Matheran in Mumbai is picturesque hill station located 80-km east of the main city in the district of Alibag. This beautiful hill-station sits at an altitude of 800m. Matheran in Mumbai was originally discovered in 1850 by an Englishman name Hugh Mallet who was a Collector of Thane. Matheran is an ideal place for a quite and peaceful getaway from all the chaos and confusion of the city. This hill station is equivalent to a tiny paradise and its beauty and splendor can be largely attributed to its un-spoilt surroundings. Getting to Matheran is an exciting experience in itself whereby you first take a tiny narrow-gauge toy train from Neral Junction.

The journey to Matheran takes two hours by the toy train which passes through steep slopes and lovely trees. You can also go to this hill station by a Taxi or a minibuses but cars prohibited here. Matheran's quite and tranquil atmosphere and its fresh, pure air make it a perfect holiday for rejuvenating from the stress and tensions of city life.

The many interesting places in Matheran include the Porcupine Point ideal for watching the sun go down; Louisa Point, Panorama Point and the Little Chouk Point. The Panorama Point is known to offer the finest views. Other popular sites include Cathedral Rocks, Rambaug Point, little Charlotte Lake, and the Byron Garbutt Point. Matheran offers a number of good walking trails through tree lined pathways and the visitors coming here enjoy the long walks. If you are planning a holiday in Matheran, this hill station offers a number of accommodation facilities. The many lodging options in Matheran include Royal Hotel Matheran, MTDC Tourist Camp, Gujarat Bhavan Hotel, Rugby Hotel, Regal Hotel, Brightlands Resort, and the Lord's Central Hotel.

There are plenty of tourist attractions in Mumbai which are located in and around the city. Besides Matheran, the other places to visit in the city are Chowpatty, Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai, Kanheri Caves in Mumbai, Swapna Nagri in Mumbai, Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai and many more. Stay connected for more updates on tourist attractions in Mumbai.