How to Reach Westend Hotel Matheran

Stage 1: Travel to Neral Town

From Mumbai (90 km ~ 2 hrs): Take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway or Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH48) via Panvel & Chowk to Neral.

From Pune (120 km ~ 2.5 hrs): Drive via Mumbai-Pune Expressway to Khopoli exit, proceed along state highway to Karjat and Neral.

By Train: Board any Karjat or Khopoli-bound Central Railway suburban local train from CSMT/Dadar/Thane and alight at Neral Junction.

Stage 2: Neral to Dasturi Car Park (or Toy Train)

By Car / Shared Taxi: From Neral, drive 7 km up the scenic ghat road to Dasturi Naka Car Park. Safe, 24/7 paid municipal parking is available for all private vehicles.

By Heritage Toy Train: Alternatively, board the scenic narrow-gauge toy train from Neral Station directly to Matheran Station (subject to seasonal schedule & railway operational timings).

Stage 3: Dasturi Naka to Westend Hotel

From Dasturi Car Park entry gate to Westend Hotel is a pleasant 2.5 km distance:

• Scenic Walk: A peaceful 30 to 35-minute stroll along shaded forest paths.
• Horseback Ride: Rent a horse with guide for a fun 20-minute ride to our doorstep.
• Hand-Pulled Rickshaw: Available for elderly guests or families with infants.
• Porter (Coolie) Service: Licensed municipal porters are readily available to transport your luggage directly to the hotel reception.