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.
COVID related flexibility:
- We understand the current situation and have made it easy to change your travel plans up to 10 days prior to your trip's departure dates
- You can choose new events or get a full refund up to 10 days before the trip departure date. Any cancellation after that will be treated as per our normal cancellation policy - https://www.traversindia.com/payments-and-cancellation-policy
- If you or anyone in your family (parents/siblings) have COVID+ and you cancel your trip due to that at the last minute, we will give you full refund (deducting 5% GST) once you submit the COVID+ report to us
What is included in the tour
- Non AC bus transport (Mumbai to Mumbai)
- RTO permit
- First aid
- Breakfast and Evening refreshments
- Photography Guidance and Expertise
- First aid
What is NOT included in the tour
- 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
06.00 am : Leave from Mumbai via non AC private bus
8:30 am : Reach base village, have breakfast and introduction session
9:30 am : Start trek
1:00 pm : Reach Garbett Plateau, have lunch and rest for a while
2:30 pm : Proceed towards the Garbett Point, and head towards Dasturi naka
4:30 pm : Have evening snacks and take jeeps to move down from Matheran hill
5:00 pm : Board the bus and start return journey
8:00 pm : Reach Mumbai
Pick-up points
- Vile Parle
- Bandra Kalanagar
- Sion
- Chembur (K-star mall)
- Vashi Plaza junction
- Kharghar
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