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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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 girisha, | 8th May 2009
Misty and romantic Matheran
| Overview of the destinationFor goosebumps & heart-in-mouth experiences, skip the mini train & drive yourself to the top. It's the steepest & narrowest climb. Our drive to Sinhagad Food, sight-seeing and shopping Favourte resort--Byke--heritage.
Minus point- no non-veg food.
Shop for real funky Kolhapuri chappals & leather bags. Activities & things to do Horse riding till you are unable to sit & are sore all over.
Try riding at dusk through off beat paths & you will be transferred Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Since there is no mode of transport except horses & your two good feet, its a bit taxing if you have kids or senior citizens. |  Pooja, Pune | 8th May 2009
Trip to Matheran(may 2009)
Nice Experience ..First time to Matheran..Beautiful & unique hill station. | | Read full review... | Anish, Pune | 16th April 2009
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Matheran is 105 KM from Pune, towards Mumbai? tiniest hill station in Asia (as read | | Read full review... |
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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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