One Day Trek to Matheran via Sunset Point on 9th Aug 2014

There are many routes to reach Matheran but the most beautiful and scenic route is from Dodhani village at Panvel side to the Sunset point on Matheran. The route after passing village climbs up on a ridge and then enters in the thick evergreen forest of Matheran. The experience of walking through the fog in this forest is really a wonderful experience.

We at Nisarga Bhraman invite you all for this one day trek to Matheran via Sunset point on Saturday, 9th August 2014 

Type: Hill Station
Region: Panvel / Karjat
Grade: Easy
Base Village: Dodhani

How to Get there ?

Western Suburbs - Train to Dadar (WR) & changeover to CR. Take slow/fast train to Kurla & changeover to PF.7 for the Harbour Line Train to Panvel

Central Suburbs - Access Harbour Line from Kurla/Thane

South Mumbai - Take the Panvel Train from CST - 6.00AM halting Wadala - 6.18AM; Kurla - 6.28AM; Vashi - 6.47; Panvel - 7.17AM

Thane - 6:20 am; Koparkhairane - 6:37 am, Nerul - 6:51 am; Panvel - 7:13 am

Plan:

Saturday, 9th August 2014 - 

• Meet at Panvel Railway Station at 7:20 am
• Walk to the Panvel ST Depot (~15 Minutes)
• Travel to Dodhani village by State Transport (ST) Bus
• Breakfast & Tea
• Round of Introduction, Rules & Regulations
• Start the trek by 10:00 am
• Reach Sunset Point of Matheran by 1:30 pm
• Lunch, Siteseeing
• Descend back to Dodhani Village by 3:00 pm
• Reach Base village by 5:30 pm
• Travel to Panvel by State Transport Bus by 6:00 pm
• Travel to Mumbai by Train by 7:00 pm
• Reach Mumbai by 9:00 pm

Cost of the event would be Rs. 300/- only

The above mentioned cost includes -

• Travel from Panvel to Dodhani & back
• Breakfast & Tea
• NB Expertise & Guide Charges

Note: Everyone has to carry their own Lunch.

To register for the event, contact - 9892992868 / 9619848367 / 9167966042 / 9869509488

Here is a list of the things to be carried for the trek –

1. Haversack (with rain cover) to put in everything to be carried for the trek
2. Lunch for the day unless you plan to go hungry
3. Water - 2 liters at least
4. Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin
5. Wind cheater / Rain cheater
6. Wear good quality sport shoes / floaters
7. Personal medicine required if any
8. Identity Proof
9. Camera with extra batteries
10. Something to munch on (Toffees, Chocolate, Chikki, Biscuits etc.)
11. Wrap everything in the plastic bag to protect from rain

Few rules that we would like people follow -

• Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the event and would lead to expulsion from the event.
• Smoking will only be permitted while we stop at a clearing, after consultation with the ‘Leader’ and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
• The Leaders decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
• It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group. 
• In the event of any Mishap/Eventuality, Nisarga Bhraman and/or its Leaders will not be held responsible.
• Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Please do not wear any jewelry or gold chains/rings.
• Please do not litter, we strongly believe in the saying, “Leave only Footprints, Take back only Memories”