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| About Matheran Tourism |
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A popular getaway for people from Mumbai and Pune, Matheran is a quiet hill station located on the Sahyadri range, at an altitude of 800 mts. Meaning 'forest on top', Matheran
was discovered in 1850, by a district collector of Thane, Hugh Poyntz
Malet, and the foundations for its development was laid down by Lord
Elphinstone, the then Governor of Mumbai. Matheran has been listed by the Union Environment Ministry as an eco-sensitive region and is connected to the closest town of Neral by a narrow gauge railway, operating since 1907. As no vehicles are allowed in Matheran, one has to drive up to Dasturi Point, 11kms ahead of Matheran, from where you could reach the main bazaar either by foot or on pony.
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| Reviews on Matheran travel(What people have to say) |
 Nikhil, Navi Mumbai | 23rd May 2008
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| Overview of the destinationIt is a wonderful place on the hilly regions of shayadri with no pollution at all as there are no transport vehicles allowed after a Food, sight-seeing and shopping There are in all 18 points in Matheran which can be covered on horse or by walking enjoying the hilly areas around you . Matheran Activities & things to do But would really like to suggest you the little chowk point which is around 2.5 kms from market place.. but the view from this point Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Yes always do carry a torch with you if you are out in evening as there are no lights around. There is a mini train |  Richa, Mumbai | 2nd February 2008
Weekend getaway for Mumbai College goers
Getting there: Mumbai to Neral. Neral lies at the foot of the hills. From here | | Read full review... | Pankaj, Mumbai | 28th January 2008
Keep walking.....
Hearing name of Matheran everyone can imagine the mountain, hilly tracks.. Yes, it was all | | Read full review... |
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 info about stay at matheran | | i want to visit matheran and seek following informations
reasonably good(Economical) hotel to stay with family, name and tarrieff
resonable vegetarian food with rates
places to see
mode of convence how to reach,
is vehicle parking facility available | | | Hotel Cecil? | | Hi! I have heard from someone that this Hotel Cecil in Matheran but it has no mention on HIQ, there is no website of the hotel, nor any strong good or bad reviews on other websites. I have been told that the food is good, and the hotel is better than Hotel Regal. I highly doubt this, considering that this hotel doesnt even have its own website, now any photos anywhere on the net nor any reviews.
The thing is my wife insists on going ONLY to this hotel. She is expecting and this condition I wouldnt want to risk it...so if anyone has any reviews / pics, that'd be nice... | | | Matheran - Good for Honeymoon? | | Hello All
I am from Chennai and I am planning to celebrate my honeymoon in Matheran only because I heard there is no motor vehicles permitted. This would give me a chance to explore the forest by walk and I may enjoy our privacy. Can someone suggest? I was thinking till this morning about Mahabaleshwar. Which one is the best?
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| Articles and Blogs | | Matheran, the best hill station near Mumbai and Pune - Matheran, located on a plateau in the western ghats of India, remains a favourite because it is still pure and untouched. | | About Matheran - Matheran was discovered by Hugh Malet in 1850. The British developed Matheran as a popular tourist resort.
| | Official Websites | | Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Maharashtra Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Maharashtra, List of Tourist Guides in Maharashtra and Transportation in Maharashtra.
| | Maharashtra Government | | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Matheran with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Matheran Pictures - Photographs about a Trek to Matheran Hill Station. Matheran has various scenic points and Nature trails. |
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