Matheran and Lonavala Itinerary for 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Explore Matheran
    Starting point: Neral Railway Station
    Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours

    Start your Matheran adventure by taking the scenic toy train that offers a comfortable ride through the beautiful valley to Matheran Hill Station. After arriving, begin your trek to **Garbett Point**, which is extremely picturesque, with fresh mountain air and stunning views of surrounding waterfalls and cliffs. After making the 5km journey to the point, head back to **Charlotte Lake** and unwind by its calmness and scenic beauty. End your day with a visit to **Louisa Point** and watch the sunset while enjoying the scenic view of the valley and the hills.

  2. Day 2: Adventures in Lonavala
    Starting Point: Matheran Hill Station
    Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour

    Take a trip to the hill station of Lonavala and start your day with a trek to **Tunga Fort**. After the trek, visit **Bushi Dam** for boat rides and enjoy the scenic views of the waterfalls. Head over to **Lonavala Lake** for boating and then go to **Rajmachi Garden** to end your day with a peaceful stroll and waterfall views.

  3. Day 3: Historical Places of Lonavala
    Starting Point: Pune Airport
    Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours

    Begin your day with a visit to the historical Karla Caves, where you can enjoy the stunning Buddhist rock-cut temple architecture. Next, head over to **Lohagad Fort** to experience the breathtaking view of the valley and mountains. After lunch, visit **Bhaja Caves** to witness the Buddhist artwork and architecture engraved in walls and rocks.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Toy Train from Neral to Matheran (2 hours, INR300)
  • Garbett Point Trek (3 hours, free)
  • Charlotte Lake Visit (1 hour, INR100)
  • Louisa Point Visit (2 hours, free)
  • Trek to Tunga Fort (2 hours, free)
  • Bushi Dam Boating (1 hour, INR200)
  • Lonavala Lake Boating (1 hour, INR100)
  • Rajmachi Garden Visit (1 hour, free)
  • Karla Caves Visit (2 hours, INR100)
  • Lohagad Fort Visit (2 hours, INR200)
  • Bhaja Caves Visit (2 hours, INR100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting **Korigad Fort** for trekking or **Tikona Fort** for historical significance. If you have less time, remove the visit to Louisa Point, Lonavala Lake, and Rajmachi Garden. Do note, some places may not be accessible during monsoons, and it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for trekking and hiking. Keep yourself hydrated and carry enough water and snacks.

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