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Information about
Matheran |
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Matheran is
situated amidst the green Jambol forest at an altitude of 803
meters above sea level. Matheran is the most splendid hill
station in Maharashtra. It covers an area of 8 square kms. in
Sahyadris. Its pastoral beauty is pristine. The climate in
Matheran is pleasant throughout the year, but the best time to
visit Matheran is between October and May. This hill station
is at its best during the tail-end of monsoons during which it
is full of breathtaking waterfalls, mist covered valleys, dew
dripped greenery and floating clouds. Marathi, Hindi and
English are the various languages which are spoken in Matheran. |
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History of Matheran |
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Matheran was
discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of
Thane district. He was camping around the village of Chowk,
when on a hill top he stopped to drink water from a spring,
which still bears his name. The light railway line was
constructed by M/s. Adamji Pirbhoy in 1907 and was worked by
the Matheran Steam Light Tramway Co. Ltd., Bombay. The
Government authorized the construction, maintenance and
working of the line by the promoter, while Government land was
provided free of cost. This line was later taken up by the
Great Indian Peninsula Railway from April, 1948. Under
regrouping of the Indian Railways in 1951, it was grouped
under the Central Railway. The toy train on this line meanders
up the mountain, providing a breathtaking view. |
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Tourist
Attractions in Matheran |
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Matheran
is dotted with around 33 view points from where you
can get spectacular views of the plains below or
across the Western Ghats. Some of these viewpoints are
Panorama Point, Coronation Point, Louisa Point,
Porcupine Point, Echo Point, Tree Point, Shivaji’s
Ladder, Chowk Point, Khandala Point, Karjat Point,
Alexander Point, Mount Barry, Honeymoon Hill and
Panther’s cave. |
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Anglican St. Paul’s Church
The Anglican St. Paul’s Church was built by
the Britishers. This church is the pride of
the town and run by the local Parsis and
Muslim families.
Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church was also built by
the Britishers. This church is now in ruins
but has not lost its old world charm. This
church is also run by the local Parsis and
Muslim families. |
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Panorama Point
Panorama Point is situated about 5 kms. north
of the post office. This view point offers the
finest view. Neral is situated towards below,
Mumbai in the west and Ghats in the north. The
sunrise and sunset here are very dramatic.
Coronation Point
Coronation Point is situated towards the south
of the post office. This place marked the
coronation ceremony of King Edward VII in
1903. |
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Louisa Point
Louisa Point is situated towards the west of
the post office. Louisa Point provides the
view of the beautiful plateau and the ruins of
the Prabal fort.
Charlotte Lake
Charlotte lake is located away from the edge
of the hilltop. The main drinking of the town
comes from Charlotte lake. This lake offers a
splendid view of the dam on the one side and
Pisarnath Mandir on the other side. |
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Shopping in
Matheran |
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The main Mahatma
Gandhi Road is lined with shops of all shapes and sizes, that
form the main bazaar in Matheran. The Kapadia Market is the
main market which was set up by Mr. P.N. Kapadia in 1919, in
memory of his wife. The famous ‘Chikki’ sweets, local honey,
footwears, sandals, shoes or riding boots, walking sticks,
snacks and unique cane goods can be purchased from the markets
in Matheran. |
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How to get there |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is situated in Mumbai, about 90 kms.
from Matheran.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is situated in Matheran, about
0.5 km. from Matheran.
By Road:
Matheran are directly connected by road to Mumbai.
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