Matheran Tour Package from Hyderabad (2 Days)
2-day Matheran tour from Hyderabad: Neral and Matheran. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹5,480 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 27°C
October in Matheran
Description
2-day Matheran tour from Hyderabad: Neral and Matheran. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹5,480 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Charlotte Lake, Echo Point and Louisa Point, Porcupine Point and more. October–May is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Cecil Resort Matheran With Swimming Pool, Matheran. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Matheran
Best time: October to MayAverage temperature range: 11°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hyderabad to Matheran
Reach Neral by train from Hyderabad, where our driver meets you. Drive from Neral to Matheran (about 8 km, 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Matheran. The cab stops at Dasturi Naka, from where you walk about 2.5 km, ride a horse or take a hand-pulled rickshaw to your hotel; porters carry the bags. After lunch, walk to Charlotte Lake, then Echo Point and Louisa Point for the views over the Sahyadri. End the day at Porcupine (Sunset) Point. Overnight stay in Matheran.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Hyderabad to Neral
668 km · ~14h 2m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Hyderabad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NeralNeral, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Hyderabad to Neral
668 km · ~14h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Hyderabad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Hyderabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Hyderabad → Neral
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Arrive in Neral
Neral, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Hyderabad to Neral
Nearest railway stations: Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad, Neral for Neral.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Neral to Matheran
8 km · ~10m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Neral
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
8 km · 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MatheranMatheran, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Neral to Matheran
8 km · ~11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Neral
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Neral. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Neral → Matheran
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~8 km
~11m|Tentative fare ₹10–₹70
- Arrive in Matheran
Matheran, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Neral to Matheran
Nearest railway stations: Neral for Neral, Matheran for Matheran.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Charlotte Lake
The forest lake that supplies Matheran's water, quiet in the evening.
- 2
Echo Point and Louisa Point
Cliff-edge viewpoints over the valleys and the Prabal fort.
- 3
Porcupine Point
Also called Sunset Point, the best place for the evening view.
Panorama Point and back to Hyderabad
Walk out early to Panorama Point for the sunrise, with a view all round to the plains. On the way back, see One Tree Hill and the market, known for chikki and leather chappals. Walk or ride back to Dasturi Naka by late morning for the drive home. Drive from Matheran to Neral (about 8 km, 15 min). Board the train from Neral back to Hyderabad (about 665 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Matheran to Neral
8 km · ~10m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Matheran
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
8 km · 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NeralNeral, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Matheran to Neral
8 km · ~11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Matheran
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Matheran. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Matheran → Neral
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~8 km
~11m|Tentative fare ₹10–₹70
- Arrive in Neral
Neral, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Matheran to Neral
Nearest railway stations: Matheran for Matheran, Neral for Neral.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Neral to Hyderabad
665 km · ~13h 58m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Neral
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
183 km · 3h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 333Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
183 km · 3h 39m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HyderabadHyderabad, Telangana
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Neral to Hyderabad
665 km · ~14h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Neral
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Neral. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Neral → Hyderabad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~665 km
~14h 47m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910
- Arrive in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Neral to Hyderabad
Nearest railway stations: Neral for Neral, Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Panorama Point
The northern tip of the plateau with a 360-degree view, best at sunrise.
- 2
One Tree Hill
A viewpoint by a lone tree on a rocky spur.
Tour Overview
Matheran is Asia's only automobile-free hill station, a forested plateau at about 800 m above Neral, with red-earth paths, more than thirty viewpoints and a toy train.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Hyderabad. The route runs Hyderabad → Neral → Matheran → Neral → Hyderabad, about 1,349 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Matheran Tour from Hyderabad
- Charlotte Lake
- Echo Point and Louisa Point
- Porcupine Point
- Panorama Point
- One Tree Hill
Inclusions in the Matheran Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hyderabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Matheran Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your tour (no advance for children under 6). This amount is adjusted against the 20 percent advance below.
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Matheran Tour
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Hyderabad → Neral → Matheran → Neral → Hyderabad (about 1,349 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Neral and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Before you go: No vehicles are allowed in Matheran: cars stop at Dasturi Naka, and you walk, ride a horse or take a hand-pulled rickshaw into town (paid locally).
Hotels: Treebo Cecil Resort Matheran With Swimming Pool, Matheran, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Hyderabad. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹20,710 | ₹9,090 | ₹7,690 |
| 33 Persons | ₹16,690 | ₹8,260 | ₹6,860 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹14,880 | ₹7,650 | ₹6,260 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹13,700 | ₹7,310 | ₹5,920 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹11,600 | ₹6,880 | ₹5,480 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Hyderabad the drive is about 673 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Neral and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Charlotte Lake
A serene, natural lake surrounded by dense forest, named after Charlotte, the wife of a British officer. It is a popular spot for picnics and birdwatching, with a tranquil atmosphere away from the main market.
Echo Point and Louisa Point
Cliff-edge viewpoints over the valleys and the Prabal fort.
Porcupine Point
Also called Sunset Point, the best place for the evening view.
Panorama Point
One of the most famous viewpoints in Matheran, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding Sahyadri hills and the distant plains. It is especially stunning at sunrise and sunset, with a small watchtower for better vistas.
One Tree Hill
A viewpoint by a lone tree on a rocky spur.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hyderabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Hyderabad → Neral → Matheran → Neral → Hyderabad (about 1,349 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Neral and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Before you go: No vehicles are allowed in Matheran: cars stop at Dasturi Naka, and you walk, ride a horse or take a hand-pulled rickshaw into town (paid locally).
Hotels: Treebo Cecil Resort Matheran With Swimming Pool, Matheran, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Hyderabad on day 1 and you are back in Hyderabad on day 2. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Hyderabad → Neral → Matheran → Neral → Hyderabad. That is about 1,349 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹7,690 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹5,480 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Hyderabad and back. By cab from Hyderabad the drive is about 673 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Neral and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May.
No vehicles are allowed in Matheran: cars stop at Dasturi Naka, and you walk, ride a horse or take a hand-pulled rickshaw into town (paid locally).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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