Overview

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
21 Hours Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Non AC bus transport (Mumbai to Mumbai)
  • RTO permit
  • First aid
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • 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
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • 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
Itinerary

Day 0:

11:00 pm : Leave from Mumbai via non AC private bus

 

Day 1:

04:00 am : Reach base village and rest in the bus 

06:00 am : Breakfast 

06:30 am : Introduction session and start uphill trek

10:00 am : Reach Garbett plateau and rest for a while

10:30 am : Proceed towards the Garbett Point, and head towards Dasturi naka

12:30 pm : Take jeeps and go down to Neral

01:30 pm : Have lunch and rest for a while

04:00 pm : Start return journey

07:00 pm : Reach Mumbai

 


Pick-up points

  • Borivali
  • Andheri
  • 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