Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Neral

Neral is a town in Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 16,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 16 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saguna Baug (3 km), Matheran Waterfall (4 km) and Matheran Hill Station (8 km).

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Neral, Maharashtra
Neral, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Neral at a glance

Location
Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 16,060
Coordinates
19.0248° N, 73.3169° E
Places within 50 km
106 (57 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Lonavala, 39 km
Railway station
Neral (NRL), 1 km
Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 34 km

Top places to visit near Neral

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Neral: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Neral

39 temples within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Pisarnath Mahadev Mandir (10 km); the best-known is Bhimashankar_jyotirlinga (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Neral

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Flagship Point of Peb Fort (5 km); the best-known is Prabalgad Fort (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Neral

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Pali Bhutivali Dam (6 km); the best-known is Morbe Dam (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Neral

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Neral Waterfall (1 km); the best-known is Matheran Waterfall (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Neral

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Matheran Hill Station (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Neral

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Neral. The closest is Rajiv Gandhi Garden (27 km); the best-known is Karnala Bird Sanctuary (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Neral

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Neral
  2. 4 km Matheran Waterfall · waterfall, Raigarh
  3. 3 km Matheran Hill Station · hill, Raigarh
  4. 2 km Lords Point · viewpoint, Raigarh
  5. 1 km Echo Point · viewpoint, Raigarh
  6. 2 km Sunset Point · viewpoint, Raigarh
  7. 8 km Back to Neral

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How to reach Neral

  • By train: Neral (NRL) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 34 km by road
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 60 km by road
  • By road from Lonavala: about 39 km · directions
  • By road from Thane: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Mumbai: about 58 km · directions

All places near Neral by distance

Within 15 km of Neral

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Neral by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1639Pisarnath Mahadev Mandir (10 km)
Forts & heritage1433Flagship Point of Peb Fort (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1427Pali Bhutivali Dam (6 km)
Waterfalls1726Neral Waterfall (1 km)
Other attractions1023Saguna Baug (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1022Matheran Hill Station (8 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens515Rajiv Gandhi Garden (27 km)
Churches015St. John the Baptist Church (51 km)
Caves513Ambivali Buddhist Caves (24 km)
Treks610Peb Fort (Vikatgad) Trek Base Point (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs19Hazrat Haji Malang Dargah (22 km)
Museums49Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial Museum (9 km)
Parks38Della Adventure Park (35 km)
Beaches & coast04Juhu Beach (65 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves03Middle Ground Coastal Battery (63 km)
Jain sites12Jayanand Dham (Jain Derasar) (40 km)
Buddhist sites01Global Pagoda (73 km)

Neral: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Neral?

Saguna Baug (attraction, about 3 km), Matheran Waterfall (waterfall, about 4 km), Matheran Hill Station (hill, about 8 km), Khandala Point (attraction, about 8 km), Echo Point (viewpoint, about 9 km), Sunset Point (viewpoint, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Neral?

106 places on Spotwander: 16 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 waterfalls, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Neral?

Pisarnath Mahadev Mandir, about 10 km by road; Shri Khamblingeshwar Mhasoba Devsthan (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Neral?

Flagship Point of Peb Fort, about 5 km by road; Vikatagad Fort (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Neral?

Pali Bhutivali Dam, about 6 km by road; Dhom Lake View Point (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Neral?

Start in Neral, visit Matheran Waterfall, then Matheran Hill Station, then Lords Point, then Echo Point, then Sunset Point, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Neral?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Neral?

By train: Neral (NRL), about 1 km away. By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 34 km by road. By road: 39 km from Lonavala.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Neral’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Neral on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.