Places to Visit in Matheran

When you need a vacation from the bustle of the major city, Matheran, a little hill station in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, close to Mumbai, is the perfect destination. It is adorable when the neighboring waterfalls are at their loudest and the deep forests are thick and green during the monsoon. With so much to offer, Matheran has a lot of enjoyable and exciting things to do, especially if you enjoy the outdoors and exploring new places.

Best Places to Visit in Matheran

• Dodhani Waterfalls

Waterfall rappelling at Dodhani Waterfalls is one of the most exhilarating. Whether you are a seasoned adrenaline junkie or a novice, you will enjoy the feeling of falling from a slope or rock while the water is rushing all around you. While the companies offering this leisure activity employ top-notch ropes and all essential equipment, including descenders, seat harnesses, helmets, gloves, etc., this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you must have while visiting Matheran.

• Chanderi Caves

On the route from Badlapur to Karjat, Chanderi Caves, one of the most well-known Matheran attractions, is a vast mountain range that rises to roughly 800 meters. There is nothing like trekking to Chanderi Caves when it comes to adventurous activities in Matheran.

• Charlotte Lake

Also known as Sharlott Lake, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the best hill station in Maharashtra and is situated 2 kilometers from Matheran Railway Station. One of the most incredible things to do in Matheran during the monsoon is to visit the lake because this is when the 50-foot-deep lake is at its fullest.

• Louisa Point

One of Matheran’s well-known overlooks, is adjacent to Charlotte Lake, making it a great place to go when you’re at the lake. The viewpoint, perched on a plateau and providing stunning views of the surroundings, is a great place to take in the old Vishalgad and Prabalgad forts.

• Kalavantin Pinnacle

A walk to Kalavantin Pinnacle is the ideal activity if you’re seeking fun and exciting things to do in Matheran with friends or family throughout the summer. Between Matheran and Panvel in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 2,300 feet, is the ideal place to explore.

• Irshalgad Fort

An old sister fort of Prabalgad situated between Matheran and Panvel, is an excellent place to trek in the hill station. Going on a day hike to the fort would be one of the most incredible things you could do in Matheran if you’re seeking things to do in July. You’ll enjoy looking around the fort and enjoying all the beauty when you get there.

• Ambarnath Shiv Temple

The Hindu temple, 37 kilometers from the hill resort and located on the banks of the Waldhuni River, was built around 1060 AD as a memorial to King Mahamandaleshwar’s ancestors. You will undoubtedly enjoy visiting its chambers and admiring the Hemadpanthi architectural style of this stone-carved structure. In addition, Ambarnath Temple is among the most visited sights in Matheran.

If you are planning to visit these beautiful tourist attractions, then you must check out our Matheran tour packages.