This Toy Train goes to a small Hill Station which is also the most
beautiful Hill Station around. Matheran the Hill Station meaning Jungle Head
or Forest on Top is around 108 kms from Mumbai. Beginning at Neral, the
Mumbai Pune Line, it culminates at Matheran. The hip hop ride includes
beautiful eyecatching natural sceneries. This 90 minute journey was started
by Abdul Hussain, the son of Business Tycoon of
Mumbai- Sir
Adamjee Pheerbhoy. It was 1907 that the first journey of Matheran Toy Train
took place.
The Train begins from Narel and crosses Hardal Hill, Jammapatti Station,
Bhekhra Station, Mount Barry, Panorama Point, Simpson Point and reaches
Matheran Bazar, its last destination.
Experience Adventure :
Itinerary:
The train runs everyday from Neral with minor changes in the schedule
as per the weather conditions. There are four pairs of train which run
along the specified path. Changes, if any can be known from the station
once you reach the respective station.
Neral
Hardar Hills
Bekhra Station
Panaroma Point
Simpson Tank
Detailed Itinerary
Neral : Neral is the beginning point of the Train. It is from
here that you ride the train. From here it moves to its next destination
Hardar Hills.
Hardar Hills : Hardar Hills provide hilly beauty as you see the
wooded Hills. The sceneric beauty of the Hills can be captured from
here. The real ascent of the train begins from this point. The train
passes by Jammapattii Station where it stops for fifteen minutes. Here
you can have the refreshments.
Bekhra Station : From Bekhra Station you reach the Bekhra Kund.
This Kunda can be seen from the train path. The Horse shoe embarkment
near Mount Barry is a captivating scene to look at. The trains runs
another mile before it reaches the five minute long tunnel.
Panaroma Point : After zig zagging twice from the tunnel, the
Matheran Toy Train reaches the Panaroma Point. Panaromic as the view is
from this point, here the train stops for 10 minutes for you to have a
view of the scenery.
Simpson Tank : The last point is the Simpson Point before
reaching Matheran Bazzar or Market. From here you can take a cab to see
the beautiful Matheran Hill Station.
Highlights
- Hardar Hills
- Bekhra Kund
- Panaroma Point
- Simpson Point
Tariff:
Tarrif per person per night for Deluxe Cabin
» Single Occupancy INR 300 From Neral to Matheran
» There can be changes in the fare which need to be checked
before booking
Suggestions
- Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age. 10 %
surcharge plus 3 % service tax which can change as Govt. of India
rules.
- In case of no show, no refund shall be done. In case of en
route termination for any reason, there shall be no refund under any
circumstance. The amount for the unused portion of the tour will
betreated as forfeited. Any kind of amendment is possible only in
case of Natural Disaster or serious ailment certified by a
practising Doctor.
- The ticket once bought cannot be cancelled. The train ticket can
be brought from Neral Railway Station or any of the other mentioned
railway stations.
- The train begins from Nareli and ends at Nareli. However you can
get on the train at any of the stations mentioned in the itenary and
get down at any of the stations. The train begins from the first
sunlight in the morning and ends with the last sunlight in the
evening.
- Be sure to wear or carry a woolen jacket even if its a sunny day
as the weather here is highly unpredictable. Also carry a small
umbrella for the rain to come.
- During monsoon i.e. June to September, only one pair of train is
run to open timings.
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