Sunrise Trek to Garbett Point

Sunrise Trek to Garbett Point 

The Garbett point is one of the most popular points among Matheran. The trekking route of Garbett to Matheran very famous for adventure lovers. The trek is a bit longer and requires a little patience to accomplish. It starts at Diksal village.  After walking for 5 minutes one can see a huge manmade lake. Visitors need to walk along the perimeter of the lake and cross a fast-moving stream. The fields and the mountains are lush green with waterfalls all around. After crossing the stream, trekkers need to climb a steep hillock till a nearby village. After a short steep climb from the village, one will reach the narrow Garbett plateau, which offers a panoramic view of the valley on both sides. From this plateau, a short steep ascends will lead to the Garbett Point. The path is very narrow and on one side there is a sheer drop of some thousand odd feet into the valley. From this point, the 5 km long trail will lead to Matheran. The entire trail takes about 6 to 8 hours.

Date: Every Weekend
Category: Trek
Difficulty Level: Medium

Detailed Itinerary :

Pick Up Points:

 Inclusions:

• Mineral Water/Cold Drinks
• Anything that is not mentioned in the "Included" list.

Think To be carried:

• Identity Proof (Must)
• A bottle of water (2 Litres)
• Some ready to eat food - Plum cakes, Biscuits, etc.
• ORS, Glucose, Electrol, Personal Care Medicine those which u require usually.
• A good Trekking Shoes, Extra pair of Socks.
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has one's hands-free while trekking.
• Camera (Optional)
• Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other Ornaments.

 Special Instructions:

• Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will incur a 70% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made within 48 hours to the event will receive no refund.

 Rules:

• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• Trek leaders decisions will be final and binding.
• Participants or Members are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
• Team reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.

Note:

• There is no freshen up / washroom facility at the top. There is the only toilet at the base 
• Avoid carrying heavyweight for the trek.
• Also, you can carry floaters but use it before and after the trek. Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles.
  

IMPORTANT:

• Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care.
• The "WeekendsHub" will not be responsible for injury/accident/death to the participants.
• Participants with any medical issues /history are not allowed to opt for this event. If he/she does so that it is done at the participant's risk. The management won't be responsible for any incident.