Matheran

So, I was in Matheran last week, for a couple of days enroute Pune-Mumbai. Last time I was there was a good 5 years ago. And the good part is, the place hasn’t changed. Not one bit. (well, except for the mobile connectivity I guess. Actually, wait. I didn’t have a mobile phone with me the last time around. So, I wouldn’t know.).

Monsoon is the best time to be in Matheran. Although you miss the toy-train (which is closed in Monsoons) from Neral to Matheran, it still is the best time in my opinion. Avoid Weekends ! Big NO NO. 3% of Mumbai and 12% of Pune are in Matheran on weekends.*
Waterfalls, long winding roads ( best for long walks), loads of nature, friendly monkeys (not considering you and your friends), lots of dogs to give company while you walk around, horses ( for people who are . lazy to walk, . have better reasons not to walk ), very friendly locals ( not the local trains, the people), and moss ( yes moss. Depending on your safe search settings, you might get the green foligae or nude photos of Kate Moss. I assume no responsibility.)
Well, here are some pictures.

waterfalls

more waterfalls

red soil paths

don’t you love the tree canopy thing…..

oh the monsoon clouds in your face

great views from vantage points

mode of transport ( other than the horses)

If you are the adventerous types, you’ll have a blast exploring new places.

Trees, trees, and more trees. But you don’t want to eat them anyway.

And, oh….there are too many mosquitoes around if you get into deep jungles.

* Data assumed. Actual numbers might vary from 0 to 100 %