Matheran Tour Packages

5 Places To Visit In Matheran With Matheran Tour Packages

1. Louisa Point

What’s Special: Views of Vishalgad and Prabalgad Fort, photography

Nearby Attractions: Echo Point, Lords Point, Malang Point, Sunset Point, Panorama Point, Karnala Fort, Charlotte Lake

Timings: Open throughout the day

Distance From City: 2 km

Transportation Options: Ponies, trekking

Louisa Point is one of the best places to visit in Matheran. Located at a height of about 580 feet, standing from this point, you will be blessed with pristine views of nature and also of the ruins of Vishalgad and Prabalgad Fort. There are numerous Matheran packages that include a visit to Louisa Point and other tourist attractions of the place. So, make sure to pick the one that suits your budget.

2. Panorama Point

What’s Special: Awe-inspiring views, trekking, photography site

Nearby Attractions: Heart Point, Matheran Market, Louisa Point, Dodhani Waterfalls, Chanderi Caves, Charlotte Lake, Kalavantin Pinnacle

Timings: Open throughout the day

Distance From City: 3.2 km

Transportation Options: Ponies, trekking

Panorama Point as the name suggests gives a panoramic view of the valleys and the Western ghats around. The place is quaint and tranquil and trekking to this point is one of the most adventurous things to do in Matheran. Visiting this place during monsoons makes it even more pleasing.

3. Charlotte Lake

What’s Special: Natural beauty, Shiva Temple

Nearby Attractions: Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir, Echo Point, Lords Point, King George Point, Khandala Point, One Tree Hill Point

Timings: 5:00 am to 6:00 pm

Distance From City: 1 km

Transportation Options: Ponies, Rickshaw

Charlotte Lake is an ideal spot for vacationers to spend some relaxing time amidst nature. The lush green valleys surrounding the lake makes it even more attractive. The lake also houses a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Photographers and bird lovers will find delight in this place. In order to make the most of Matheran trip packages, you must add this attraction to your itinerary.

4. Monkey Point

What’s Special: Gangs of Monkeys, views of the Western Ghats, photography site

Nearby Attractions: Sunset Point, Louisa Point, Heart Point, Kalavantin Pinnacle, Matheran Market, Dodhani Waterfalls, Chanderi Caves, Charlotte Lake

Timings: Open throughout the day

Distance From City: 2 km

Transportation Options: Taxi, bike, cab

Monkey Point is one of the most intriguing points in Matheran, with deep valleys on one hand and a gang of monkeys on the other. Other than the monkeys, the views offered by this point are photogenic. Many people on their excursion to Matheran visit this point.

5. Eco Point

What’s Special: Echoing of voice phenomenon, photography site, Natural beauty

Nearby Attractions: King George Point, Dodhani Waterfalls, Chanderi Caves, Charlotte Lake, Lords Point, Louisa Point, Malang Point, Khandala Point

Timings: 5:00 am to 6:00 pm

Distance From City: 1 km

Transportation Options: Trekking, taxi, bike

Another fascinating and most-visited point in Matheran is Echo Point. As the name suggests, this point is famous for the echo phenomenon, that is reverberation of voice when shouted loud after hitting the valleys. Besides this, one can capture surreal views of the surroundings standing from this place.

Other than these attractions, a toy train experience in Matheran is something which shouldn’t be missed out. No matter how old or young you are, a ride in this small gauge train that starts from the local train station of Neral and goes around the hill station will leave you mesmerized. This Toy train, i.e., is also the highlight of Matheran travel packages, takes about 281 thrilling zigzag turns as it whisks you away to your destination. Constructed in the year 1901 this toy train has made it to the UNESCO heritage list and rewards its travelers with extraordinary views of the valley below. About 20 kilometers long this beautiful toy train is an unforgettable experience on your Matheran tour package.

Best Time To Visit Matheran

There is no particular season to visit Matheran so you can enjoy the Matheran Tour Packages at any time you feel in need of a holiday. Trekkers find Matheran a relief during the summer months as the temperature does not soar as much and the climate is windy and refreshing. Being so close to the sea, this hill station receives a lot of rainfall during the monsoon. Most of the trekking and adventure activities are suspended during this season as it becomes quite risky. But monsoon brings along with it, rolling clouds and fresh, clean forests where you can enjoy a respite from the city heat and pollution. Winters are when most of the footfall in Matheran occurs. The temperature here can drop to a chilly 10 degrees during this season. Though coupled with warm sunshine during the day, these chilly nights make an enjoyable mix of climate which most of the tourists find extremely attractive. Let’s see the season-wise weather details of Matheran below:

Summer Season (March to June)

Summer season is a great time to plan a visit to Matheran especially with families. The hill station sees an average temperature range of 22 degree Celsius to 33 degree Celsius. Mornings and evenings are quite pleasant and happenings. The views of the valleys and Western ghats ranges are clear and picturesque.

Monsoon Season (July to September)

Monsoon season is a great time to visit Matheran for nature lovers. People who love a splash of freshness and green valleys and explore the town in the monsoon season. But due to frequent rains, your travel plans might get a hit.

Winter Season (October to February)

Winters is the best time to visit Matheran. The nights as well as days become chilly and Matheran looks heavenly beautiful during the winter season. It is a pleasure for a tourist to visit this place in the winter months.

How to Reach Matheran?

By Air

Matheran does not have a railway station of its own. However, the closest ones are Mumbai Airport and Pune Airport. Reaching Mumbai Airport is recommended as it is the nearer one. From the airport, you can either hire a cab or board a bus to reach your destination.

By Train

If you want to reach Matheran by train, you need to first get down at Neral Junction and from there, you can cover up the further 8 km journey by taxi.

By Road

If you want a fun-filled journey, travelling by road is recommended. Pune is 120 km away whereas Mumbai is around 90 km away from Matheran. You can either board a state bus and stop at Neral from where you can simply hire a taxi/tempo traveller from Mumbai/Pune if you are vacationing with your family and friends.