Night Trek to Garbett Point with Mumbai Mountain Hikers

Point is located near Matheran with grand view of the plateau. The huge plateau gives a view to various waterfalls on the mountains. This place is also one of the top things to do in Matheran hill station and among most scenic places to visit near Mumbai.

Garbett to Matheran trekking is very famous for adventure lovers from Mumbai and Pune. The trek starts from Diksal village. After walking for 5 minutes one can see the fields and the mountains are lush green with waterfalls all around. 

After crossing the stream, trekkers need to climb a steep hill till a nearby village. After short steep climb from the village, one will reach the narrow Garbett plateau, which offers a panoramic view of the valley on both sides. From this plateau, a short steep ascend will lead to the Garbett Point

Some Information about Trek

Type: Trek

Height: 2625 Feet

Grade Medium

Range: Matheran

Base Village: Diksal

Travel Schedule

We’ll be boarding the below train from nearest local station. Train timings are shared below for convenience:

Khopoli Fast Local

09:58 pm CST

10:05 pm Byculla

10:11 pm Dadar

10:19 pm Kurla

10:23 pm Ghatkopar

10:39 pm Thane

10:51 pm Dombivli

11:02 pm Kalyan

11:36 pm Neral

11:43 pm Bhivpuri Road

11:53pm Karjat

Suppose you miss the train you will miss the trek. SO, make sure reach nearest station before time.

Meeting Point : Bhivpuri Road Railway Station at 11:45 pm

Itinerary

12:15 am Reach Dhom Lake, Introduction round 

06:00 am watch sunrise at Garbett Plateau

08:00 am Reach Neral station and Have Morning Breakfast

10:00am Reach Dadar

Things to carry

• Some ready to eat food like- plum cakes, fruits, chocolates, biscuits, etc

• 2 Litres of water must

• Torch with extra Battery

• Bear Full sleeve T-shirt, trek pant and Jacket

• Sleeping bag/Bed sheet/Blancket

• Good trekking shoes

• Extra pair of clothes, socks optional

• Cap, Camera as Optional

• 1 packet of electrol, enerzal, glucon-D

• Medications if required for individual

• Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible

• And a haversack or backpack to put all the above things to be carried, so hands are free to help each other while trekking. Sling bags / Jholas / trolley bags etc not allowed on the event. Please pack accordingly.

The cost per head includes the following.

• Breakfast in the morning

• Tea in the morning

• Local guidance

• First aid in case required

• MMH administration charges if any

Cost Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered.

• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.

• Any kind of personal expenses.

• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.

• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather.

Declaration:

-Participants suffering from chronic condition like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes, joint pain, fracture, ask advice to family doctor before join Trek/any adventure activity.

-Adventure activity (Trekking, Camping, Rappelling, Cycling) can be reason of harmful/dangerous/Disability/ Death. In case of any misshape happing; Mumbai Mountain Hiker will not be responsible 

-All participant should be careful for bag and own things. If anything misplaced group leader/ Mumbai mountain Hiker will not be responsible.

-On the event trek leader decision will be final decision no argument will be entertain.

It is always essential to warm up for a few minutes before beginning an exercise program/trek/hiking/any event. It is also required that a basic fitness test be conducted before deciding on the intensity of this event: The Flexibility and Cardio routines mentioned below may need to be modified for your particular requirement. The strength routines advised here do not mention the weight you will use for each event. The weight suitable for you; the repetitions and sets of each event that you will perform; your form and posture in the event; and the exercise progressions that you will make, are all important variables to prevent injuries.