Matheran

Matheran is a small hill station in the Raigad District of Maharashtra. It is one of the famous hill stations at the time of the monsoon. It is situated at the height of 800 mts above sea level. Matheran is one of the smallest hill stations in Maharashtra. Matheran was developed by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district collector of Thane district in 1850 AD. Matheran, which means 'forest on the forehead', is an eco-sensitive region declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. Matheran is Asia's only motor-free hill station. Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide a panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point, Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point, Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are some important places to visit in Matheran. Matheran is famous for its 38 viewpoints, which provide a panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats. Porcupine Point, Panorama Point, Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Monkey Point, Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Rambaug Point, Heart Point, etc. are some important places to visit in Matheran.