点评:Honestly, my overall experience at Matheran was not as good as I had expected.
Matheran is probably a better destination for people who enjoy trekking, exploring viewpoints, shopping, and spending time amidst nature. If you are lucky enough to visit during the right season, you may get to enjoy pleasant weather, beautiful views, and a much better overall experience.
One important thing to know before visiting is that private vehicles are not allowed inside Matheran. You can drive only up to a certain point, where you need to park your vehicle. From there, you have to depend on the toy train, walking, local autos, or horses to reach different places.
Once you reach Matheran, travelling from one place to another can be quite tiring, as walking is the main option. Horses are also available, but the charges can be relatively high. You may also come across manually pulled carts, where only one person can sit while people pull the cart. These can also be expensive, especially if you are not good at bargaining.
Finding accommodation can be another challenge, particularly during peak seasons. I would strongly recommend booking your stay online in advance rather than looking for rooms after reaching there. Also, mobile network connectivity is limited in many areas, so it is better to be prepared for that.
My personal suggestion would be to visit during the actual tourist season and book a good property for your stay. At least you can enjoy your time at the property if the destination itself doesn’t meet your expectations. Choosing a comfortable resort or a good place to stay can make a significant difference to your overall trip.
Personally, I didn’t find the toy train journey particularly enjoyable either. It felt quite ordinary and, to be honest, a little boring. If you are planning to visit Matheran mainly for sightseeing and a relaxing holiday, there are several other destinations worth considering, such as Mahabaleshwar, Wai, Malshej Ghat, and many more.
As far as my experience goes, the toy train journey was probably the only activity I genuinely wanted to experience in Matheran. Apart from that, I didn’t find much that appealed to me personally.
Another factor that affected our experience was the accommodation. The room we rented was quite basic, and it didn’t offer the kind of comfort or experience you would expect from a good resort property. Having a better place to stay might have made the trip more enjoyable.
Lastly, we visited during the second week of November 2026, but unfortunately, the weather was still very hot. We were expecting pleasant weather, but the climate wasn’t anything close to what we had anticipated.
Overall, Matheran might be a wonderful destination for people who enjoy trekking, walking, viewpoints, and exploring nature. However, from my personal experience, it didn’t live up to my expectations. I would suggest planning your visit carefully, choosing the right season, and booking good accommodation in advance to make the most of your trip.
翻译:说实话,我在马瑟兰的整体体验并没有我预想的那么好。
对于喜欢徒步、观赏风景、购物以及亲近大自然的人来说,马瑟兰或许是个不错的目的地。如果你能在合适的季节前往,便有机会享受到宜人的气候、美丽的景致,以及更加愉悦的旅行体验。
需要了解的重要一点是:私人车辆不允许进入马瑟兰。车辆只能开到一定范围,之后就必须停车。从那里出发,要前往其他地方就只能依靠玩具火车、步行、当地三轮车或马匹了。
一旦抵达马瑟兰,由于步行是主要的出行方式,在各个地点间往返可能会相当累人。虽然也有马匹可供租用,但费用可能偏高。此外,你还可能看到人工拉动的马车——这种车只能坐一个人,其他人则需要出力拉车。这些也可能会很昂贵,尤其是如果你不擅长讨价还价的话。
寻找住宿地点也是一个难题,尤其是在旅游旺季。我强烈建议提前在线预订住宿,而不要到了当地再找房间。另外,很多地区的移动网络信号都不太好,所以最好对此有所准备。
我个人建议是在旅游旺季前往,并提前预订一家不错的住宿场所。即便目的地本身未能符合你的期望,至少你仍能在住所中享受愉快的时光。挑选一家舒适的度假村或理想的下榻之处,对整个旅行的体验有着至关重要的影响。
就我个人而言,我觉得乘坐玩具火车的体验也算不上有趣。它相当普通,说实话还有点无聊。如果你计划前往马塞兰主要是为了观光和放松度假,其实还有许多其他值得考虑的目的地。比如马哈巴莱什瓦尔、瓦伊、马尔谢杰山口等等。
以我的亲身经历来说,乘坐玩具火车大概是我在马特兰唯一真正想体验的活动。除此之外,并没有什么其他项目能吸引我。
另一个影响我们体验的因素就是住宿条件。我们租下的房间相当简陋,远达不到一家优质的度假村所能提供的舒适度和体验标准。如果能有更好的住宿条件,这次旅行或许会更加愉快。
最后,我们是在2026年11月的第二周前往的,可惜当时天气仍然非常炎热。我们原以为天气会宜人些,但实际气候与预期相差甚远。
总体而言,对于喜欢徒步、散步、欣赏风景以及亲近大自然的人来说,马瑟兰或许是个绝佳的旅游目的地。不过以我的个人体验来看,它并未达到我的期望。我建议您仔细规划行程,选择合适的季节,并提前预订优质的住宿,这样才能充分享受您的旅行。