DifficultyEasy
Duration1 Night / 2 Days
Max Altitude2,624 ft (800m)
Starting Price₹1,999/person
Best SeasonOctober – June
RegionMatheran, Raigad District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- India's only automobile-free hill station — complete silence, zero pollution
- Dense deciduous forest with 30+ viewpoints accessible on foot
- Sunset Point, Monkey Point, Echo Point — accessible by leisurely walks
- Old British-era charm — heritage bungalows and narrow gauge railway
- Perfect for complete digital detox and silence retreat
- Toy train ride from Neral — a UNESCO World Heritage candidate
Itinerary
08:00 AM
Day 1: Depart Mumbai. Train to Neral, toy train to Matheran
12:00 PM
Arrive Matheran. Lunch and settle at campsite
02:00 PM
Viewpoint trail — Sunset Point and Monkey Point
06:30 PM
Sunset from the point. Dinner and bonfire
06:30 AM
Day 2: Sunrise walk + Echo Point
09:00 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM
Free time — Charlotte Lake walk or horse riding
12:30 PM
Toy train back to Neral. Return Mumbai
What's Included
Included ✓
- Train/toy train from Neral
- Tent accommodation
- All meals
- Guided viewpoint walks
- Bonfire
Not Included ✗
- Personal expenses
- Horse riding (available locally ₹300)
- Porter charges for luggage
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we drive to Matheran?
No — Matheran is car-free by law (except for medical vehicles). The toy train from Neral or walking from Dasturi Naka are the only entry options.
Is it good for children?
Excellent — the toy train alone makes it magical for children, and the flat viewpoint walks are entirely child-friendly.