Hi Mates, we at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Night Trek to Matheran via Garbett Point on 19th April 2015, (starting on Saturday, 18th night).
(Unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)
(Unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)
Little Info About The Trek
Type: Hill
Height: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
District: Raigad
Range: Matheran
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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.
Height: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Grade: Medium
District: Raigad
Range: Matheran
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.
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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:
Meeting Point: 23:15 @ Bhivpuri Road Station on Saturday, 18th Night.
We will be starting with the Karjat fast Local (time-table given below)
Mumbai CST: 21:26
Byculla: 21:33
Dadar: 21:40
Kurla: 21:47
Ghatkopar: 21:51
Mulund: 22:03
Thane: 22:07
Dombivili: 22:20
Kalyan: 22:29
Ambernath: 22:39
Badlapur: 22:46
Bhivpuri: 23:10
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.
The cost for the trek is Rs 400/- per head which includes
Taxi Fair Matheran to Neral,
Breakfast.
Breakfast.
One needs to deposit INR 250/- non refundable at the time of booking and the rest can be paid on the spot.
Account Details
ICICI Current Account No: 148805000123
Name: Trek Mates Outbound Services pvt. Ltd.
Ifsccode: ICIC0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
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.
Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.
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Regards,
Trek Mates India.
Identity proof (must)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
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.
For Registrations, call or email us on:
Trek Mates Office: 8422888006 | 007 | 008
Email id: trekmates@gmail.com / vishalkhond9@gmail.com
For Registrations or any trek related query, drop a message to +91 84228 88011 starting the name of trek you are interested in & we will contact you shortly.
Please check the details of Registration Process, Payment Terms & Refund policy.
Last but not the least, Any adventure activity is a disciplined fun so please check our "Rules and Regulation" page.Medical Disclaimer: It is most essential to be fit and fine before heading for trekking. While planning your trekking trip, it is preferable to have a medical fitness check up done. If suffering from any kind of allergy or ailment, do carry proper prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc should seek their physicians advice before coming.
To get quick updates about the Live action and Unlimited Dhammal, Join us on
Facebook Mumbai
Facebook Pune
TMI Website
TMI Diaries
For any Trekking gear or travelling accessories,
Join our Facebook page "Straub"
OR
visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @
STRAUB
106, A wing, 1st Floor,
Rajdarshan Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,
Regards,
Trek Mates India.