Central railways to promote matheranneral toy train package. A delight to the tourists and the route to the summer destination for mumbaikars covers a distance of 21 kms cutting a swathe through forest in western ghats from neral to matheran. This stretch is longer and trickier than the 6km aman lodge matheran line along which a. Is toy train from neral to matheran is working on 6 jan 2018. Neral matheran toy train, that was derailed the previous year after 3 days of the arrival of monsoon is going to rundle again. Ascending from the neral station in mumbai to the top of the hill station of matheran in raigad district is the neral matheran toy train. The views of mesmerizing matheran comprise 28 points, 2 lakes, 2 parks and a racecourse, all explored on feet or horseback. Aman lodge to matheran toy train neralmatheran toy. Neral to matheran matheran is a beautiful hill station and must visit place near by mumbai.
Plying on a rail track which was constructed in 1907, this toy train is a unesco world heritage site. With new crash barriers, the iconic 110yearold matheran. Travelling in mumbai simplified mumbai local train. Dec 18, 2018 central railway has increased the number of train services between neral and matheran and aman lodge and matheran from 30th march 2018. The toy train covers a distance of 21km and travels across the rich and lush forests hugging the hills of matheran. It restarted in late october 2017 with a safer brake system, but only initially ran on part of the route from aman lodge to matheran. You can avail any matheran toy train timings plying between 6. See more of neral matheran mountain train on facebook. Matheran tourism matheran hotels matheran bed and breakfast matheran vacation rentals matheran vacation packages flights to matheran. Central railway had earlier stopped the operations of the neralmatheran light railway train two years ago due to derailments and restarted them this year in january. I think the best way to reach matheran is by the toy train which you easily get at neral station. One time ride is good as from amar ladge its only 2 km for matheran and while walking you can laos enjoy the natural beauty as. The central railway cr will start a toy train to connect the 18km neral aman lodge stretch by early 2018. Get matheran travel advice on tripadvisors matheran travel forum.
It covers a distance of 21 km mi, cutting a swathe through forest and connecting neral to matheran in the western ghats. How to reach matheran by bus, train, car, flight air. The toy train is a major attraction for tourists who throng the hill station. Was there with family toy train service was not available from neral station it was from aman lodge cheap just 45 for 2nd class. With new crash barriers, the iconic 110yearold matheran toy train resumes service. Aug 30, 2019 after almost 1 year, now in 2019 matheran toy train is back in action actually started in december 2018. You can explore almost each and every tourist point when traveling through this. The fastest train to matheran from neral is 52103 nrl mae passenger. There are around 38 adventurous attractions in matheran like the display point which gives a 360 degree view and the neral town by road. The foundation of this charming hill railway was laid by abdul hussein adamjee peerbhoy in the beginning of the 20th century. Matheran toy train route continues to be a challenge for railways 12 may, 2016, 09. Neral to pune train, check 2 neral pune train timings, fare. During monsoons, the frequency of the trains reduces considerably so make sure to book well in advance. It is located in the raigad district and approximate 90 km from mumbai.
Following are some useful information for neral to matheran. The journey takes about 2 hours but the ride is quite beautiful. Hill trains of india neral matheran toy train journey. To board this toy train you have to travel to neral station in up direction going towards matheran how to reach neral station. Neralmatheran toy train 2020 what to know before you go. Neral matheran toy train is a heritage railway that connects neral to matheran via a 21 kilometre railway line. Neral matheran mini train ticket booking and travel. The journey begins from neral ghats, taking 281 thrilling turns to matheran cliff tops. Matheran train online ticket booking is not available now. Toy trains are no longer running from neral but from aman lodge. Neralmatheran toy train ride to make a comeback very soon times. Matherans heritage toy train to resume service from friday. The mhr is on the tentative list of unesco world heritage sites. This is what the chief public relations officer of central railway.
Apr 28, 2016 i had gone to matheran for a day trip. Both, the slow and fast trains, halt at neral on their way to the final station. Published on feb 9, 2018 toy train journey from neral to matheran on 7th feb 2018. The toy train from neral to matheran does not function in the rains. Matheran is a hill station about 90 km from mumbai. Matheran toy train from neral near mumbai this toy train runs between neral station and mathran on a narrow gauge track. Neralmatheran toy train booking unavailable on tripadvisor. The train is originated from narul to matheran covering 21 km over large swathes of forest territory in the western ghats. Embark on a joyride of a lifetime on the matheran toy train. The matheran hill station toy train railway covers a distance of 21 km over large swathes of forest territory connecting neral to matheran in the western ghats. Apart from its natural beauty and panoramic view a must try is its toy train.
