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Matheran
Spend a day in Matheran for the viewpoints; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay.
Matheran is a vehicle‑free hill station near Mumbai offering many lookouts and easy walks. A single day covers the main points; an overnight lets you enjoy sunset, sunrise and a slower pace.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, train closures)
- Airport
- BOM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Matheran100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Matheran, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyMatheran is generally safe; watch for monkeys, keep valuables secure, and note the single ATM may be out of service.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) (About 80 km (50 mi); take a local train to Neral then the toy train.).BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) (About 50 mi (80 km); take a local train to Neral then the toy train.).
- Getting aroundWalking is primary; horses and hand‑pulled rickshaws are available for longer distances.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) (About 80 km (50 mi); take a local train to Neral then the toy train.)BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) (About 50 mi (80 km); take a local train to Neral then the toy train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Matheran: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is primary; horses and hand‑pulled rickshaws are available for longer distances. No motor vehicles are allowed inside the town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lonavla
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Local train from Neral to Lonavla (≈30 min)
Popular waterfall and viewpoint nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dune‑Barr‑House
Heritage bungalow, mid‑range, near forest edge.
Woodlands Hotel
Budget, 10 min walk from station/market.
Lord's Central
Splurge, ₹4,500–6,000 with meals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹4,500–7,000 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- High
- ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Toy‑train ticket Neral→Matheran (2nd class)Check for seasonal changes. | ₹20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Horse ride (per person)Negotiate before boarding. | ₹100–500 (≈ US$2–6) |
| Porter (per person)Depends on distance to hotel. | ₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Gujarati Thali (hotel)Varies by venue. | ₹80–250 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monkeys may snatch belongings; do not feed them.
- Only one ATM, often out of service in monsoon.
- Horse ride rates vary ₹100 (≈ US$2)‑500; negotiate.
- Porter fees ₹60 (≈ under US$1)‑100; agree price before loading luggage.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All services
- 112
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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलिएTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
US Consulate in Mumbai; other embassies in Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toy‑train Neral→Matheran: about ₹35 (≈ under US$1) (2nd class), 2 h travel
- Shared cab Neral→Dasturi: ≈₹100 per person, 30 min
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitnā hai?)
- कृपया, मेरे बैग के पास बंदर न आएँ — Please, no monkeys near my bag (kripyā, mere bag ke pās bandar na āeṅ)
- एटीएम कहाँ है? — Where is the ATM? (ATM kahān hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Matheran. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (post‑monsoon, lush greenery) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, train closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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