Nature/ Scenic

Madhavji Point, is a divine spot centrally situated in the heart of the town. The point offers an excellent view of Bheemashankar, Karjat and Garbut point.

Visit the small Hanuman temple at Hashya Cha Patti village, a short walk away from Malang Point.

Matheran is known for its monkey’s. Monkey Point looks down on the plains to the extreme south of Matheran. Here, as the name suggests, large number of resident monkeys are seen.

Mount Barry is one of the highest spots in Matheran and has splendid views.

One Tree Point or One tree hill is a unique hill spot with a single Jambhul tree perched at the top. The walk through the road known as Shivaji’s ladder, going down from the hill to the plain is really a great experience. It is a good train fro trekkers. It is believed that the path was discovered by a British collector to Thane, Hugh Poyntz Malet.

The surroundings are cool and calm. One can get a relaxed feeling while spending the pleasure times here. From the one tree hill point one can get eye feasting views of scenic spots such as tent hill and Chowk village.

Panorama Point is almost 5 km north of the market and is a bit of a trek. The Point offers panoramic views of the hills on the left and the Ulhas river to the right. There is only one road leading to Panorama Point or Sunrise Point, as it is commonly known. It is a popular location for visitors to go to view the sunrise.

Panorama Point is the most popular location in Matheran which offers majestic view of sunrise. The location is the longest spacious place on the mount peak. A best place for picnics, this place provides the grand panoramic view of the surrounding scenic locations like Chanderi, Navara-Navari, Peb fort and Mhas-Mal.

Porcupine Point is an attractive view point in Matheran hills. The name is originated from the bird Porcupine as this place has the shape resembling that of Porcupine bird. A nearby majestic attraction is Cathedral rocks located on the western side from Porcupine point to Louisa point.

This spot offers the ideal view of sunset and also gives the majestic view of distant Prabalgad fort. The location is blessed with scenic surrounding and densely populated thick forests. The calm and cool atmosphere makes the travelers with a pleasant feeling.

2 km to the east is Rambagh Point from where you look straight onto Khandala and Karjat.

One of most attractive picnic spot which offer grandeur views of the vicinity and the wayside hilly ranges is Rambag Point in Matheran. This place is adorned with mind pleasing and eye catching environment, cool and pristine ambience and breathtaking sceneries. It is a perfect place to view the sunset.

Shivaji's Ladder, as the name suggests with steps like a ladder, is the way down from one tree hill point to the Matheran valley. The path is surrounded by grandeur scenarios of lush green forests and soothing with cool winds. The great Maratha Emperor Chathrapathi Shivaji was using this way as a way for his pleasure trips and hunting options in the Matheran hills.

The Harishchandragad peak (1424 mts), is a favourite with trekkers. It is also unique because here the semi-circular rock wall of the Konkan Kada has an atmospheric pressure that causes a coin to defy gravity and be blown upwards from the basin.