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One Tree Hill is located in Matheran, a small hill station on the outskirts of Mumbai and Pune. The trek starts from base village Ambewadi, in Karjat, Maharashtra, approximately 65 km from Mumbai, 108 km from Pune.
As the name suggests, the trail of this trek takes you to the end-point, which is a hill that bears one tree!
The trail begins from the fields of Ambevadi village and takes you through lush forests of the Sahyadris. The forest walk ends giving you the first view of the One Tree Hill. You climb up and are embraced by spectacular views of surrounding mountains and beautiful blue sky!
After the climb we walk through an amazing jungle trail to the quaint hill station of Matheran.
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- Start from Mumbai at 05:00 am
Pick up locations & timings will be shared two days prior to the hike - Reach Base Village Ambevadi by: 06:30 am
Have breakfast at base village
- Start hike: 07:00 am
3-3.5km climb to the top – 3.5-4 hours. Reach the top by 11:00 am - Walk to Byke resort Matheran from Top – 3 kms flat walk, 1-1.5 hour
Reach by 12:30 pm. Have lunch at Byke Resort - Walk to Dasturi point from Byke Resort.
Bus will pick us up from Dasturi around 2:00pm - Return to Mumbai by 04:00pm
- Start from Mumbai at 05:00 am
- Travel from Mumbai to base village and back (optional)
- Breakfast and lunch on the hike
- Snack on the trail
- Guide and expertise charges
- First aid kit
- 5% GST
- Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek (example biscuits, fruits etc)
Yes, this trek is perfect for first timers and beginners.
Yes. An active child above the age of 5years, accompanied by his/her parent/guardian can do this trek.
This is an easy trek and suitable for beginners and first timers. However we expect participants to have a basic level of fitness and an active lifestyle. Participant be able to brisk walk 4 km and climb 10 floors in one go to achieve the fitness level required for this trek.
- 20 litre day pack : 1
- 2 litre water bottle: 1 (alternately you could carry two 1 litre bottles of water, hot water / thermos not required)
- Trek pants: dry fit
- T-shirt: dry fit (preferable full sleeves)
- A jacket (it may be cold in the morning when we start, and on reaching the top you may require one)
- Trekking shoes / Hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun cap
- Sunscreen lotion
- Napkin
- Trail Snacks (energy bars, biscuits, nuts, dry fruits etc.)
- Trekking pole (optional)
- An extra pair of clothes (optional)
A trek leader, an assistant trek leader, and a local guide will accompany you on this trek.
We will be carrying a First Aid Kit and we will ensure a safe and supportive outdoor experience.
In all the camps where the accommodation is in guest houses/ home stays, there will be proper toilets.
On the day of camping, we will have toilet tents (with a dry pit toilet), the most hygienic way of answering nature’s call.
A dry pit toilet is an eco-friendly sanitation solution featuring a pit dug into the ground, topped with a toilet seat and a wrought iron stand. Near the toilet, a pile of mud, sand, or limestone is provided for covering waste after use, facilitating rapid breakdown of fecal matter due to increased microbial activity. This method eliminates the need for water, thereby preventing contamination of nearby water sources, as water toilets are prohibited at campsites.
While toilet paper is available, please use it sparingly to avoid overloading the pit, which can take years to decompose. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are not bio degradable or use bio-degradable wipes.
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