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Pune To Matheran 2 Day Trip

2 Days & 1 Nights Hill Station 📍 1N Matheran Stay includedMeals includedSightseeing includedCab & driver included Code WI-MH-1012

Quick answer: Pune To Matheran 2 Day Trip is a 2-day / 1-night hill station trip covering Pune – Neral – Matheran. Night stay: Matheran (1 night). Private cab rate starts at ₹9,360 for the whole Sedan cab (not per person). Booking and support: +91 78881 17999.

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Overview

Tucked away in the Sahyadri ranges, just a couple of hours from the city, Matheran remains one of Maharashtra's most refreshing weekend escapes — and this Pune to Matheran 2 day trip package is built for exactly that: a quick, complete getaway without the long-distance hassle. Matheran holds a rare distinction in India — it's a completely vehicle-free hill station. The moment you step off at Dasturi Naka, all motor vehicles stop, and the rest of your journey happens on foot, by hand-pulled rickshaw, or aboard the iconic narrow-gauge toy train. That single fact changes the entire character of this trip: no traffic noise, no exhaust fumes, just red laterite trails, dense green canopy, and the soft crunch of gravel underfoot.

This Matheran tour package from Pune has been designed by our team at Wonder India Cab Trip Zone after running dozens of hill-station trips across Maharashtra, and it reflects what actually works for a short two-day window — enough time to properly explore the viewpoints, enjoy the toy train ride, walk the market lane, and still get back to Pune without feeling rushed.

Day 1 begins early with a comfortable private cab pickup from your Pune location. The drive to Neral (the base town) takes roughly two to two and a half hours through NH48 and the scenic Bhor Ghat stretch, with a tea/breakfast stop along the way if needed. From Neral, depending on availability and season, you can choose to board the heritage narrow-gauge toy train up to Matheran — a slow, winding ride through tunnels and forest that's reason enough to book this trip — or continue by shared taxi and a short trek up. Once you arrive, luggage is handed off to porters or handcarts (no vehicles allowed beyond Dasturi), and you check into your pre-booked hotel or resort. The afternoon is kept relaxed on purpose: settle in, have lunch, and head out on foot to nearby viewpoints such as Charlotte Lake, Panorama Point, or Echo Point, all reachable by a pleasant walk through the forest. Evenings in Matheran are unhurried — browse the market lane for the town's famous homemade chikki and leather items, or simply sit back at your stay and enjoy the cool hill air.

Day 2 is where the highlight viewpoints come in. An early start (sunrise if you're up for it) takes you to Louisa Point and Porcupine Point — two of the most photographed spots in Matheran, offering sweeping valley views especially stunning during and after monsoon when the entire landscape turns lush green with seasonal waterfalls visible in the distance. From there, a walk to One Tree Hill Point and Little Chowk Point rounds off the sightseeing before you head back toward Dasturi Naka. After checkout, the return drive to Pune retraces the route, with the trip typically wrapping up by early evening — timed so you're not driving late at night.

What makes this a solid 2 day Matheran trip from Pune rather than a rushed day outing is the pacing: you get an actual overnight stay to experience the town beyond the daytime tourist rush, catch it in the quiet of early morning and post-sunset hours, and avoid cramming eight viewpoints into six hours. It also works well as a weekend getaway near Pune for couples, families, and small friend groups alike — the walking distances are manageable, there's no steep trekking involved unless you choose it, and the toy train ride adds a genuinely memorable, kid-friendly element to the itinerary.

Throughout the trip, Wonder India Cab Trip Zone handles the private cab (AC, sedan/SUV as per group size), driver allowance, tolls, and parking as part of the package, so the only things you need to plan are your hotel preference and personal spending. Our local coordination team stays reachable throughout, and pickup/drop timings are adjusted around your convenience rather than a fixed slot. Whether you're looking for a quick monsoon escape, a break from Pune's city heat, or simply a car-free hill town to walk around in, this package is structured to deliver the full Matheran experience in a tight two-day window — comfortably, safely, and without the usual trip-planning back-and-forth.

