Introduction to Matheran : Matheran which means Forest on the Top, is situated in the Matheran range of sahyadris ( Maharashtra) at a height of 2516 feet/800 Meters.Matheran is just 100 Kms /65 Miles from Mumbai airport.Once you put your foot in Matheran the red soil is everywhere ( No Concrete). Automobiles and vehicles of any sort are not allowed into Matheran Due to ban on motor vehicles,the modes of transport in Matheran are limited to horses and rickshaws (pulled by humans) other then walking, however seeing the various points in Matheran by walking and Horse Riding is equally enjoyable. Matheran is a continuous poem of shady, thickly wooded paths of red mud and velvet moss, stretching endlessly.It takes only a few minutes to realize why Matheran has this untouched, pristine quality about it.. This little hill paradise has been left largely undisturbed, since the time an Englishman, Hugh Mallet, Collector of Thane, discovered it in 1850 and declared it a fine place for shady walks the last British hill station in India.In Matheran Monkeys are your companions wherever you go. They sit in your verandah and on your porch, hugging their babies, combing their hair, squabbling occasionally as humans do. As you jog along in your buggy, monkeys dangle themselves strategically, one paw hanging free to grab your packet of chips. You could wave your crooked pandhari stick (a kind of walking stick) at them, but their mournful expressions would melt the sternest heart.
Imp Note No vehicles are allowed inside Matheran

Excursion Treks around Matheran – Irshal Gad ( Pinnacle Fort),Kondana Caves ( Buddhist Hidden Caves),Peth Fort,Prabal Gad ( All Treks are great for Day Hikes and Night Camping)

Optional Treks to Reach Matheran ( Neral to Matheran by Foot)
Karjat to Garbat point ( Matheran Difficult Trek)

TOUR PROGRAMME

Day 01 - Mumbai to Matheran
Pik up from Mumbai Station/Airport/Hotel and Transfer to Matheran approx 2 ½ Hrs drive with out traffic.Arrive Dasturi point from here we will walk upto the Hotel on a 30 mins walk.Arrive Htl and Hot Thali Lunch Afternoon Activities Activities – Rock-Climbing, Bomb Diffusal Squad, Treasure Hunt,.Evening visit places of choice most preferred is the Sunset point a 40 mins walk each way through the country side enjoy the view of the Sahayadri mountains.This is a very exciting walking through the forest,peaceful surroundings red mud roads and no tar.We are away from the Concrete jungle into the nature.Dinner in the Hotel.Evening visit the near by Khandala Point with Torch to view the stars.Over night in Comfortable Hotel in Matheran. Hot Lunch and Hot Dinner

Day 02 – Matheran Panorama point
Early morning by 06 am depart on Horse Riding Trail to Panorama point.A spectaular point to view the highest peaks.This is 'sun-rise' point. The longest point in Matheran. Almost 6 kms from market. One can see 'Neral' on east and 'Panvel' on the west of the point. The other points in Matheran like Sunset Point , Monkey Point , Maldunga Point and Heart Point etc. are also to the west.If weather is good, you can see Khandala and Bhimashankar ranges as well. Truly, 'the king of all points' is Matheran. Arrive back for Breakfast and later in the day Horse Riding Trail to several Points in Matheran like Rambagh Point also covering the One Tree Hill.Afternoon Lunch and Activities – Valley Crossing, Tarzan Swing, Arachnophobia, , Cooking, Water Polo, 3 Legged football, Hiking, Kite Flying .Dinner in the Hotel

Day 03 Depart Matheran + PETH FORT TREK
After Breakfast pack your bags to walk back to Dasturi point from where are Chauffeur will transfer us to the base village for our first encounter with the Sahayadris to Peth Fort. The cave and the temple carvings date back to the 13th century. Not much is known about the history until the 18th cent. In 1716, this cave was captured by the British. Then later on, on November 2, 1817, it was taken by the Marathas under the leadership of Bapurao who belonged to the second generation of Bajirao. It was recaptured by the British, on December 30, 1817, the very next month, under one Captain Brooks. The British had the fort till 1862; it served as an outpost for keeping vigilance on the surrounding valley and the hills all around it. Basically it's the only big peak in the middle of a big valley surrounded by many hills, which made it strategically important as a watch post. Trekking details.Peth is another fort perched on top of a mountain detached from the main range. The rocky pinnacle stands out like a lone sentinel amidst the lush green countryside. Peth has an interesting fortification in the shape of a funnel with a rocky staircase carved in the middle. The fort is called Kotlighad due to this funnel. The large cave at the base of the fortification The climb to the top is quite easy and gentle except for a few stretches at the end. The trek offers some amazing views of the valley with innumerable cascading silver streaks and passes through thickly wooded parts. Halfway to the peak is the small village of Peth where you can gorge on piping hot local food dal-chawal and bhakri-sabhji. The peak is generally enveloped in mist and is a beautiful experience.After Trek come back to base and drive back to Mumbai Horse Country Walk and Trek safari ends.Breakfast and Packed lunch or/Village Lunch

Cost Includes :
Surface travel in Vehicle
Accomodation in Semi DELUX HOTEL on Twin sharing
AP Plan – Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner all Veg
All meals are unlimited on fixed menu plan
Trained Escort for the entire Trek /Cross Country walk
Horse Riding with Escorted Rider per participant
All Activity Charges
Well Trained Trekking Guides
Toll,Taxes,Driver Allowance.

Persons should wear comfortable walking shoes
Should carry back pack
Tour rates not valid on Bank Holidays/Long Weekend Holidays and Festive seasons

Cost Excludes
Any Insurance
Any other exps than those mentioned in Cost Incl Column
Any Personal Exps Such as Mineral Water, Cold Drinks etc
Any Exps caused Beyond our Control like climatic conditin / Geographical condition , Road blocks, strike Political disturbances,mal function of vehicles.
Any Extra meals ordered of personal menu other then our fixed menu or room service
No Refund of on unutilized services
Any Telephone calls
Any expenses incurred due to delay in Flights/Train or cancellation
Any change of services
Any Cancellation of Trip or No Shows
Any Flight tickets /Train Tickets cost provided on supplementary charges
Any price Hike up due to increase in Hotel Taxes or Govt Taxes
Any Hike up in Fuel prices introduced by Govt of India