Matheran is located in Maharashtra Raigad district. I visted this place 3 times from different ways . One can access from various entry point. first time I went via Trekking way from Panvel. And I totally enjoyed. I went with a Group Named DGA(Dark Green Adventure) they organised different treks on holidays to different location. so I decided to visit with them.
So from panvel we took ST bus to a village which is located near hills of matheran and I have direct access route for matheran Sunset point. Second time I went with my freinds on 15th of august. and I must say this was my best trip till date in matheran. because we cover main points like lake, Sunset, Lousia, echo etc in a day. plus rainy season makes the trip much more enjoyeable. If you go matheran for a day. you must go for this 3 point and you can easily cover in a day. an they are the most beautiful point. Sunset point, lake point, and my favourity lousia .
Lousia point super gorgeous and in rainy season it has breathtaking views. My recommendation to visit matheran is in Rainy season. and Take cab from nerul station which is fast and easy access(i feel bored in toy train) and then visit important point. do remember in last you go to sunset point . there you have access to go to village by trekking route which is amazing and easy. you will get waterfall and you can bath also. we enjoyed alot in waterfal while returning. it is safe and easy. when you reach down village there you can get ST bus to panvel. and from there you can go to home.