THE MAGNIFICENT MATHERAN HILL STATION

To break away from the monotony of routine life we sometimes need to recharge our batteries by vacationing in serene places. One such place is the beautiful hill station of Matheran in the state of Maharashtra, India. One of the closest hill stations to Mumbai, scores of people visit Matheran every single day. Book cheap New York to Mumbai flights (JFK to BOM) and head to Matheran for a peaceful yet adventurous holiday. The hill station is connected via road and rail to Mumbai and you can choose either way. However, Matheran is a vehicle-free zone and vehicles are stopped around 2 km before the hill town. From here, you can go on horseback, hand-pulled rickshaws or even by walk if you choose to. So hurry and book JFK to BOM cheap flights and head to Matheran for a rejuvenating yet exciting trip!

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN MATHERAN

Viewpoints

One of the unique things about Matheran is that it offers more than 30 gorgeous viewpoints! King George Point offers exotic views of the pristine waters of Charlotte Lake. Panorama Point is so called because of the splendid Panorama views of the Sahyadri Ranges it provides. Echo point, as the name suggests is where you can have fun by shouting out your name and having it echoed back to you several times. It is a very popular spot you can enjoy when visiting on JFK to BOM cheap flights. Other famous viewpoints include Louisa Point, Hart Point and Porcupine Point to name a few. Book cheap New York to Mumbai flights and head to any of these points for heavenly views. These are also popular picnic spots.

Charlotte Lake

This is the only source of water supply to the entire hill station of Matheran. Replete with crystal clear waters and surrounded by lush greenery, Charlotte Lake is a breathtakingly beautiful sight to behold. Book cheap New York to Mumbai flights (JFK to BOM cheap flights) and watch the water flow as birds fly above the Lake. Trek up to Echo Point or Louisa Point on the right of the Lake for gorgeous views of the waters from above.

Shivaji’s Ladder

It’s a passageway with steps that resemble a ladder which people use to head to Matheran Valley. It is believed that the iconic Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji used this route for his hunting and rejuvenating treks in the hills. Book cheap New York to Mumbai flights (JFK to BOM cheap flights) and trek to Matheran Valley. Enjoy the scenic beauty along the way and breathe in fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

ACCOMMODATION AND COMMUTING

There is no dearth of accommodation in Matheran when you arrive on cheap New York to Mumbai flights. There are several hotels, guest houses and resorts in the hill town. Most of them offer basic amenities whether they are luxury accommodations or not. Commuting in Matheran is mostly by horseback rides, hand-pulled rickshaws and by foot. So have no hesitation and book JFK to BOM cheap flights to visit this wonderful place.

FOOD IN MATHERAN

For a hill station so small, Matheran packs quite a big punch when it comes to food. You can taste several types of cuisines here be it Maharashtrian, Gujarati, Punjabi or even Chinese. There are several restaurants and eateries that serve these and more. You can also find alcoholic beverages here but only in a few places. When you arrive on New York to Mumbai flights (JFK to BOM cheap flights) make sure to try the staple ‘Vada Pav’ in Matheran - the supremely popular street food item in Maharashtra.

There are a myriad of adventure sports you can try here as well when you visit on New York to Mumbai flights. The climate in Matheran is salubrious all through the year with stable temperatures. Anytime is a good time to book JFK to BOM cheap flights and visit Matheran.

-Indian Eagle