Tucked into the Western Ghats 90 km from Mumbai, Matheran is India's only motor-vehicle-free hill station — a slice of the 18th century where every view point is earned on foot along dense woods and red-mud trails. In the monsoon it transforms: clouds roll through the canopy, streams swell into waterfalls, and on windy ledges water blows back upward in the famous 'reverse waterfall'. This is a genuine backpacking and trekking trip — graded Easy in difficulty with Moderate endurance, so expect plenty of walking — but the stay and food stay comfortably above basic. Costs range from ₹5,790 per person (ex-Matheran) to ₹8,490 per person (ex-Ahmedabad / Baroda / Surat by 3AC train), with Mumbai pick-up and dual/couple-sharing options available. 5% GST applies.
Board your overnight train from Ahmedabad, Baroda or Surat (non-AC sleeper or 3AC as per your package) heading toward Mumbai.
Pick-up from Bandra with breakfast en route, then transfer up to Matheran. Check in, freshen up and lunch, with free time at the resort to enjoy the activities and pool. In the afternoon, the Matheran sightseeing circuit — Echo Point, Charlotte Lake, Edward Point, Cecil Point and the reverse waterfall — followed by a stroll through Matheran market.
Early breakfast and the Garbett Plateau trek, with a late lunch back at the hotel. Free time to rest, explore nearby view points or the pool. After dinner: music, garba and group activities, then a night walk / jungle hike to a nearby view point.
Breakfast and check-out. Free time to experience the heritage toy train (≈3 km ride, on own) or nearby view points, then walk to Matheran parking and descend. Drop to Mumbai by evening for your return train.
Reach your home town the next morning, full of monsoon memories.
₹5,790 pp ex-Matheran; ₹6,790 pp ex-Mumbai (with Matheran pick-up & drop); ₹7,490 pp ex-Ahmedabad / Baroda / Surat by non-AC sleeper train; ₹8,490 pp ex-Ahmedabad / Baroda / Surat by 3AC train. Add ₹3,000 per couple for dual-sharing / couple stay. August special & festival dates are ₹1,000 pp extra. 5% GST applies on all tiers.
It's graded Easy difficulty with Moderate endurance. Matheran is vehicle-free, so you'll be on foot a lot — usually 15–20 minutes through woods and red-mud trails to reach a view point — but the pace is relaxed and the stay and food are comfortable.
Strictly avoid trolley / duffle bags — Matheran has no vehicles. Carry a backpack you can manage, or hire a porter / coolie at your own cost. Each participant is responsible for handling their own luggage.
Through the monsoon, June to September 2026, on fixed group departures from Ahmedabad. Contact us for the exact dates each month.
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