Garbett Plateau is one of the most scenic treks in all of Maharashtra. Although it is situated close to Matheran, it has still survived commercialization. Escape the city and head into the serenity of the hills as we walk along the Dhom lake under the moonlit sky and tread through rustic villages in the dead of the night. The beauty of the winter skies is seen only at night making the view from the top simply spectacular! So grab your torches, lace up those shoes and follow us #IntoTheWild!

Difficulty level: Easy-Moderate

Base village: Diksal

Summit height: 2,625 ft

Time taken to climb/descend: 3-4 hrs climb / 1.5 hrs descent

Total distance of trek: 8 km

Duration: 1 day

Meeting point: CST stn ticket counter (Saturday, 10:45 pm)

Departure point: CST stn ticket counter (Sunday, 01:00 pm)

Itinerary

10:45 pm: Meet the Vagabond team at CST station ticket counter at 10:45 pm and board the 11:18 pm Khopoli (Fast). Feel free to board this train from any other station and meet the Vagabond team at the Bhivpuri station ticket counter by 1:00 am.

01:30 am: We head towards Diksal village.

02:00 am: After a round of introductions and getting to know each other a little bit, we make our way towards Garbett plateau. On our way, we will cross the pristine Dhom Lake and a few villages. Feel free to whip out your fancy cameras to capture the majestic night sky.

05:30 am: On reaching Garbett plateau, we will roam around and spend some time here. The beautiful sunrise that illuminates the lush green panoramic view is one of the many reasons that trekkers love scaling a summit at night.

09:00 am: We make our way towards Dasturi Naka and board our taxis back to Neral station.

09:30 am: Let`s grab a nourishing breakfast at Neral after this long night`s trek!

11:00 am: Adios! Back to the mundane city life. Until next time, Vagabonds!