Taking a toy train ride from neral to matheran updated. Another interesting but slow way to reach matheran is to catch the toy train that departs from neral. You can also travel from mumbai to neral in the mumbai local train from the harbour line. The train was on time and arrived at the destination much before time. Apr 12, 2018 maharashtra, central railways is planning to promote the package of matheran neral toy train to attract patronage of foreign tourists for the heritage train. How to book toy train from neral to matheran and schedule of train. As of now in january 2020, the toy train is not running from neral to matheran u can get sharing taxi from neral station to aman lodge dasturi car parking both besides each other but the services are from aman lodge to matheran, every one hr and the tickets. The train was relaunched on the full route, from neral to matheran, in january 2018. The gorgeous western ghats form the backdrop of the route between neral to matheran, and the toy train offers a great view of the. Get 4 month of seat availability of all trains to matheran from neral with train ticket price, timings and schedule. Operational since 1907, the neralmatheran toy train was included in. But this toy train journey makes your vacation memorable.
Neral to matheran toy train timings, fare, information. I then waited for the train to come into the station. Best ways to reach matheran from neral is to take local vehicle till aman lodge and from there you can go to matheran by walking, by horse or by toy train, it is hardly 34 km distance by 45 min walking. Central railways matheran hill railway is a narrowgauge heritage railway in maharashtra, india.
There were prepaid and postpaid taxis available at the station till the hills. You can also get a train from dadar, kurla, ghatkopar, thane, kalyan, dombivali, ambernath or shelu. Neral aman lodge matheran toy train timetable is revised on from 30oct2017. From neral, the train takes 2hr 40min hours to reach matheran. The 111yearold neral matheran toy train, a major tourist attraction, which chugs 21 km from neral in raigad district to the matheran hill station now has upgraded brakes and a modified. Matheran is a hill station at a level of 803 meter from msl.
There is connecting train available as per schedule of 6. Trains from station neral nrl to matheran mae know. Neral matheran toy train ride to make a comeback very soon maharashtras neral matheran toy train used to be a spectacular thrill that, unfortunately, closed. Neral matheran passenger ng52101 train running status. However, it is currently suspended again, due to part of the. Book neral matheran train tickets for sleeper, 1a, 2a, 3a, cc, ec easily via ixigo. Only 1 ride from neral to matheran and it leaves neral at 6. Central railway announced that railway will revise the timings of neral matheran and aman lodgematheran services from 5. Matheran toy train online booking, neral to matheran toy. Central railway has increased the number of train services between neral and matheran and aman lodge and matheran from 30th march 2018. Neral matheran passenger52007 irctc reservationavailability. Neralmatheran toy train, matheran ticket price timings. Its working from aman lodge dasturi to matheran station fare rs 45 per person, also there is toy train which goes from neral station to matheran not in operation now due to work. Matheran hill train touras the toy train wheezes up into the clear mountain air at the stations approaching matheran, the unusual journey of magic, awe and surprise touch the travellers from within.
Neralmatheran toy train ride to make a comeback very soon. Toy train is operational on neral to matheran track from 27jan 2018. As of now in january 2020, the toy train is not running from neral to matheran u can get sharing taxi from neral station to aman lodge dasturi car parking both besides each other but the services are from aman lodge to matheran, every one hr. However, it is currently suspended again, due to part of the track being washed away in the 2019 monsoon.
Neral matheran toy train is a heritage train managed by the central railways. Matheran is 120 km from pune and 90 km from mumbai approximately train. It is a two feet narrow gauge railway built by adamjee peerbhoy in early 1900 and is now run by the central railways. Now days only local conveyance vehicle eeco van is available from neral to aman lodge. Many local trains on the mumbaikarjat route also stop at neral. There are 6 trains from neral nrl to matheran mae railway station.
On the way back i saw a short queue for tickets of the matheran neral train so i decided to wait for it. Jun 14, 2012 a compliation video of highlights of toy train journey. Toy train is starting again after 17 months of shutdown. Neral to matheran, neral to matheran train timetable, toy. Cr toy train timings from neral and aman lodge to matheran. Matheran toy train to become fully operational by early 2018. Matheran the smallest hill station is beautiful and very peaceful. The 110yearold heritage train service has resumed charge to run along its full 21km stretch regularly starting today, after chief minister devendra fadnavis inaugurated it on republic day.
