Location: Matheran
Top Things to do in Matheran
10 Things to Do in Matheran That You Shouldn't Miss
Matheran is all about the views. Easily accessible via scenic rail from Mumbai, this refuge in the Sahyadri Hills is blissfully free of motor vehicles and affords nearly three dozen lookouts over the Western Ghats and the region's village-dotted plains. Porcupine Point is anything but prickly—rather, it’s an ideal spot for gorgeous sunsets, especially at the aptly named Panorama Point. Avid hikers hit the densely forested and wildlife-rich route to the ruins of Prabalgad Fort.
Restaurants in Matheran
1. Louisa Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Pals2002 - Navi Mumbai, India
We went to almost all the points in Matheran but finally concluded that Lousia points is enough and the only spot one should visit here.
Trust me, all the points in Matheran are similar, so you should not tire yourself walking all the way to cover all the points.Louisa point is best in terms of scenic beauty, one can see entire Matheran from there, and even the sunset can be seen from here.
2. Porcupine Point (Sunset Point)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Gaurav K - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
A perfect place to end the day at Matheran... this place offers a beautiful view of sunset wherein one can click amazing pics...as the sun goes down, the color of sky changes with various shades of red and orange... its beautiful... indescribable... Go to experience it yourself...
3. Charlotte Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By nilimag2015 - Mumbai, India
Its a nice lake...surrounded by trees & greenery. There was a temple & many eating outlets next to it.
One of them had a table overlooking the lake.
We ordered pithla bhakri & cheese maggi & chaach. The maggi was good...pithla just average...chaach too watery & no taste.
I had earlier had such traditinal food in sinhagad where it was excellent....here it was a letdown.
There were toilets available nearby at a payment.
4. Panorama Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By sanju_222323 - New Jersey
If you are just going to Panorama Point you need not pay the Matheran entry fee though you will have to pay for parking. Ask any of the locals hovering around the parking area to point out the way to Panorama Point. It is a trail through the forest. This is not a popular point with the Horse wallas and that’s why this place is rather quiet and less crowd. Its the best in Matheran and a must visit point.
This point is close to the Matheran entry point or car parking area and takes around 30-40 mins to reach by foot. Point is famous for a beautiful sunset and a 360-degree view of the valley and hills. This makes this place one of the main tourist attractions of Matheran. One had to be careful of the huge wild monkey population in this area.
5. Neral-Matheran Toy Train
Overall Ratings
4 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By venky_1968 - Mumbai, India
The short distance of 4 kms from Matheran to the lodge station is scenic and beautiful with trekkers strewing the path and trekking along the railway tracks
The Railways should paint the train with bright colours
The tickets are issued only 45 minutes prior to the departure of the train and only 90 tickets are issued. So it takes more than 1 hour to get the tickets .costing some 60 rupees each and 300 for first class
6. Alexander Point
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By GauravJ84 - Pune, India
Matheran has multiple points for sunrise and sunset. Rather one side of Matheran, looking towards east is treated as Sunrise points and other side as Sunset.
Alexander point is probably nearest point for sunrise from market. It is around 1-1.5 km from market(depending upon hotel you are staying). After looking at Matheran map, we decided to go there in the morning. We started around 6.30 am and reached there 7.00 am. Better to check sunrise time in google before leaving. We did the same, and within 10 minutes, we were witnessing a beautiful sunrise.
Excellent point.
7. One Tree Hill Point
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
8. Rambagh Point
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By DurgeshRajadhyaksha - Mumbai, India
Just another view point in Matheran, easily reached walking from Market covering Madhavji Point & Lords Garden, Khandala Point, Alexander Point & Rambagh Point with Little Chowk Point, estimated time for all these 2 hrs 30 min. Offers lovely scenic valley views just like other points across Matheran
9. Belvedere Point
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By jonas_rock
U can easily reach this place by walking or no a horse u can get a good view of the valley and lots of winds blows from one end to an other mind refreshing place
10. King George Point
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
