Matheran is a magnet for nature lovers and those wanting to get rid of the pollution and looking for peace. Only two hours away from the city, Matheran is also one of the closest hill stations from the city.
Matheran’s quaint charm begins from the toy train service that connects it to Neral station on the Central Line. The old-world charm going through the Western Ghats and exploring the various points before reaching the top of the hill is quite an experience. Of course, you could always trek there as well, but the train journey is ideal for a one-day picnic.
What To Do There: Explore tons and tons of points, go for waterfall rappeling and treks, opt for horse riding, visit the popular Shiv temple, shop for their local products, especially honey.
Popular For: Fresh air and spectacular weather, horse-riding, toy train.
How To Reach There: While you can always drive it up there, the journey is best by train. You can board a toy train from the Nerul station. From there it's a two-hour journey.