Neralmatheran toy train 2020 what to know before you go with. State chief minister devendra fadnavis will relaunch the muchawaited neral to matheran toy train service on its full 21km stretch on republic day. Once you come to neral, get over to the other side of the station to catch the toy train to matheran station. Neral matheran toy train is not fully operational presently, and after two derailments incidents in 2016 the system was shut down completely. Time table picture of neralmatheran toy train tripadvisor.
Trains from station neral nrl to matheran mae know about availability notations. After breakfast, check out matheran to board the miniature toy train to reach neral in the noon. Take a train from cst to khopoli or karjat station. Neral to matheran toy train timetable, booking details. It serves as an interesting mode of transport to explore the western ghats of india. Matheran visit and toy train timings neralmatheran toy. Goibibo offers lowest fares and 24x7 customer support for all train. Central railway had earlier stopped the operations of the neral matheran light railway train two years ago due to derailments and restarted them this year in january.
But it is now operational since january 26, 2018 and was einaugurated by the maharashtra cm devendra fadnavis. Check seat availability, train schedule, train timings, fare and tatkal reservation of all neral pune trains. The central railway cr is planning to resume the famous toy train services between neral and aman lodge before march next year. Book matheran hotels book matheran holiday packages. Check availability, prediction, wailtlist confirmation chances and fare calculator for trains running from neral nrl to matheran mae railway station. Bhushan chandekar 2018 0509 is service of monorail going on.
Neral matheran toy train timings timetable fares 2019. The ticket price is reasonable, the only thing that needs. The toy train from neral to matheran takes the passengers through the breathtaking valleys, small waterfalls, magnificent hills and lush green vistas of maharashtra. On tripadvisors matheran travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like pls provide toy train schedule in december end. For 12 hours it goes from rs 50 to rs150 depend in which season you are coming remember there is a huge rush for parking in winter.
The matheran hill railway mhr is a 2 ft 610 mm narrowgauge heritage railway in maharashtra, india, which is administered by the central railway. Welcome to the virgin hill station of raigad district in matheran toy train what a marvelous sight to watch as the matheran toy train slowly chugs its way through the verdant mountain landscapes of the raigad district in maharashtra. Stations train sorting and filtering get or calculate fare for train check seat availability in trains check pnr status get train schedule route get train route map. Matheran toy train to become fully operational by early. How to book toy train neral to matheran from mumbai quora. Toy train has fixed timing which goes from neral station to top of matheran hill. Neral matheran toy train timings timetable fares 2019 mumbai. Due to technical glitches the 100 year plus running shuttle trains services which runs for 21 km distance taking about 2 hours, runs for 3 km between matheran and aman lodge and is now running till neral 21 km.
Fixed price for sharing cab56people per cab aman lodge to matheran toy train almost every hour. Ticket counter opens 45 mins before the train departure. Matheran hill station in maharashtra is not only famous for its natural beauty but also for travellers journey experience with the famous matheran toy train the name means jungle head or forest on top and that is exactly what matheran is. Matheran toy train matheran hill station matheran tourism. The charming train runs along the neral to matheran route and climbs up the cheerful hillsides on a narrowly snaking route. Matheran toy train to become fully operational by early 2018 since services resumed on oct 30, the train has been running only between aman lodge and matheran stations. So you need to reach neral station 45 mins and i would advise reach an 2 hours before during holiday season. The matheran toy train was suspended in may 2016, following multiple derailments. The train is available from nerul to matheran but during monsoon, they restrict it from amar lodge to matheran. Due to technical glitches the 100 year plus running.
Toy train is operational on neral to matheran track from 27jan2018. From mumbai you can take a local train of karjat and then get down at neral railway station. Neralmatheran toy train 2020 all you need to know before. Thereafter it operates shuttle rides between aman lodge and matheran station on. After almost 1 year, now in 2019 matheran toy train is back in action actually started in december 2018. Reportedly, central railways matheran hill railway toy train is scheduled to start running once more before the summer vacation, and the. Matheran toy train timings neral to matheran train. Take kasara bound train from cst route and get off at neral station.
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