A trek for beginners to Garbett, Matheran near Mumbai

ABOUT

Garbett Plateau is located in Matheran. The vast plateau gives a view of various waterfalls in the neighbouring mountains. It is one of the top places to visit at Matheran hill station. It is situated about a 5 km walk from Matheran Railway Station. Garbett Plateau is a comparatively secluded and less visited vantage point. Flanked by a gorgeous valley on one side and the thick jungle on the other, it is a place where enthralling sunrise and sunset can be observed.

Endurance: Easy

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Height: 2625 ft

Activities: Trekking

DURATION

1 Day

BATCHES

    • 30th July 2023
    • 06th Aug 2023
    • 13th Aug 2023
    • 15th Aug 2023
    • 27th Aug 2023
    • 03rd Sept 2023
    • 10th Sept 2023
    • 17th Sept 2023
    • 24th Sept 2023

Price

₹1099/- per person

Block your seat at just Rs. 300/- and pay the rest 5 days before the event date. 

Boarding Details

Board 6:10 am Karjat fast local from CSMT.

Train schedule and reporting time:

    1. CSMT- 06:05 am (06:10 am train time)
    2. Byculla- 06:10 am (06:18 am train time)
    3. Dadar- 06:15 am (06:24 am train time)
    4. Kurla- 06:21 am (06:31 am train time)
    5. Ghatkopar- 06:25 am (06:35 am train time)
    6. Thane- 06:40 am (06:49 am train time)
    7. Diva Junction- 06:50 am (07:00 am train time)
    8. Dombivali- 06:55 am (07:05 am train time)
    9. Kalyan- 07:05 am (07:15 am train time)
    10. Bhivpuri Road – 07:58 am

Note- Participants are expected to be on time. HikerWolf will not be responsible if they miss the train by being late or by chance.

ITINERARY

We will have breakfast after reaching Bhivpuri Road station at around 8 am. After breakfast, we’ll have an Intro and instructions round and start our trek to the Diksal Lake.

Hiking beside the beautiful lake and enjoying the beautiful view we reach Bhivpuri Waterfalls!! we will have lots of fun playing and chilling at the waterfall

After the unlimited dhamaal in the waterfall, we will continue our trek toward the Garbett Plateau. It takes roughly 4-5 hours to reach Garbett Plateau depending upon the group’s speed.

We enjoy the scenic view as we reach the top and have some snacks. After resting and clicking beautiful pictures, we will start walking towards Matheran.

After one hour’s walk, we will reach Matheran Road, From Matheran Road we’ll take a taxi to Neral station.

We’ll have delicious Maharashtrian late Lunch and start our journey back to Mumbai/Pune Via train with many beautiful trek memories!

Note – The above schedule is flexible and produced to give an idea about the event.

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INCLUSIONS

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Snacks during the trek
    • Travelling from Matheran to Neral station
    • First Aid
    • HikerWolf trek leaders’ expertise

EXCLUSIONs

    • 5% GST
    • Mineral water
    • Insurance
    • Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions

Trek Video

 

THINGS TO CARRY

    • Trekking Shoes / Sports Shoes
    • Water Bottle (Minimum 2-3 liter)
    • 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

1. Can I join solo?

Of course, you can, we always have people joining solo and they go back home making many new friends.

2. How and when will your team coordinate with me?

We make a WhatsApp group of all the participants, one day before the event and share all the necessary details in it.

3. How do I join if I am from Pune?

If you’re from Pune, kindly meet us at Kalyan station.

4. Is this event kids friendly?

Yes, it is allowed for Kids above 7 years, but you need to take responsibility for your kids.

5. How much do I pay for my kid?

From 7 years to 12 years- 70% of the ticket value

Above 12 years- full payment

6. How do I pay for my Kid?

You can Google Pay or Paytm us on 9699514240

7. Are drinks allowed?

Drinks and smoking are strictly prohibited on this trek.

8. Will I get Jain food?

Yes

STILL, HAVE QUESTIONS?

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