10 Things to Do in Matheran That You Shouldn't Miss

March 4, 2018 Marissa Gamble

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

Matheran, India +91 78320 34083
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Louisa Point

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)

Matheran Hills, Matheran, India +91 97365 14182
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Porcupine Point (Sunset Point)

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

Matheran, India +91 97365 14182
Excellent
28%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 443 reviews

Charlotte Lake

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

6 Km From The Market, Matheran, India +91 97365 14182
Excellent
44%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Panorama Point

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

Neral, Matheran, India
Excellent
36%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 418 reviews

Neral-Matheran Toy Train

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

Matheran, India
Excellent
24%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4 based on 102 reviews

Alexander Point

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

Raigad, Matheran, India +91 97365 14182
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 121 reviews

One Tree Hill Point

Reviewed By Gaurav K - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

We hired a guide for Matheran, paid him handsomely and his is what he showed us... One Tree Point... The hill has just one tree on the top, and hence the name...disappointed... Matheran has better views to offer...

8. Rambagh Point

Near Karjat Town, Matheran, India
Excellent
38%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
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4 based on 79 reviews

Rambagh Point

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

Matheran, India
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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4 based on 30 reviews

Belvedere Point

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

Near Charlotte Lake, Matheran, India
Excellent
36%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

King George Point

Reviewed By nbbhagodiya - Pune, India

The king may or may nt have withessed the splendour of his point,but you should visit it if you are in Matheran during or immediately after the monsoon season.

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