Garbett Plateau is one of the most scenic treks in all of Maharashtra. Although it is situated close to Matheran, it has still survived commercialization. Escape the city and head into the serenity of the hills as we walk along the Dhom lake under the moonlit sky and tread through rustic villages in the dead of the night. The beauty of the winter skies is seen only at night making the view from the top simply spectacular! So grab your torches, lace up those shoes and follow us #IntoTheWild!

Difficulty level: Easy-Moderate

Base village: Diksal

Summit height: 2,625 ft

Time taken to climb/descend: 3-4 hrs climb / 1.5 hrs descent

Total distance of trek: 8 km

Duration: 1 day

Meeting point: CST stn ticket counter (Saturday, 10:45 pm)

Departure point: CST stn ticket counter (Sunday, 01:00 pm)

Itinerary

10:45 pm: Meet the Vagabond team at CST station ticket counter at 10:45 pm and board the 11:18 pm Khopoli (Fast). Feel free to board this train from any other station and meet the Vagabond team at the Bhivpuri station ticket counter by 1:00 am.

01:30 am: We head towards Diksal village.

02:00 am: After a round of introductions and getting to know each other a little bit, we make our way towards Garbett plateau. On our way, we will cross the pristine Dhom Lake and a few villages. Feel free to whip out your fancy cameras to capture the majestic night sky.

05:30 am: On reaching Garbett plateau, we will roam around and spend some time here. The beautiful sunrise that illuminates the lush green panoramic view is one of the many reasons that trekkers love scaling a summit at night.

09:00 am: We make our way towards Dasturi Naka and board our taxis back to Neral station.

09:30 am: Let's grab a nourishing breakfast at Neral after this long night's trek!

11:00 am: Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time, Vagabonds!

Inclusions

Train transport from Mumbai (CST) and back

Return transport from Matheran to Neral station (private taxis)

Breakfast

Refreshments

Trek guide charges

Assistance by Vagabond EMs

First Aid assistance

Things To Carry/Wear

Snacks (non-perishable)

Headlamp/torch (mandatory)

Drinking water (minimum 2 ltr)

Warm clothing (sweater/jacket)

Sturdy shoes with grip

Trekking pole (optional but very useful)

Camera (optional)

Important Notes

Meet your Vagabond Experience Manager at the CST station ticket counter at 10:45 pm sharp. Please DO NOT miss the 11:18 pm Khopoli Fast from CST station. Feel free to board this train from any other station (Byculla 11:25 pm, Dadar 11:31 pm, Kurla 11:38 pm, Ghatkopar 11:42 pm, Mulund 11:54 pm, Thane 11:58 pm, and so on) but if you miss this train, you will NOT be able to join us for the trek.

Gather at Bhivpuri stn ticket counter by 1:00 am. Plan accordingly.

Please eat dinner and join us for the trek. Once we start the trek, there will be no amenities for food.

This is a trek and not a nature trail, we will be ascending and descending slopes through the course of the trek.

Please wear sturdy closed footwear with a good grip and one that won't tear.

Do not carry sling bags or any bag that dangles. Try keeping your hands free at all times.

For those of you who haven't trekked before, don't worry, we at Vagabond encourage you to take your time and have a great experience climbing with us. A Vagabond trek isn't about speed, it's about the group experience. For those of you who have trekked before, we encourage you to encourage the beginners and help them through the way.

A day prior, you will be added to a WhatsApp group with all the other participants and your assigned Experience Manager. Further instructions will be shared on this group and you can coordinate your travel with your co-travellers. If you have any doubts before this, feel free to WhatsApp us on 74000 54929

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.

Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will receive no refund.

3.8% of all booking amounts are payment gateway charges. This amount is not refundable.

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