Hi Mates, we at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Night Trek to Matheran via Garbett Point on 10th Feb 2013,(starting on Saturday, 9th night).
Little Info About The Trek
Trek Details :
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(Unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)
The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra.
Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau.
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Pics of the similar event done last year:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/MatheranViaGarbettPoint
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.573935759288997.158164.100000177344658&type=3
The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Mumbai CST 21:20
Byculla 21:27
Dadar 21:34
Kurla 21:43
Ghatkopar 21:47
Mulund 21:57
Thane 22:01
Dombivili 22:14
Kalyan 22:22
Vithalwadi 22:27
Ulhasnagar 22:30
Ambernath 22:34
Badlapur 22:42
Vangani 22:51
Shelu 22:55
Neral 22:59
Rest for some time.
Early morning explore the Garbett plateau.
Proceed to Garbett point and then to Dasturi point & Breakfast
If time permits we will try to cover any nearest point in Matheran (Optional)
(In such case if one wishes to enter Matheran he/she will have to pay entry fee. This fee will be separate and will have to be paid by the members.)
After Exploration Take Taxi till Neral station.
Reach Neral station till 12:00 noon.
Start our return journey.
The cost for the trek is Rs 250/- per head which includes
Little Info About The Trek
Trek Details :
Type : Hill Fort
Height : 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Range : Matheran
Height : 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade : Medium
District : Raigad
Range : Matheran
Trek Leader : Monish Chitnis
Vishal Khond
Matheran
The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly 'The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra.
Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau.
Group Photo :
Pics of the similar event done last year:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111275558261731507419/MatheranViaGarbettPoint
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.573935759288997.158164.100000177344658&type=3
Meeting Point: 23:15 @ Bhivpuri Road Station on 9th Feb.
We will be starting with the Karjat fast Local (time-table given below)Mumbai CST 21:20
Byculla 21:27
Dadar 21:34
Kurla 21:43
Ghatkopar 21:47
Mulund 21:57
Thane 22:01
Dombivili 22:14
Kalyan 22:22
Vithalwadi 22:27
Ulhasnagar 22:30
Ambernath 22:34
Badlapur 22:42
Vangani 22:51
Shelu 22:55
Neral 22:59
Bhivpuri 23:06
People may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second coach from CST side) (Missing the train means missing the trek, So try to be on time)
From here we start our trek by 23:30 PM.
Reach the Garbett plateau in next 3 -4hrs.Rest for some time.
Early morning explore the Garbett plateau.
Proceed to Garbett point and then to Dasturi point & Breakfast
If time permits we will try to cover any nearest point in Matheran (Optional)
(In such case if one wishes to enter Matheran he/she will have to pay entry fee. This fee will be separate and will have to be paid by the members.)
After Exploration Take Taxi till Neral station.
Reach Neral station till 12:00 noon.
Start our return journey.
Travelling from Bhivpuri to Neral,
Breakfast.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
TORCH with extra batteries
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Matheran Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Monish Chitnis: 9833811795
Vishal Khond: 9322069953
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Matheran Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)
Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.
Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.
Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.
Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.
Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.
Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.