MATHERAN POINTS OF INTERESTS
Matheran Municipality in India Welcome to Matheran Hill Station, Matheran is a Hill Station in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a hill station in Karjat Town and is also the smallest hill station in India. The term 'Matheran' suggests "forest on top". Lusting greeneries, serene environments and unpolluted ambience. Matheran is a fantastic tourist destination at a height of about 2516 ft above sea level. Matheran, the jungle on the top, was developed by British after it was located in 1850 by the British Officer Hugh Mallet, who was the Collector of Thane. Matheran is an eco-sensitive region, declared by Government of India. It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others. Because of vehicles being banned in Matheran, the place is quite peaceful despite the thousands of visitors coming to visit throughout the year. There are lots of lookout points that pr...