Matheran is the most splendid hill-station situated in the raigad district of Maharashtra,amid the green Kambol forest, situated at 803 metres(2,636 ft) above sea level. It covers an area of 8 square kilometres in the Sahayadris, its pastoral beauty is especially pristine thanks to a blanket motor transport ban.Matheran, which has the designation of being the smallest hill station in India.
The name Matheran (which means 'forest on top') refers to the surrounding dense evergreen Jambol forests. Matheran is known for its biodiversity as the place consists of rare species of flora and fauna. Matheran is also famous for its 33 lookout points, which provides panoramic view of the peaks of Western Ghats as well as its village-dotted plains.
Matheran is one among the Eco-sensitive Regions in the world, where motored vehicles are not allowed. The core Eco-sensitive Zone of Matheran covers an area of 251.56 sq km. The town of Matheran and its environs, which are spread along 200 meters of land, constitute the buffer zone.
Matheran tourism offers sightseeing attractions such as Porcupine Point, Panorama Point, Echo Point, Charlott Lake, King George Point, Louisa Point, Paymaster Park, Panthers' Caves, Hart Point, etc. Matheran also offer activities such as trekking, hiking, climbing, etc.
