Matheran has garnered a reputation of one of the most favourite hill-stations around Mumbai for various reasons. The bountiful rains, lush greenery and waterfalls around. Matheran covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This Fantastic 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.Climate here is very cool with some breath taking views.
What is included in the tour
- Breakfast refreshments
- Jeep ride from Dasturi Naka to Neral station
- Photography Guidance and on field expertise
- First aid
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mumbai to Bhivpuri Road Travelling & Return
- Meals during journey
- Personal expenses
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Camera charges
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion
- Explore the vast plateau
- Walk through the beautiful Bhivpuri lake
- Panoramic views of the Matheran valley
- Walking through the dense forests of Matheran towards the end of the trek
2:00 am : Meet Team Travers at Bhivpuri Road Station. (Karjat End)
2:30 am : Start the trek
5:30 am : Reach Garbett Plateau and relax till the sun rises
7:00 am: Climb towards the Garbett point and further towards Dasturi Naka
10:00 am : Have breakfast at Dasturi Naka and then leave for Neral Station. Catch the next available local train towards CSMT and reach home safely
Train schedule:
11:30 pm : CSMT
11:48 pm : Dadar
11:58 pm : Kurla
12:04 am : Ghatkopar
12:25 am : Thane
12:47 am : Dombivali
12:57 am : Kalyan
1:39 am : Bhivpuri Road
Things to Carry :
- Water bottle (Minimum 2 litres)
- Packed Lunch
- Cap, Windcheater and Trekking Shoes advisable.(Please avoid shoes with flat sole/aka sports shoes as high chances of slipping)
- Cover for your gadgets
- Extra pair of clothes
- Camera (optional)
- Personal medicines, if any