Matheran, India
Matheran is a famous weekend getaway for people of Mumbai and Pune along with other nearby cities. If you are wondering what are the different modes of reaching Matheran, then you can reach here by air, rail and road. For more details, read on!
The nearest airports to Matheran are in Mumbai (100 KM) and Pune (120 KM). From the airports, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to Matheran. But, since Matheran is a vehicle-free region, all petrol and diesel vehicles are stopped 2.5 KM away from the city. You will have to cover this last stretch on a horseback, a rickshaw or on foot.
There are a large number of State Transport buses that go from Mumbai and Pune to Matheran. The buses would stop 2.5 kilometres from the city and you cover the rest of the way by horseback, on foot or on rickshaw. If you are going by your own car, then there is a parking space at Dasturi Peak just outside Matheran.
The nearest railhead to Matheran is in Neral (21 KM). You can take the Deccan Express from Mumbai or the Sahyadri Express from Pune; both ply every day. From Neral you will need to go to Matheran by road, which is a 30-minute journey. Many local trains on the Mumbai-Karjat route also stop at Neral. Another interesting, but slow way to reach Matheran is to catch the Toy Train that departs from Neral. The journey takes about 2 hours but the ride is quite worthy. During monsoons, the frequency of the trains reduces so make sure to book your rail tickets well in advance.
Sights of Matheran
