ABOUT
In an urge to do something exciting and atypical? Each season we bring you different flavor and vivid experiences. This monsoon let’s try beautiful beginners trek to one tree hill. This one tree Hill is a part of Mumbaikers paradise Matheran.
We will trek to reach One Tree Hill from the unconventional trail from Ambewadi Village. This route is also called the Shivaji ladder route. According to local legend, Shivaji rode up this route on horseback. The already beautiful trek becomes more lovely during monsoon. It has streams flowing through dense forest, beautiful waterfall and everything you’ll ask from a Maharashtrian trek.
All the beginners out there, who are searching for an easy trek, to begin with, there is no better option. So, come along join the pack and see how it feels like to be a HikerWolf
Dates: 4th Aug 2019
Difficulty Level: Easy (perfect for beginners)
Height: 2625 ft above MSL
Activities: Trekking
Schedule
Board the 6:10 am Karjat fast local from CSMT.
Train Schedule-
Dadar – 6:24 am
Ghatkopar – 6:35 am
Thane – 6:49 am
Kalyan – 7:13 am
Karjat- 8:05 am
Itinerary
Enjoying the morning wind and monsoon chill, let’s start our journey towards one tree hill.
By 8:30 am we will be reaching Karjat station and after that head to our base village Ambewadi, a village full of greenery and freshness.
Let’s have a short introduction and instruction session and move ahead for the trek.
We will be reaching the top around 1:30 pm
Enjoy the view, surroundings, and lunch
We will descend towards Neral. It is again a 4 km walk till Dasturi Naka.
Descending will be not as simple as before.
It will be filled with different points and views
Enroute at Matheran, we will have our refreshments and then back to Mumbai with relaxed souls, a bunch of memories and lots of pictures
Note – The above schedule is flexible and produced to give an idea about the event.
inclusion
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Travel from Karjat to Ambewadi
- Travel from Matheran to Neral
- HikerWolf Expertise
- First Aid
Exclusions
- Mineral water
- Insurance
- Cost of Train Tickets
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions list
Things to carry
- Trekking Shoes / Sports Shoes
- Water Bottle (Minimum 2-3 liters)
- 1 Extra Pair of Clothes and Rainwear
- Carry all your luggage in a shoulder bag/ rucksack
- Personal Medications, if any.
- Identity Proof
- An extra bag to keep your wet clothes
Note: Do not carry any valuables. Please take care of it in case you are carrying the same. We will not be responsible if you lose them by any chance.
FAQ’S
- Can I join solo?
Answer: Of course, you can, we always have people joining solo and they go back home making many new friends.
- How and when will your team coordinate with me?
Answer: We make a WhatsApp group of all the participants, besides, one day before the event and share all the necessary details in it.
- How do I join if I am from Pune?
Answer: If you’re from Pune, kindly meet us at Karjat.
- Is this event kids friendly?
Answer: Yes, the event is kids friendly.
Note: You need to take responsibility for your kids.
- How much do I have to pay for my kid?
Answer: Kid below 5 year- Free
From 5 years to 12 years- 30% of the ticket value
Above 12 years- full payment
- How do I pay for my kid?
Answer: You can Google Pay or Paytm us on 9699514240
- Are drinks allowed at this trek?
Answer: Drinks and smoking are strictly prohibited on this trek.
- Will I get Jain food?
Answer: Yes
