Charlotte Lake
The drinking water lake of Matheran, surrounded by evergreen forest, where after the monsoon the water spills over the stone embankment to form a lively waterfall scene.
Charlotte Lake is Matheran’s main water source, surrounded by evergreen forest, with a village guardian shrine (Pisarnath Temple) on its shore. Just after the monsoon and rainy season, water spills over the stone embankment, making it the liveliest spot in town for playing in the water and taking photos. In the dry season it is quiet, good for birdwatching and butterfly spotting. Because it is a water source, swimming is prohibited. It is about 2 km from the bazaar and can be linked on foot with Echo Point, Louisa Point and Parsi Point. Small stalls by the lake sell lemonade and corn.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Echo Point
- Honeymoon Point
- Louisa Point
- Alexander Point
- Matheran Market (Kapadia Market)
- Matheran Hill Railway
- One Tree Hill Point
- Chowk Point