Louisa Point
The most popular viewpoint on the western side of Matheran, looking straight across at the huge cliffs of Prabalgad and Kalavantin Durg.
Louisa Point sits on the western edge of the plateau. A rock ledge juts out facing Prabalgad and the pointed Kalavantin Durg fortress, and you can see the flat-topped hills and deep valleys of both ancient forts. During the monsoon and after rain, water spilling from Charlotte Lake forms a waterfall over the nearby cliffs, which is when the view is at its best. It is about 2.5 km from the bazaar, a 40-minute walk, and it can be combined with Echo Point and Charlotte Lake into a half-day loop. Entry is free, but you must pay the municipal entry fee to enter the town. Weekends are crowded, so it is best to go early in the morning.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Echo Point
- Honeymoon Point
- Charlotte Lake
- Matheran Market (Kapadia Market)
- Matheran Hill Railway
- Sunset Point (Porcupine Point)
- Alexander Point
- Monkey Point