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Trek to Matheran via Ladder route with Trek Mates India on 21st August 2011

Hi mates, in our continuous efforts to bring in some new treks, new routes, we at Trek Mates India invites you for Trek to Matheran via Ladder route on 21st Aug’11.


Some Information about the trek:
Place: Matheran
Height: 2516 feet .
Time: 5 hours approx
Difficulty Level: Medium - moderately high
Endurance Level: Medium

Require previous trekking experience (at least 4-5 treks).
Group size will be max 30 only.

Some details about Matheran and Ladder route:
Matheran is situated in the Matheran range of sahyadris at a height of 2516 feet. With more than eight to ten different routes, Matheran (2516 feet) is the ulti¬mate destination for the trekker, naturalist and outdoor enthu¬siast. It is literally a forest on top of the hill (mathe means head and raan means forest). The dense forest cover, teeming bird life, long walks and flora and fauna make this an all-time favourite. The best part is that it’s pol¬lution-free as no vehicles are allow¬ed in the hill station.

While trekking up to Matheran hills from chowk, it’s a long flat walk and then steep ascend which in turn also have some risky rock patches. There are three ladders fixed on those patches. First ladder is made of iron while other two ladders are of wood and bamboo, thus making it very risky affair especially in Monsoon.

According to local legend, Shivaji rode up this route on horseback. Locals also call this route as Shivaji Ladder route.


The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:
Take return ticket of Karjat .
Catch the Karjat local and board second last Compartment.(everyone will board the same local from there respective station)
Alight at Karjat. Have breakfast and proceed towards base village Auto/Bus.
Start trek at around 9:30 am.
Reach Top by 02:00 pm
Take rest and roam around matheran and proceed towards Dasturi.
Leave Matheran by 4:00 pm
Catch local from Neral
Back to Mumbai by 7:30 pm.


Karjat (SLOW) local Time Table:
CST: 4.40 am
BYCULLA: 4:48 am
DADAR: 4.58 am
KURLA: 5.09 am
THANE: 5:35 am
KALYAN: 6:06 am
KARJAT: 7.01 am


Please keep 5-10 minutes buffer in train timings.
For western line people who can not take this local, night stay for Saturday night can be arranged at Vikram’s place (7-8 ppl max)


The cost of the trek will be Rs 300/- per head,
Including all transportation from Karjat till Neral,
Breakfast and Refreshment.

Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
Lunch for the day,
Good trekking shoes. (No floaters /sandles /sleepers)
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
A bottle of water (at least 2 Ltrs),
Windcheaters, Camera (Optional), Cap, etc.
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Extra pair of clothes/ footwear/socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Please do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.


It is raining heavy these days, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:

Mumbai Coordinators:
Vikram Singh: 99877 61562 / 86520 28262
Nilesh Patil: 86555 88508
Manoj Kalwar: 98707 75633


Pune Coordinator:
Adhar: 99756 41375


Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.


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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace trekking".  Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints.


Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

No Smoking and alcohol: Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. NO REFUND will be provided.(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)


Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.


Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.


Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.


In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.


Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.


Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.


The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.


Regards,
Team-Trek Mates India.
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