The trail to One tree hill from Ambewadi is also called the Shivaji ladder route. Midway through the trail near the end of the thick forest, you come across a mass of boulders and rocks into which the trail disappears. This is known as Shivaji Steps or the Shivaji Ladder. According to local legend, Shivaji rode up this route on horseback. From here, it’s 500m to the top, up a stream bed that’s dry except during the monsoon. British-style architecture has been preserved in Matheran and most structures are now heritage structures. Matheran has been declared an eco-sensitive region by the Union Environment Ministry (GoI) and is home to diverse flora and fauna. Matheran is referred to as ‘paradise’ by locals there. For a family get-together or camping with friends, in the summer there are very few places where one can venture to and Matheran is one of them
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Pickup Points
05:30 am : Virar - Old Viva College
05:40 am : Virar East - Dmart
05:50 am : NalaSopara - Tulinj Police Station
06:15 am : Vasai - Carnival Cinemas
06:35 am : Vasai Phata
07:10 am : Mira road -Fountain Hotel
07:20 am : Dahisar - INOX Thakur Mall
07:30 am : Borivli SGNP Gate
07:45 am : Goregaon - Pathanwadi Oberoi Mall
08:00 am : Andheri - WEH Metro Station Bus Stop
08:10 am : Bandra - Kala Nagar WEH Bus Stop
08:20 am : Sion circle
08:45 am : Chembur - Shivaji Maharaj statue
09:05 am : Vashi - Opposite Center One Mall
09:35 am : Kharghar - Hotel Three Star
Those coming by own vehicle need to meet us at 9.35am Kharghar and follow our vehicle till base.
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Have breakfast and reach base village approximately by 11:00 am
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We will reach the peak around 1pm
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Explore the mesmerising views rest for a while and start descending.
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Reach base and have lunch.
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Start return journey to to Mumbai around 04:30pm
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Reach Mumbai tentatively by 07:00 pm depending on traffic conditions.
Note : We will be creating WhatsApp group for pickup and meeting point coordination 6 hrs prior to event date and time. Exact GPS locations will be shared in the group along with live location of the bus
Inclusions
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Private Bus Transport
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Breakfast and tea
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Lunch
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First aid
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Trek Expertise charges
Exclusions
Things to carry:
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Identity proof.
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Face Mask or Face Shield, and sanitiser
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Good and reliable trekking shoes and extra pair of floaters.
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Extra pair of clothes.
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Water (min 2 Ltrs) Compulsory.
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Keep your phone fully charged.
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Some ready to eat food like biscuits, plum cake etc as you will feel hungry while trekking.
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Medicines (if you need any), Glucon D / Electrol / Enerzyl Powder (We will have a basic first aid kit with us).
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Haversack to put all your things. Your hands need to be free while trekking.
Caution:
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Wear full clothes and do not use deodorant or perfume.
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Do not carry - Jholas / sling bag / Trolley bag (This is a trek, not picnic or tour )
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Avoid wearing jewelry.
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Please wear reliable shoes. Do not wear sandal, floater, chappal or ballerinas.
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Consumption of alcohol or any narcotic substance is strictly prohibited.
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If you do not reach meeting point or pickup point on time you will be considered drop-out and no refund will be provided in such case.
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Cancellations done 72 hours prior to event date and time will not be eligible for any refund or reschedule.
Important : Please make sure you are physically fit to complete the event