Garbett Plateau (Night trek)
Bhivpuri, Matheran
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- 1 Days
- Difficulty - Easy
- Best Season - Winter (Nov, Dec, Jan)
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)
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
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 stn after this long night's trek!
11:00 am: Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time, Vagabonds!
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Inclusions
-Train transport from Mumbai (CST) and back
-Return transport from Matheran to Neral station (private taxis)
-Breakfast at Neral Stn
-Refreshments
-Trek guide charges
-Vagabond EMs assistance
-First Aid assistance
Exclusions
THINGS TO CARRY
-Dry 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)
Policy and Terms
-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.
(Please refer to the further Terms and Conditions mentioned in the footer of the website)
Terms and Conditions
-All timings and activities are subject to weather, group size, capabilities of participants, etc.
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