Matheran Hill station trekking

FEE INCLUSIONS:  Travelling from Karjat Bus stand to Matheran Entry point & back by Trek  either side of Matheran Base , Entry fee, Stay in Tent or Dormitory, Tea, Morning Break-fast (two), Veg. Meals (Three) & guide fee Extra charges applicable for Non Veg lunch/dinner

REPORTING Time / PLACE:                                                                            630 AM at ST Bus stand Karjat

NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR:                                           Mr.Sunil Raj

CONTACT NUMBER:                                                                                           9987817290 / 9653196414,

Alternate number:                                                                                           09035010503

EMAIL ADDRESS:                                                                                                 jidd52@gmail.com ; yhmumbai@gmail.com

COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS:                                                                    B – 302, SHIVAM CHS. PLOT NO. 198, SECTOR – 4,
                                                                                                                                                                                              NEW PANVEL(E) -410206

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:    Meeting point Karjat ST depot before 8 AM.Or as per decided scheduled.   Leaving for Matheran Entry point by ST bus 1 hr, followed by 1 hr.Trekking up to Matheran Bazaar or staying place @ height from sea level of 850 Meters.   Matheran is a lush green hill station.
Stay in shared Dormitory or Tents(Family rooms are available on advance request at extra charges).
  Trekking at varies points 4 to 5 hrs, option of horse riding(approx charges Rs 800 - 1200) in select points of Matheran.  Next day:   trek down to base of Matheran Hill 2 hrs.   Alternately one can return by taking shared Taxi from Dasturi Naka and take train from Neral to CST(extra charges for Taxi around Rs 80 per head)

OPTIONAL EXTRA     Horse riding to nearby points at approx cost of Rs 500 - 600 per head

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE  Though there is no age limit, one needs to be a Fit person who has E perience of Trekking, with No previous health issues and   No history heart problems, Hypertension, palpitation, etc        

Grade of Trek  :  Grade Medium   to Heavy

HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:   Karjat is situated on Mumbai – Pune Railway route.Easy to approach by
  State Transport, Railway and private vehicles.

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:     Optional – Overnight accommodation at Youth Hostel - Kharghar at cost extra. Kharghar youth hostel is t hree storey row house with elevator The ground floor has 2 + 1 Bed dormitory(Rs 700 per bed per night)

First and second floor has 1BHK air conditioned apartments. The first floor has two beds for couple.The second floor apartment has 4 beds for family suite. Youth Hostel Kharghar will offer complimentary dinner for overnight stay.

FOOD &CONTACT INFORMATIONamp; WATER SUPPLIES: Simple vegetarian food and natural water.Participants can bring own water, medicines, if any required

BOOKING -   Make NEFT transfer to Youth Hostel Kharghar account below    

Our Bank Name is  Canara Bank, Kharghar, Bank Account name Youth Hostel Kharghar

Bank Account number is   2855101003690   IFSC code CNRB0002855,  MICR code 400015134

Zero Waste Trekking policy We discourage use of disposable cups, plates.Do not dispose Wrappings of food, water bottles at pristine location like Matheran As service to environment, please pick up plastic littered by others on Hills, bring down the hill and handover to nearest rag picker or industbin Drinking is prohibited Smoking is discouraged

Horse Riding / Trekking: Matheran has more than 450 numbers of trained horses. At extra   payment of Rs 500 to 600(Estimated) one can see 10 to 12 points   We do not take responsibility for injuries sustained during horse Riding or liability from injuries caused to others due to horse riding or   trekking.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING: Sun cap, Goggle, water bottle, extra clothes, Camera & Binocular at own risk.

CANCELLATION RULES:   No refund for no shows or cancellations done later than five days prior day of trek.        In case you are unable to join this trip you will get 50 % of the program fee as refund, provided your online cancellation request is received at least five days before the scheduled date.No refund for cancellations done later than 5 days prior to day of trek In case number of participants is less than eight, we will not conduct the trek, in which case anyone who has paid has option to come at future date or take full refund

Request for cancellation and refund may be sent through email at jidd52@gmail.com ; yhmumbai@gmail.com

Seat once booked cannot be re - scheduled or transferred, unless authorized by Youth Hostel Kharghar Any unforeseen event / strike or natural calamity will not be considered as a cause of cancellation. Refund   be given after 30 days of completion of the programs.

SAFETY & SECURITY:  This place and route is well-known, no extra security required.