Route Covered

📍 Pune – Neral – Matheran

City-wise Night Stay

🏨 Matheran — 1 Night

Trip Highlights

Ride the historic narrow-gauge Matheran Toy Train through forest and tunnels
Explore India's only vehicle-free hill station — walk or ride hand-pulled rickshaws
Catch sunrise views at Louisa Point and Porcupine Point
Relaxed 2-day pace covering major viewpoints without rushing
Comfortable private cab from Pune with all tolls & parking included
Ideal monsoon getaway with lush valley and waterfall views
Shop for authentic Matheran chikki, honey, and leatherware
Family and couple-friendly walking trails with no steep trekking required

Package PriceRate is for the whole vehicle, not per person.

Vehicle	Seats	Price
Sedan Cab	4 seater	₹9,360
Ertiga Cab	6 seater	₹10,800
Innova Cab	6-7 seater	₹14,400
Tempo Traveller	12 seater	₹22,560

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Sightseeing Places Covered

Charlotte Lake
Echo Point
Panorama Point
Louisa Point
Porcupine Point (Sunset Point)
One Tree Hill Point
Little Chowk Point
Matheran Market Lane
Matheran Toy Train Ride (Neral–Matheran)
Garbett Plateau

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Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Pune – Neral – Matheran (Toy Train / Transfer, Local Sightseeing) Early morning pickup from your location in Pune. Drive to Neral via Bhor Ghat (approx. 2–2.5 hrs) with a tea/breakfast stop en route. From Neral, board the heritage toy train (subject to availability) or take a shared taxi up to Dasturi Naka — Matheran's vehicle-free boundary. Porters/handcarts take luggage into town. Check-in at hotel, lunch, and rest. Afternoon walk to Charlotte Lake, Echo Point and Panorama Point. Evening free to explore Matheran Market — famous for chikki, honey, and leather goods. Overnight stay in Matheran.

Day 2: Day 2: Matheran Sunrise Points – Return to Pune Early start for sunrise at Louisa Point and Porcupine Point — Matheran's most scenic valley views, especially lush post-monsoon. Walk to One Tree Hill Point and Little Chowk Point. Return to hotel for breakfast and checkout. Walk/handcart back to Dasturi Naka, then drive back to Neral and onward to Pune, arriving by early evening. Trip ends with drop-off at your Pune location.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ What's Included

Destination:
Duration :
Cab-Wise : Cab Package (Select Cab)
Package :Select:- Cab+Rons+Hotel+Mealplan: Enquiry Form (Call for Customized Package Enquiry)
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INCLUSIONS (STANDARD — ALL PACKAGES)
1 Day Trips | 2 Day Trips | Packages
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• Pick-up and drop from the nearest Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand / Hotel
• Private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the confirmed itinerary (vehicle will run Non-AC on hill/mountain routes)
• Transportation at disposal for the number of days mentioned in the itinerary
• All sightseeing and excursions specifically listed in the itinerary
• Driver's allowance (bata), toll tax, parking, road tax, fuel charges
• Airport Parking ( paid by gust / extra charges )
• Local assistance available 24x7 throughout the trip
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• Accommodation on double-sharing basis at the hotel(s) specified, or similar
• Meal plan as booked — Breakfast only (CP), or Breakfast & Dinner (MAP), as per hotel menu
• Any destination-specific inclusion (welcome drink, houseboat stay, boat/shikara ride, etc.) as mentioned in the individual package itinerary (s)
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Cab usage within the KM / Hr limit — 2 Day Trip: 250 KM / 12 Hrs

