Matheran Endurathon Stay Monson Edition 2022

MATHERAN ENDUARTHON STAY 2022

Welcome to the MATHERAN ENDURATHON 2022 one of the most happening and adventurous runs!

Matheran is around 100 kilometres away from Mumbai and is located at an elevation of about 800 meters (2,624 feet) above sea level. Matheran has unique panoramic views and wonderful charm. There are no tarred roads in Matheran and pathways are made of red laterite earth. This is perhaps one of those few places in the world where absolutely no vehicles are allowed. Matheran has fresh unpolluted air free of smoke and its beautiful surroundings make it a popular tourist destination in western India. If you want to sit back and enjoy the spellbinding charm of nature, then Matheran is the place for you. Matheran is accessible year-round. Entry Fee to Matheran: There is Rupees 50 per person entry fee to visit Matheran..

How to travel to reach Matheran:

Matheran is located at a distance of 90 Kilometers from Mumbai and 120 kilometres from Pune. Matheran can be reached by Train or Car. As no vehicles are allowed in Matheran, those travelling by Car have to do some walking to get to Matheran. Train: The nearest railway station to go directly to Matheran railway station is called Neral and is approximately 21 kilometres from Matheran. A toy train travels from Neral to Matheran station and covers the journey in about 2 hours.

Taxi to Matheran

Taxis are available at Neral Station and normally charge about Rupees 100. While the taxi drivers may give you the impression they are going to drive you straight to Matheran, please be aware that no vehicles are allowed in Matheran. All taxis from Neral station drop their passengers at a place called Dasturi from where you have to make your own arrangements to get to Matheran. There are three options available:

Walking up to Matheran. 

This is approximately a 50-minute walk if you take the pathway or a 40-minute walk if you walk along the railway tracks. 

Hire a horse to ride up. The horse owners are usually waiting for customers and charge Rupees 300 per horse. One person can ride a horse. 

Take a man pulled rickshaw. 

Only one person per rickshaw. They charge Rupees 450 approx. Regardless of what mode you decide on, if you have luggage you will require a porter to carry it up for you. 

Porters to carry luggage to Matheran

Porters are called collies in India and they charge Rupees 250-350 to take your luggage up to your hotel. When I visited Matheran in December 2010, I found that the majority of porters are women. It is somewhat disheartening to see women carrying your luggage but it is their livelihood. While some are habitual of bargaining in India, this is one service in Matheran where I would not recommend bargaining. It is quite a walking distance to the city and hotels and these porters really earn their living.

Driving to Matheran by car:

If you decide to drive to Matheran, you will have to park your vehicle at a place called Dasturi and walk up to Matheran or go by horse or rickshaw. There is ample parking here but by no means is this an organized parking area. While parking is relatively safe and people park their vehicles hers for three or four days, the area is a forested one and you need to find a suitable spot. See the parking area photographs attached to get a better idea of the parking area. The cost of parking a car per day is Rupees 100 approx. Porters, horse renters and rickshaw pullers wait at the parking area to get your business. Matheran has several key points that offer breathless views. Other than walking to these places you can hire horses or rickshaws to take you there. Expect to pay approximately Rupees 300 per point for each person in your party.

 Hotel  ASHOK (START/FINISH)

Check-In: 10th September 2022 2.30 p.m.

Check Out: 11th September 3 p.m. (Includes Evening Tea, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch. It’s Pure Veg Restaurant)

Food Arrangement

• The property does not serve or permit the consumption of non-veg food.

We have Tied Up with Runbuddies to provide Stay And Transport!

Transport :

• From Pune to Matheran and back
• From Dadar to Matheran and back.

For Any Queries, Pl call on 9372846475 Megha & 9356382972 Anil