon.

Is the toy train running in Matheran?

Due to the monsoon, Central Railway will remain suspended from June 8 to October 15 for safety reasons.

best picnic spot in Maharashtra

There are many places to picnic in Maharashtra, but Matheran hill station is best in summer.