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About the place:
Matheran is a most famous Hill Station situated in Karjat Tahsil, Raigad District of Maharashtra and the smalled in India. It is located on the range of Western Ghats at height of 800 m (2625 Feet) above sea level. The name Matheran means either ‘Forest on Top’ or ‘Woodland overhead’. Matheran as a Hill Station was discovered by a British, Mr. Huge Mallet, the then Collector of Thane, in 1850.
Matheran is an eco-sensitive region, declared by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. It is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed, which makes the place different from others. Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles. Because of vehicles being banned in Matheran, the place is quite peaceful despite the thousands of lakhs coming to visit throughout the year.
There are lots of lookout points that provide spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Matheran has a reasonably dense forest cover. There are around 38 designated look-out points in Matheran, including the Garbet Point.
Plan -
Meet at Dadar Railway Station (Central Line) at 6:00 Hrs sharp on Platfort 4.
Please make sure that you carry your return train tickets till Bhivpuri Road.
Itinerary -
- Travel by Local Train to Bhivpuri & Reach by 8:30 Hrs
- Breakfast and Tea
- Introduction and Instructions
- Start the trek by 9:30 Hrs
- Reach Garbet Point of Matheran by 12:30 Hrs
- Rest and Lunch
- Enjoy walk through the dense forest towards Dasturi Naka
- Start return journey towards Neral by local transport
- Reach Neral by 3:30 Hrs
- Travel by local train towards Mumbai
- Reach Dadar by 18:30 Hrs (tentative)
The cost of this event is Rs 400/- only.
The above cost includes -
- Breakfast and Tea
- Transport from Dasturi Naka to Neral Station
- Guide and expertise charges
Here is a list of all the things that need to be carried for the trek -
- A haversack to put in all the things to be carried for the even
- At least 1 set of spare clothes with a towel and napkin
- Windcheater or Poncho and Plastic to wrap your stuff
- At least 2 liters of water
- Lunch for the day
- Camera & something to munch on (Optional)
- Personal Medicines required if any
- Identity Proof
Few rules that we would like people to follow -
- Alcohol will strictly not be permitted on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek.
- Smoking will only be permitted after consultation with the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.
- The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No arguments will be entertained.
- 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 believe in the saying, “Wherever you go, leave only your footprints and take back only memories”
Disclaimer: Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.
Medical Disclaimer:
It is Important to be physically fit while on treks. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring 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 take permission from their physicians before treks.
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