GARBETT PLATEAU
Date : 2nd April, 2023 (1st Night)
Grade : Moderate
Cost : ₹ 600
Highest Altitude : 2625 Feet (800m)
Major Attraction :
Sunrise from Garbett Point (If weather is clear),
Walk across Dhom Dam at the start of the Trek,
Forest Walk in Matheran Point
Meeting Point :
Bhivpuri Railway Station (near the Karjat End Bridge) at 12:40 am (After reaching meeting point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)
Key Info :
Trek Duration : 2 Hour walk, 3 Hours ascend
Water Sources : Bhivpuri and Matheran
Washroom Facilities : Bhivpuri, Neral and Matheran
Technical Climb : No
Base Village : Bhivpuri
Nearby City : Karjat
Mode of Transport : Shared Taxi from Matheran to Neral
Vehicle Travel Distance : 9 kms
Vehicle Travel Duration : 30 Mins
Batch Size : Minimum 8, Maximum 30 Participants
Tentative Schedule :
Saturday Night
Board CSMT-Khopoli Slow Local and Get down at Bhivpuri Road (If you miss the train, you miss the event)
10:28 pm : CSMT
10:46 pm : Dadar
11:03 pm : Ghatkopar
11:19 pm : Mulund
11:23 pm : Thane
11:47 pm : Dombivali
11:58 pm : Kalyan
Sunday
12:40 am : Bhivpuri Road and Start the Trek
05:30 am : Reach Garbett Point and Rest
07:00 am: Witness Sunrise
07:30 am : Move towards Matheran Taxi Stand
09:15 am : Have Breakfast at Neral
10:01 am : Take train for CSMT
11:44 am : Reach CSMT
Cost Inclusions :
Travel from Matheran to Neral by shared taxi
Breakfast
First Aid, Guide and Expertise Charges Only
Things to Carry :
2 Litre of Water
Torch or Head Torch
Hoodie/Jacket
Snacks for Journey
Trekking Shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR Shoes are recomended, Avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other Sports Shoes for Treks in Maharashtra)
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder
Medicine as necessary to you
Overview :
Garbett Pleatue is the most scenic trek in Matheran region, It can be done in monsoon as well as winters. In winters it is usually done as a night trek. One can reach the top and witness sunrise and dhom dam region early morning.
