If you plan to go by car, there is a parking space at Dasturi Peak just outside Matheran. No cars are allowed beyond the Dasturi parking area a mile or so from the main village. Toy Train to Neral from Matheran The roads are not in good condition but they are not bad either, though bumpy rides are guaranteed no matter how powerful your vehicle’s shock absorbers may be. from Matheran town, the car park point} is the last road point until which cars can be driven to reach Matheran as there is a blanket ban on motor vehicles within Matheran. Dasturi car park is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Matheran. The parking entrance fees and daily parking fees need to be paid here. The Matheran Municipal Council also charges a flat Rs.25/- per head for entering Matheran. parking space in the designated area and park your car. “We went to Matheran last month and our nightmare began when we reached Dasturi Point. Vehicles are only allowed till Dasturi Car Park from there it takes around 30 mins to Matheran on horseback or a rickshaw to reach our destination. Matheran is the smallest hill station in India. The officials further said that the work order for Dasturi to Matheran pathway and parking work was issued in September 2019 and the completion date is May 2022. There are many State Transport buses that go from Mumbai and Pune to Matheran. Upon arrival at Neral, board on toy train to Matheran. It is very safe to park there (I heard there is a parking charge but not sure about it). 6th Sep 2014. All other hotels are located at the hill top. Aman Lodge is 5 minutes walking distance from Dasturi Naka; Local Transport in Matheran: Horses and hand-pulled rickshaws are the only transport options in Matheran. Whether you go by car or bike, you would need to park it at the Dasturi parling lot. The rocky ground damaged the car in the so-called parking lot,” said Bakhtawar Engineer, who wrote to DNA about the problem. Park your car at the carpark in Dasturi and then hire a horse or take a local rickshaw to complete the remaining 4 km (2.5 mi) of the journey. Is it a place?" At Dasturn Naka, you need to park your car as it is the last point beyond which vehicles not allowed. Matheran has the natural beauty to charm the world with its untouched habitat. From Neral to Dasturi it will take you 30-45 mins at the most but the toy train covers this journey in 2 hours (official time). It takes 8 minutes to travel from Dasturi Naka Bus Station to Matheran Taxi Stand.Approximate driving distance between Dasturi Naka Bus Station and Matheran Taxi Stand is 7 kms or 4.3 miles or 3.8 nautical miles .Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car. 70 which takes 25-30 minutes to reach Dasturi. A visit to Dasturi Car Park will give you a greater insight into the various cultures and traditions of Matheran . One can either drive via Mumbai-Pune … To address this, Matheran Hill Station Municipal Council wishes to conceive and implement an improved parking site at Dasturi Car Park. The buses would stop 2.5 kilometres from the city and you can go the rest of the way by horseback, rickshaw or on foot. Superb experience. From Dasturi Point, you can either walk up to Matheran — it’s a 20-minute trail — or opt for cycle rickshaws, horse rides or the train. It is a 25 Minutes slow ride of lesser than 30 to 40 Km/Hour (Approximate). Turn left here and climb 7 km to the Matheran Dasturi Car park. Just pack according to the weather nothing great or fancy. By Vineet Jain "Marathon!?!? Love at first sight: Matheran . No vehicles are allowed beyond this point. MTDC has large number of rooms but all are typically booked for the weekends. We reached Dasturi Naka by 1:30 pm. Upon arrival at Matheran, Sightseeing of Matheran … Dasturi {about 3 kms. The entrance charges for the car is Rs.25/- and Rs.10/- per day for parking. But the journey finishes in only 20 minutes. Best ways to reach Matheran from Neral is to take local vehicle till Aman Lodge and from there you can go to Matheran by Walking, by Horse or by Toy Train, it is hardly 3-4 km distance by 45 min walking. Best way to go to Matheran from Dasturi point (last point where car … NERAL – MATHERAN. If you are planning a vacation in Matheran, then you must go visit Dasturi Car Park. From there, you can ride to Matheran on horseback, or walk a few minutes to Aman Lodge railway station and take the regular shuttle train service (which operates during the monsoon as well) for 45 rupees per person. We drove up to Matheran in several cars, arriving at the parking area by late afternoon. It is situated in the state of Maharashtra and is at a distance of 55 miles from Mumbai. The vehicles have to be parked at a place called Dasturi Naka for a fee. Travel into the village is either on horseback or on a narrow-gauge railroad. Therefore a Detailed Project Report for improvement of Dasturi Car Park site is being prepared. Parking is a bit of a problem at Dasturi Naka during weekends as a lot of people from Mumbai and Pune come over to spend time. Or take the toy train from Aman Lodge to Matheran Train Station. Parking in Dasturi is relatively safe and many people leave their cars there for up to 3 - 4 days. Matheran Municipal council charges 25 Rs for adult and 10 Rs for children above 3 years as entrance fee. Matheran’s status as an eco-sensitive hill station means that development is restricted. View on Map . Neral-Matheran Toy Train: The Charm of Travelling to Matheran - See 504 traveler reviews, 381 candid photos, and great deals for Matheran, India, at Tripadvisor. HOLIDAY RESORT MATHERAN (HILLSTATION, MOUNTAIN, HERITAGE & NATURE RESORT Located in scenic landscape, the resort is the perfect escape from the concrete jungle. Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Your tour begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel/residence in Mumbai city limits. You also have to pay tourism tax for entry into Matheran at Dasturi Naka. Neral-Matheran Toy Train, Matheran: See 504 reviews, articles, and 381 photos of Neral-Matheran Toy Train, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 22 attractions in Matheran. and 320 km from Surat. It lies on the busy Mumbai-Pune rail link and the nearest train station is at Neral, approximately 11 km from Matheran. 350 and a seat in a shared taxi is Rs. After you reach Dasturi Naka you have to park your vehicle at their parking area as no vehicles are allowed in Matheran. The distance between Matheran and Pune is 120.5 km, which can be reached in approximately 2.5 hours. Now days only local conveyance vehicle (Eeco Van) is available from Neral to Aman Lodge. People from Pune or Mumbai can directly drive to Dasturi Naka, park their car overnight. On the table above you can see driving distance in various units namely kilo metres, miles and nautical miles. If one missed direct train to matheran, One need to reach Dasturi Naka Car Parking area on hills via private vehicles available near Neral station. Operational even in July 2019 from Aman Lodge to Matheran railway station. It is a 3-hour climb up to the entry point to Matheran, which is Dasturi Car Parking. Hand pulled rickshaws and porters are also available. I never exceeded 80 kilometer per hour during the entire drive. 11:30 HRS. From Neral, one can either rent a taxi (60 rupees for a shared cab, 300 for the whole car) to the entrance of Matheran. However you can drive up and park your car at Dasturi car point, or take the newly introduced mini bus shuttle from Karjat or Neral railway stations up to Dasturi. It is an intrinsic part of the socio-cultural landscape and hence, offers an insightful peek into life, as it exists in Matheran . MTDC Resort in Matheran is situated just at the entry point of Matheran near the car parking area of Dasturi Naka. On this day trip explore this popular weekend destination. Matheran center is a 40-minute walk from Dasturi Car Park. MTDC is loacted near Aman Lodge railway station and close to Dasturi Naka and is the only accomodation in the area. To enter Matheran (including MTDC), you have to first buy entry @50 per person. Vehicles are banned in the heart of the hill station – and it is three kilometres from Dasturi, the point till which vehicles are allowed, to the main market of Matheran. Turn left here and climb to the Matheran Dasturi Car park. One unique aspect of Matheran is that it is the only town in India that has put a restriction on the entry of vehicles past a point - Dasturi Park. There are numerous horse and rickshaw vendors at the carpark which can take you straight to Matheran. Total of 6 trains services from Aman Lodge to Matheran station. When you reach the car park find a parking space in the designated area and park your car. It has ample parking space. It is a steep and narrow road but well surfaced for the most part. We were besieged by horsemen and rickshaw pullers as we got out of the car and when we said we preferred to walk up, there were porters who wanted to carry our backpacks. A ‘toy train’ (a narrow gauge rail track) ran between Neral, the closest station around 11 kilometres away, and the market. Mesmerizing views of hills during the train journey. By Road. Enjoy two hours of toy train journey through serene and beautiful forest. Cars are not allowed within Matheran. From there, Matheran is an easy 30-45 minute trek. You can reach at Matheran city by walking or can hire a horse to reach Matheran. From Dasturi you must take a 40 minute horseback or man-pulled rickshaw ride to Matheran … Like most other hill stations of India, Matheran was also discovered by the British. 11 km After turning left, you will reach the bottom of the Matheran Hill ghat road. “It took us 45 minutes to enter the chaotic parking lot and there was total lawlessness there. Even from Dasturi Naka to Matheran railway station shuttle train is available from Aman Lodge. From Dasturi Naka you can take a 30-minute walk to Matheran. The charge for one full taxi (max 5 pax) is Rs. Matheran is located about 100 km from Mumbai, 120 km from Pune. From Dasturi Naka it was about 45 minutes walk to Matheran. 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