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 (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,562 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matheran

Average rates range from around £48 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 £11.97 and £15.96.

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 £11.97 and £15.96.