History of Matheran

HISTORY OF MATHERAN Matheran was once very dense including its base and plateau. Shivaji Maharaj went to Matheran to convert it to a fort bu...

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Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran

Charlotte Lake Waterfall is formed due to the overflowing of Charlotte Lake. During monsoon the lake overflows into a channel over the dam which flows off the cliff making it stunningly beautiful. Earlier there were no railings at the falls but now safety railings are placed over the falls. This waterfall is so unique it can be seen from many points which makes it look distinct.

Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake WaterfallCharlotte Lake Waterfall
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake small waterfall overflowingCharlotte Lake Waterfall
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake Waterfall from Louisa PointCharlotte Lake Waterfall from Louisa Point
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake Waterfall, Matheran
Charlotte Lake WaterfallCharlotte Lake Waterfall

Charlotte Lake, Matheran

Charlotte lake is the only freshwater manmade lake in Matheran which provides the water to Matheran town. A famous place with Lords point and waterfalls as well as Pisarnath Temple nearby. This lake overflows via a dam built on its west face. The flowing water falls from the cliff deep down and looks beautiful during monsoon (Charlotte Lake Waterfall)
The lake goes quite dry during summer and inside it is another small type of dam. There are plenty of food refreshments stalls as well as sitting place. Charlotte lake is one of the most visited points in Matheran as it is a photographic point providing good views.
This lake is best enjoyed during sunset and sunrise or foggy winter mornings as during noon it can be quite hot. Monsoon showers with clouds floating creates a soothing picturesque moment around the lake.

Average width of the lake is 75m and maximum length of the lake is 320m. Approximate are of Charlotte lake is around 6acres with 1km of perimeter.

Charlotte Lake, Matheran

Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake bright and sunnyCharlotte Lake covered in mist and fog
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake dam overflowing during monsoonCharlotte Lake covered in mist and fog
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake damCharlotte Lake walkway
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake walkway covered in dense fog in monsoonCharlotte lake dam during summer
Charlotte Lake, Matheran

Charlotte Lake, Matheran
Charlotte Lake DamCharlotte lake low water level during summer's