Hey Mates, Trek Mates India invites you for an adventurous Trek to Matheran via Ladder route on 24th Feb 2013 (Starting 23rd Night).
Some Information about the trek:
Some Information about the trek:
Place: Matheran
Height: 2516 feet.
Base village: Varosa
Time: 5 hours approx
Difficulty Level: Medium
Endurance Level: Medium
Trek Leader: Vikram singh
Some details about Matheran and Ladder route:
Matheran is situated in the Matheran range of sahyadris at a height of 2516 feet. With more than eight to ten different routes, Matheran (2516 feet) is the ultimate destination for the trekker, naturalist and outdoor enthusiast. It is literally a forest on top of the hill (mathe means head and raan means forest). The dense forest cover, teeming bird life, long walks and flora and fauna make this an all-time favorite. The best part is that it’s pollution-free as no vehicles are allowed in the hill station.
While trekking up to Matheran hills from chowk, it’s a long flat walk and then steep ascend which in turn also have some risky rock patches. There are three ladders fixed on those patches. First ladder is made of iron while other two ladders are of wood and bamboo, thus making it very risky affair especially in Monsoon.
According to local legend, Shivaji rode up this route on horseback. Locals also call this route as Shivaji Ladder route.
The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Take return ticket of Karjat.
Catch the Karjat local and board second last Compartment. (Everyone can board the same local from their respective station)
Catch the Karjat local and board second last Compartment. (Everyone can board the same local from their respective station)
Time Table –
11:18 pm:CST
10:25 pm: Byculla
11:31 pm: Dadar
11:39 pm: Kurla
11:44 pm: Ghatkopar
11:54 pm: Mulund
11:58 pm: Thane
12:11 pm: Dombivali
12:18 am: Kalyan
01:11 am: Karjat
11:18 pm:CST
10:25 pm: Byculla
11:31 pm: Dadar
11:39 pm: Kurla
11:44 pm: Ghatkopar
11:54 pm: Mulund
11:58 pm: Thane
12:11 pm: Dombivali
12:18 am: Kalyan
01:11 am: Karjat
Alight at Karjat. Proceed towards Chowk by Private Vehicle
Start trek at around 1:30 am.
Reach Base Village at around 03:30 pm & Rest
Wake up early Morning, Refresh & have Breakfast & start climb at 07:30 am
Reach atop by 10:00 am
Take rest and roam around matheran.
Leave Matheran by 02:00 pm
Catch local from Neral
Back to Mumbai by 05:00 pm.
Reach atop by 10:00 am
Take rest and roam around matheran.
Leave Matheran by 02:00 pm
Catch local from Neral
Back to Mumbai by 05:00 pm.
The cost of the trek will be Rs 400/- per head, including all transportation from Karjat till Neral,
Breakfast and Lunch.
Breakfast and Lunch.
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Torch with Extra Batteries (must)
Good trekking shoes (must)
A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs)
Sleeping bag or proper Bedding (can be used if Required)
Sleeping bag or proper Bedding (can be used if Required)
Warm Cloths, Extra Pair of Clothes
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.,
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Please 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:
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866Vikram Singh: 9987761562 / 8652028262
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508 / 9619990866Vikram Singh: 9987761562 / 8652028262
Registrations are only through phone calls (please sms if calls not answered.)
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.