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5,600 Area
Phone Code: 02148
Postcode 410102
Elevation: 800m
This
hill station (800m), 170km east of Mumbai, is popular with Mumbai residents
as a weekend getaway. Founded in 1850, it is a peaceful and relaxing
place. Motor vehicles are not permitted in the town. One of the highlights
of this place is the trip up from Neral on the Miniature train and the
great views on the way up. Most foreigners stay only a day or two.
Matheran
is busy from September to June, especially on weekends. During the monsoon,
the rains can be torrential and the place shuts down. Matheran is 6.5km
from Neral, but by rail it is 20km up winding tracks to get here.
Practicalities
This small town mainly runs along Mahatma Gandhi Marg (MG Marg). It
becomes Shivaji Marg in the southern part of town.
There
is a Rs 25 fee Entry Fee to Matheran. The Matheran
railway station, where the Miniature train departs, is in the center
of town.
The
Tourist Office is opposite the railway station and
they have a map of the town.
The
GPO is south of the railway station on Mahatma Gandhi
Marg, on the left.
The
Union Bank of India, MG Rd, changes money. You can
change money in the better hotels, but this facility is often for guests
only.
What
to Do
People mainly come here just to relax. There are several viewpoints
around Matheran. Many have sheer cliff drops and can be especially beautiful
during sunrise and sunset. They can get very crowded.
Panorama
Point in the north has most likely the best views. Monkey Point
in the north, Alexandra Point, Louisa Point and Porcupine Point in the
south are all good scenic viewpoints.
Where to Stay
During the season, you usually have to reserve a room in advance. The
high season is mid-April to mid-June and from Nov to Jan. During the
monsoon (mid-June to mid-Oct), most hotels are closed or offer large
discounts (up to 50%).
Most
hotels offer meals with the rooms, so there are not many restaurants
in town outside the hotels. Checkout time can be as early as 8 am, so
you may want to check this.
Prices
listed here are for the high season.
Where
to Stay—Low
Hotel Rangoli, across from the station, has basic rooms
for Rs 300.
Hope Hall Hotel (30193), MG Rd, is a family-run, friendly
place with clean rooms with bath for Rs 400 (Rs 200 off-season). Checkout
time is 10 am. It is quiet.
Hanjar House (30536) is a family-run place with clean
rooms with bath for Rs 250.
Khan’s Hotel (30240), MG Marg, has basic rooms
with bath for Rs 500, which includes a basic meal (Rs 300 off-season).
Where
to Stay—Middle
Sayeban Lodge (30519) has clean double rooms with bath
for Rs 800.
MTDC
Holiday Camp (230277; Mumbai 202-6713), next to the Duster
parking lot, 2½ km from the center of town, has rooms ranging
from Rs 650 to Rs 1000. Dorm beds are Rs 100.
Gujarat Bhavan Hotel (30278; Mumbai 203-0876), Maulana Azad
Rd, is a friendly place with large, clean, well-decorated rooms for
Rs 450 per person, Rs 525 per person with TV, and Rs 600 per person
for a cottage. To reserve a room in Mumbai call (022) 388-1998.
The two-star Royal Hotel (30247) has comfortable, modern
rooms for Rs 1400/1800 in the high season; (Rs 700/800 low season).
It has a vegetarian restaurant.
Hotel Preeti (30202) has large double rooms for Rs
500, with meals.
Where
to Stay—High
Brightlands Resort (30244; fax 30532; Mumbai 642-3856)
has rooms for Rs 1100 per person and Rs 1800 with A/C. It has a small
pool and a disco.
Rugby Hotel (30291; fax 202-532; Mumbai 282-1781; fax
202-1090) is an older place with a good atmosphere and a nice garden.
Rooms are Rs 2700/3500. It has a restaurant serving vegetarian Western
and Gujarati food and a good bakery.
Usha Ascot (30360; Mumbai 200-0671), MG Marg, has a
pool, health club, and a nice garden. Rooms are Rs 2800/3800. They offer
a 30% discount during the off-season.
Lord’s Central Hotel (230228; fax: 230595; Mumbai
022-2386-7776; email: lords@matheran.com), MG Rd, has clean standard
rooms for Rs 1000 per person and Rs 1400 per person for a room with
a good view of the valley. It has a good restaurant. It is a friendly,
atmospheric, older place with a nice garden.
Regal Hotel (30243; Mumbai 203-1004) has cottages for
Rs 1400 and Rs 2000 with A/C. There is a pool.
Where to Eat
The local specialty is chikki, a peanut-brittle-like candy made of nuts
and sugar. Nariman Chikki Mart, MG Rd, has a good selection.
Kwality Fruit Juice serves good juices, chikki, and
honey.
Travel
To reach Matheran you first go to the small town of Neral, 6.5km away
at the base of the hill upon which Matheran is situated.
Train
A Miniature train goes up the scenic hill from Neral to Matheran in
two hours at 8.40 am, 11 am, and 5 pm; also, 10.20 am in April and May;
only at 8.40 am during the monsoon. The train goes from Matheran to
Neral at 5.45 am, 1.10 pm, and 2.35 pm; also, 4.20 pm in April and May;
only at 1.10 pm during the monsoon. During the peak season, seats on
the Miniature train should be reserved in advance back from Matheran
to Neral. Sit on the right on the way up for the best view.
Some
local trains to Karjat departing from Mumbai VT Station stop at Neral
(3 hr, every hr between 6 am and 11 pm, Rs 16). Some of the express
trains from Mumbai to Pune stop in Neral such as the Deccan Exp #1007
(6.35 am) and Koyna Exp #7307 (8.45 am). From Pune the Sahayadri Exp
#7304 (7.55 am) stops in Neral. You could also take an express train
to Karjat and a local train back to Neral. There are no direct trains
from Neral to Lonavla (for the Karla Caves).
Vehicle
Shared taxis and minivans go between Neral and Matheran for Rs 55per
person. Taxis Rs 350.
If
you arrive by vehicle, you will be dropped off at the taxi stand, 2½
km from the center of town, which is as far as motor vehicles are permitted.
It is a thirty-minute walk into town. A bicycle-rickshaw into town costs
about Rs 125, and a horse ride Rs 75.
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