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Jan 22, 2008 11:42 AM Marvellous Matheran posted by flogons
Matheran  at  approx.  650m  AMSL  is  a  densely  forested  plateau  barely  2hrs  drive  from  Mumbai.    Vehicles  are  not  permitted  beyond  Dasturi  car  park,  although  a  toy  train  service  exists  between  Neral  and  Matheran  market.  You  can  also  walk,  horse  ride  or  go  by  hand  pulled  riksha  from  Dasturi.    MTDC  hotel  is  the  only  one  near  Dasturi,  all  the  rest  involve  going  at  least  near  the  market  place.  Tip:  walk  along  the  railway  tracks  as  its  much  easier  than  the  rubbly  pathway  which  is  dusty  due  to  horse  traffic.  Also  wear  proper  walking  shoes  and  use  a  walking  stick  which  also  serves  to  ward  off  naughty  monkeys  who  are  lying  in  wait  to  snatch  your  goodies.      The  fresh  cool  forest  air  hits  you  as  you  enter  Matheran.  There  are  plenty  of  forested  trails  all  leading  to  various  Points  such  as  Monkey  Pt,  Louisa  Pt,  Chowk  Pt  etc.    Apart  from  monkeys,  langurs  and  snakes,  you  can  also  spot  giant  squirrels  in  the  tree  tops  -  Ratufa  elphinstonii.    Lots  of  birds  but  hard  to  spot  through  the  foliage.  Plenty  of  cuisines  at  all  budgets  in  the  main  market  area  though  most  hotels  include  all  meals  in  their  package.    Divadkars  by  the  station  does  an  excellent  Marathi  -  Punjabi  veg  thali  which  is  satisfying  and  VFM.  We  always  eat  only  there.    Good  buys  are  chikki,  jambul  honey,  leather  footwear  and  accessories  and  dry  grass  products.  Locals  are  very  courteous  and  aware  of  the  benefits  of  tourism.    Enjoy  Matheran  best  in  off  season  when  few  people  are  there,  its  magnificent  in  the  monsoons  but  slushy,  but  even  in  peak  season  you  can  always  find  lots  of  places  to  yourself.
 
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