29 Dec One tree hill Matheran
Distance – 3.5 km
Height gain / ascend – 540 meters
Height loss / descend – negligible
Level – Easy
Matheran needs no introduction. It is a hill station near Karjat and Panvel. Entire hill station is covered with a thick canopy of trees. Until some time ago no automobiles were allowed in Matheran. Recently battery operated autos ply from Dasturi to Market. Once we reach one tree hill point, the walk up to Dasturi is approx 6 km which is flat and shaded.
Itinerary –
Take 05:46 CSMT to Karjat fast. Dadar 05:59, Thane 06:25, Kalyan 06:50, Karjat 07:43am.
Have breakfast near the station.
Take a taxi to Ambewadi.
Hike starts from Ambewadi to Mathern.
Reach Matheran by 1pm.
Have lunch and proceed to Dasturi for Neral Taxi. If you are interested we can get down to Dodhane via sunset point.
Fee Rs. 450/- including Karjat to Ambewadi taxi fare, basic first aid and expertise.
Food, return taxi from Matheran to Neral is not included.
Contact for registration 9820320295