Matheran is a hill station, near Mumbai, in the west Indian state of Maharashtra. It’s known for its mild climate and well-preserved colonial architecture. Matheran is one of the smallest hill station in India. It is located on the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m (2,625 feet) above sea level.
Matheran, which means “forest on the forehead” (of the mountains) is an eco-sensitive region. It is Asia’s only automobile-free hill station. Matheran was identified by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district collector of Thane district in May 1850. Lord Elphinstone, the then Governor of Bombay laid the foundations of the development as a future hill station.
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Matheran is also known for large variety of flora and fauna. Many song birds are residents of Matheran and many winter migrant during winter season. Birds like Indian blue robin, Red-breasted flycatcher, Verditer flycatcher, Puff-throated Babblers, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Spotted Doves and many other Thrush, Warblers seen commonly here near water bodies or streams.
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