Matheran travel guide

Matheran Tourism | Matheran Guide

You're Going to Love Matheran

With a population of 5,287, Matheran is a must-see destination in Maharashtra, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matheran to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matheran

Matheran in February
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matheran in February
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matheran

Plane

Although Matheran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) (BOM), which is located 27 miles from Matheran. Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Matheran from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Matheran is to pick up a car hire from Mumbai, which is about 29 miles from Matheran. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Mumbai.

Plane

Although Matheran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) (BOM), which is located 27 miles from Matheran. Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Matheran from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Matheran is to pick up a car hire from Mumbai, which is about 29 miles from Matheran. You’ll find branches of Avis and SS Travels, among others, in Mumbai.

Airlines serving Matheran

Lufthansa
Good (4,659 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,782 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matheran

Average rates range from around £47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £24 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matheran

Most booked hotels in Matheran

Westend Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£25+

Hiring a car in Matheran

Expect to pay £1.00 per litre in Matheran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.96 and £15.94.

Expect to pay £1.00 per litre in Matheran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.96 and £15.94.