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Matheran is one of the beautiful hill stations near Mumbai, Dist. Raigad, Maharshtra State, India. It is a one of the unique hill stations in the world where no vehicles are allowed in the place. Hence there are no roads and keeps this place clean and unspoilt.

Matheran means Forest on Head in Marathi Language. As the top of the mountain is flat it is known as such. It is one of the most famous picnic and trekking places for people around Mumbai and Pune. Prabalgad is a twin mountain of Matheran nearby, but due to lack of water resources, Britishers decided to opt for Matheran as a getaway.
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Coordinates:   19°0'7"N   73°17'9"E

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  • Barely 171 kms from Mumbai, Matheran, discovered by Hugh Mallet, collector of Thane district, in 1850, has long been a refuge for humidity-stricken Mumbaikars (as the residents of the metropolis are known). Its 8 sq kms cover a hilltop in the Sahyadri Hills, and its proximity to Mumbai ensures its' continued popularity for weekend getaways. All motor vehicles are prohibited in Matheran, so the air is squeaky clean. However the only mode of transport, other than walking, is on horseback and hand-pulled rickshaws. Getting There By Air The nearest airport, Mumbai, 100 km, is well connected with national and international flights. From there, you'll need to switch to train or road. By Rail The rail journey to Matheran is half the fun of your trip. Neral, the nearest railhead (21 km), is connected to Mumbai, Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. From here, a special, narrow gauge "toy train" gets you up, puffing and wheezing all the way. Except during the monsoon season (June-September), there are several trains a day on the mountain railway. These take 2 hours to cover the climb to their destination. Stations on the way have names like Water pipe and there is also the famous One Kiss Tunnel. During the monsoon, the service is restricted to one train a day and during heavy rains even this can be cancelled due to landslides. By Road State Transport buses regularly ply from Mumbai and Pune. A taxi from Neral to Matheran takes about half hour to reach. Taxis stop about 2.5 km from the centre of the hill station. The more energetic trek it from Neral. Best time to visit October to May. Most hotels close during the monsoons, and the walking trails turn muddy. What to See
  • Amazing pictures of Rainy days in Matheran are here http://amitkulkarni.info/pics/matheran-trek/
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