Matheran Sightseeing Day Tour from Mumbai
Trip Overview
Planning for a one-day trip near Mumbai? On this Matheran Day Tour from Mumbai, forget all the headaches and explore the enchanting hill station and it's lush environs. Charming Matheran is a popular weekend getaway destination from Mumbai.
Tour Highlights
- Have a comfortable tour of the serene hill station of Matheran from Mumbai in a cozy vehicle.
- Avail 300 kilometres of usage of a private car. A great choice for road trip lovers.
- Get enchanted by Matheran, which is considered an eco-sensitive zone.
- Good company makes every journey memorable. Travel with a well-experienced chauffeur in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Have a hassle-free trip. We will serve you till the end. You will be dropped off at your hotel or residence within Mumbai city limits.
- Presenting the best route plan to travel from Mumbai to Matheran.
Matheran Day Tour Overview
- Discover the lovely hill station of Matheran on this one-day road trip from Mumbai. Located about 80 km from Mumbai, Matheran is a unique and beautiful getaway for nature lovers and others alike, and it has been declared an eco-sensitive zone by the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forest. The tranquility and old-world charm of this place attract tourists all around the year.
- One unique aspect of Matheran is that it is probably the only town in India that has put a ban on vehicles beyond a point—Dasturi Park. From here, one needs to walk on the road along the railway tracks or hire a horse or hand-pulled rickshaw that takes you to Matheran. Thanks to proper conservation of nature, at Matheran, nestled in the Western Ghats, you feel like you're in the lap of nature.
- A few popular tourist attractions in Matheran are Panorama Point, Echo Point, Sunset Point, Chattrapati Shivaji's Fort, Louisa Point, Monkey Point, and the Mall Road. Things to do here include horseback riding, riding on a hand-pulled rickshaw, nature walks, and even biking.
- There are a few nice restaurants in Matheran; one should try serving local as well as other popular cuisines, including pure vegetarian ones.
Matheran Day Trip from Mumbai Itinerary
- Your tour starts with a morning pick-up from your hotel or residence in Mumbai city limits at your specified time slot.
- After which, you will proceed on our journey towards Matheran, which is about a 3-hour drive from Mumbai, and the route taken is the Mumbai-Pune Highway via Karjat.
- Reach Dasturi near Matheran, and commercial vehicles are not allowed to go beyond this point. You can cover the final stretch by walking, but the walk from Dasturi is slightly long but a nice one (usually it might take up to 2 hours)
- Take a horse ride, or you can also choose to rent a bicycle or a local cab, or you can also take the toy train from here. The toy train does not operate during the monsoon season (from June 15 to October 15).
- Upon your arrival at Matheran, you will be visiting the following places:
- Alexander Point
- Louisa Point a famous attraction in Matheran for its waterfall
- One Tree Hill
- Lord Point
- Charlotte Lake
- After the completion of your tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel or residence within Mumbai city limits.
Note: Toy train timings are not certain, but if you want to take it, then stop at Neral Station, from where you can board the toy train going to Matheran. The toy train takes about 2 hours to reach Matheran.
The toy train does not operate during the monsoon season (from June 15 to October 15).
Please note
- This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- This is an outstation tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for the local city tour.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop (within city limits).
- Charges for the private air-conditioned cab.
- The driver and fuel charges.
- Usage of the vehicle for up to 300 kilometres as per the itinerary (Extra kilometre charges will be applicable after the limit, please refer Important Information Section for details).
Exclusions
- Airport pick-up or drop.
- All parking & toll charges.
- Monument entrance charges.
- Any meals during the tour for the guests.
- Anything else not specified in the inclusions above.
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Important Information
- This is not a guided tour.
- The driver will know the local language, English speaking driver can be requested for during the booking in "Special Request" section, though the same cannot be promised.
- The guests may choose to skip or add a new place to the itinerary.
- The pick-up and drop point should be the same.
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- Night charge of Rs. 300 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- The tour has a kilometre limit of 300 kilometres.
- After 300 kilometres, additional per kilometre charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver)
- For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 12 per km (additional kilometre surcharge).
- For Ertiga (6-seater) - Rs. 15 per km (additional kilometre surcharge).
- For Innova Crysta (6-seater) - Rs. 20 per km (additional kilometre surcharge).
- The air conditioner will be switched off in hilly areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have two options Sedans & bigger SUVs. In Sedans we provide Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios mostly, sometimes it could be Nissan Sunny. In SUVs we provide Toyotta Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga. You can request a particular model while booking in 'Special Request' and we try to provide it however you can not pick and choose exact car models. We operate only AC vehicles and hatchbacks are not available.
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Yes, all sightseeing tours need to be booked in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest booking early to guarantee your desired tour day. Bookings are completely online and you can book on Website or Mobile app.
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You need to book online from this page. We accept only online bookings. Booking is confirmed instantly through SMS and Email. Driver & Cab details are sent on SMS/Email 3-6 hours before pick-up time.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Hotel/Residence in Mumbai city limits.
- The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up address. Please enter the full pick up address at the checkout page.
- The driver and cab details will be shared with you 2 to 4 hours prior to the tour start time.
$ 63.05 Per Vehicle
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