Matheran
Materan is one of the smallest mountain stations in India. Located in the west of the Ghats at an altitude of about 800 meters. About 90 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune
Materan was identified by Hugh Pointes Mallet, a collector of Thein County in May 1850. The governor of Sir Bombay, Elphinstone, laid the cornerstone for the development of future mountainous terrain. The British developed Materan as a resort to combat the summer heat in the region. Materan is the birthplace of the free fighter Vira Bhai Kotval. He was born December 1, 1912 in the family of a hairdresser. The state government has a memorial. The Bukit Materan Railway was built by Sir Amagi Pirba in 1907 and extends 20 km from a large forest. The Bukit Math Railway, also called the Major League Baseball (Mater Light Rail), has been tested by UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but is not included in the World Heritage List. Other Indian trains, such as the Darjeeling Railway, Kangra Valley Railway, and Nilgiri Mountain Railway, are already on the list. [4]
HOW TO REACH MATHERAN
The nearest railway route is Materan – Neral (21 km). You can use Dean Express in Mumbai or Sahyadri Express in Pune. Every day, both must go to Materan, which is a 30-minute drive from Neral. Many local trains on the Mumbai-Karat route also stop at Neral
PLACES TO VISIT MATHERAN
.Echo Point: For Nature Lovers
Louisa Point: For Trekkers
Panorama Point: For Photographers
Porcupine Point: For A Sunset View
One Tree Hill Point: For Hikers
Honeymoon Point: For Couples
Charlotte Lake: For A Picnic
Chanderi Caves: For Nature Enthusiasts
Prabal Fort: For History Buffs
Irshalgad Fort: For Fauna & Flora Lovers
Ambarnath Temple: For Families
Paymaster Park: For A Picnic Day With Kids
Monkey Point: For A Sunset View
Shivaji’s Ladder: Paradise For Trekkers
Alexander Point: For Photographers
Hart Point: For Nature Fanatics
Chowk Point: For Adventure Seekers
Belvedere Point: For A Serene Walk
King George Point: For Nature Lovers
Mount Barry: For Family Picnics
Vikatgad Peb Fort: For History Buffs
Dhodani Waterfalls: For Perfect Views