Matheran is situated at a distance of 108 km from Mumbai on Mumbai – Pune highway. Set at a height of 800 m, Matheran is known for its red soil and clean air, and also for the monkeys. A charming town, Matheran is also home to some interesting colonial buildings. Motor transport is ban in this town, so horses and hand-drawn rickshaws are the only mode of transport. After a thrilling winding ride up the hill in a toy train or by car or bus, you have leave the vehicles at Dasturi Naka, 3 km outside the town limits. Further a long walk or horseback ride takes you to Matheran, a tranquil town with spectacular views that can be appreciated from various scenic points.