✘ What's Not Included

EXCLUSIONS: (ALL PACKAGES - 1 Day Trips | 2 Day Trips | Tour Packages )
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• Airfare / train fare / bus fare of any kind
• Airport Parking ( paid by gust )
• Travel insurance and medical/emergency paid by gust.
• 5% GST and TCS, as applicable
• Entry / entrance fees for monuments, temples, gardens, parks, safaris, rides, boating, shows, museums and interstate/state permit charges
• Any adventure activity, ropeway, cable-car/gondola ride, or 4x4/chain-vehicle and other charges
• Room heater / air-conditioning charges where not part of the standard/other room tariff
• Extra charges for early check-in or late check-out
• Tips/gratuities for driver, guide and restaurant staff
• Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, internet, mini-bar, and alcoholic/other beverages (unless specifically mentioned)
• Portage at airports and hotels
• Travel cost from your residence up to the point of pick-up
• Any expense arising from circumstances beyond our control — political disturbance, strike, landslide, heavy rainfall, roadblock, vehicle breakdown, or flight/train/bus delay
• Any increase in taxes, fuel prices or land-arrangement costs coming into effect prior to departure
• Any service or sightseeing not specifically mentioned under Inclusions for that package
• If cab used before 6:00 AM or after 10:00 PM Driver Night Allowance extra charges ₹250/- extra
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• AC may be switched off in hill/ghat areas (at some locations)
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Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for Day Trip / Tour package. Ideally this half/full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during this sightseeing tour by private car/group tour, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote. We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction in ( city ) as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary. Please note also if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
CAB SERVICE EXCLUSIONS ( Outstation / Local / One Way / Airport Transfer )
1. Toll Tax, Permit/State Tax, Parking, Entry/Entrance Fees
2. Driver Allowance ₹400-500/- per day, Outstation Trip
3. If cab used before 6:00 AM or after 10:00 PM Driver Night Allowance ₹250/- extra charges
5. Waiting Charges (Free waiting: 15-20 min, extra beyond that)
6. Night Halt Charges
7. Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
8. AC may be switched off in hill/ghat areas (at some locations)
9. Kilometer and time will be charge from garage to garage
10. Par day Minimum 300/kms run will be charge as specified city wise for outstation duty
11. After 12 midnight 2nd day will be counted ( for outstation use)
12. GST as applicable
OUTSTATION TRIP: (Round Trip / Multi-day)
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• Toll, Parking, Permit/State Tax, Driver Allowance, Entry Fees.
• Par day Minimum 300/kms run will be charge as specified city wise (250km - 300km ) for outstation duty
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Night halt (charged separately if applicable),
LOCAL PACKAGE: (8hr/80km, etc.)
• Toll, Parking, Permit/State Tax, Entry Fees.
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• GST as applicable
AIRPORT TRANSFER: (Pickup/Drop - 15km/1hr)
• Toll, parking, waiting charges (Free wait: Domestic 20 min / International 40 min)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• Night Allowance (before 6AM/after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• GST as applicable
ONE WAY TRIP
• Toll, Parking, Permit/State Tax, Entry Fees.
• Driver night allowance (before 6AM and after 10PM - ₹250/- extra)
• Extra Kilometre/Hours charges (beyond the package limit)
• GST as applicable
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Extra KM / Hrs beyond the limit (2 Day Trip: 250 KM / 12 Hrs) are charged additionally as per actuals

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Know Before You Go

Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/DL) for every traveller — hotels and some checkpoints ask for it.
Pack according to Maharashtra's season — check the local weather a few days before departure and pack accordingly.
Keep your booking voucher and driver/vehicle details handy (sent by Cab Trip Zone after confirmation).
Please be ready at the pickup point 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time to keep the itinerary on track.
Carry some cash for personal expenses, tips and anything not covered under Inclusions — card/UPI acceptance can be patchy in remote areas.
Mobile network can be weak in ghats, valleys and remote stretches of the route — inform family of your rough schedule in advance.
Hill/high-altitude routes can cause motion sickness or breathlessness — carry basic medication and inform the driver if you need frequent stops.

Terms & Conditions

Booking is confirmed only after receipt of payment as per the Payment Policy below.
Rates shown are per the pricing shared on this page and are subject to change during peak season, long weekends and festival dates until booking is confirmed.
Valid government photo ID is mandatory for every traveller at hotel check-in and at applicable checkpoints.
Itinerary timings may vary due to traffic, weather, road/ghat closures or local restrictions — Wonder India Cab Trip Zone and Cab Trip Zone are not liable for delays caused by such factors.
Any entry tickets, permits, meals or stays not listed under Inclusions are payable directly by the traveller.
Full cancellation, refund and payment terms are governed by the Cab Trip Zone Policy Document below, which forms part of these Terms & Conditions.

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