The Infinite Playground
One-day hike · Karjat → Matheran Range

One Tree Hill

A lesser-crowded Sahyadri trail up to a ridgeline with breathtaking views over the lake — then a swim and a home-cooked Maharashtrian meal. From Mumbai, round trip.

Season
July – Feb
Time
6 AM – 4 PM
Difficulty
Moderate
From
Mumbai · round trip
Time in nature
4.5–5 hrs
Ascent / Descent
2 / 1.5 hrs
Base village
Ambewadi
Difficulty
Moderate
Karjat, Maharashtra

Trek Overview

A lesser-crowded Sahyadri trail beginning at Ambewadi village, climbing through forest and open grassland to a ridgeline with breathtaking views over the lake — then back down the same path, followed by a swim and a home-cooked Maharashtrian meal.

Difficulty can be adjusted to suit the group.

Ridgeline over the lake at Ambewadi

Small groups

Kept small so the day stays unhurried and personal.

Certified leaders

Professional outdoor leaders plus a local guide, with first aid and walkie-talkies.

Home-cooked meal

A soulful Maharashtrian lunch at the village house.

Leave no trace

Clean trails, no plastics. We carry out everything we bring in.

Hour by hour

The Day Plan

6:00 AM
Depart Mumbai · assemble in Karjat
Private cars to the meeting point, then drive on together. A 15–20 seater can be arranged at extra cost.
7:30 AM
Reach base village · breakfast · begin hike
Washrooms, simple breakfast and tea at Ambewadi, then onto the trail.
12:30 PM
Back at base · change of clothes
Return to the parking spot; change and freshen up in the village house (optional).
1:00 PM
Home-cooked Maharashtrian lunch
A soulful home-cooked meal at the village house.
2:00 PM
Leave the village
Wrap up and begin the journey back, memories in tow.
3:30–4 PM
Reach Mumbai
Arrive back in Mumbai by approximately 3:30–4:00 PM.

Timings are tentative and depend on the group's arrival at the village and pace.

Forest trail on the way up
Out & back · same terrain

On the Trail

Two hours of steady ascent and a 1.5-hour descent on the same path, with breathtaking views over the lake. Multiple professional outdoor leaders plus one local guide accompany the group, sized to the number of hikers.

Trail code · leave no trace
  • Stay together as a group and hydrate often
  • No speakers or phone music on the trail
  • No smoking, vaping or alcohol on the trail or in the village
  • Carry out all waste — no littering, no plastics left behind
In their words

From past hikers

Thank you for a wonderful day everyone — one on one with Mother Nature. Vaibhav and Karan were the most easy-going, warm and caring guides from start to end, and the villagers let us into their homes to eat their insane home food. What a fabulous weekend — we shall unite again in winter.

Tanvi · 31st August hike

Thank you Vaibhav and Karan for a brilliant day. Hiked after a century and feel so alive — you were the kindest guides. It was all kinds of magical.

Purva · September hike

It was so well organised, and I really enjoyed the trek and the amazing food.

A recent hiker
At the base village

Washrooms & a place to change

Ambewadi has clean washrooms and a village house to change and freshen up before lunch — no roughing it.

Changing room at the village house
Changing roomA quiet room in the village house to change after the hike.
Washroom at the base village
WashroomWestern toilet with running water and a health faucet.
What's covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Certified, experienced outdoor leaders on lesser-crowded trails — includes transport, food & facilitation fees for the guides
  • One local guide with access to a village house for changing clothes post-hike
  • First aid, medical kit and walkie-talkies for communication
  • Simple breakfast, tea & nimbu paani at the village (optional)
  • Home-cooked Maharashtrian lunch at the village house
  • Car parking at the base village

Exclusions

  • Travel to the base village — in your own vehicle (parking available on site)
  • 15–20 seater tempo for the group — at additional cost, if arranged
  • Personal gear, clothing & anything not listed under inclusions
Come prepared

What to Pack

Wear

  • Quick-dry clothes, preferably full-sleeve
  • Hiking or sports shoes with good grip (we recommend Coasters CTR)
  • Hiking poles (optional)

Bag 1 · on the hike

  • 2L water per person, from home
  • Fruits, dry fruits, sandwiches & energy bars
  • Nimbu paani & a small daypack
  • Cap or hat
  • Windcheater / raincoat
  • Napkin & mosquito repellent
  • Bag cover
  • Plastic bag for phone & wallet

Bag 2 · leave in car

  • 1L water for the car journey
  • Extra pair of clothes & a towel
  • Slippers or sandals for the return
  • 2 plastic bags for wet shoes & clothes
  • Power bank & cable
Gear from Gokyo — use code IP10 for 10% off. Call Venkatesh: 9619256506.
Booking

Your Investment

Including meals
₹3,150
per person
Excluding meals
₹2,888
per person
Driver's meal
₹550
if applicable
Private groups & celebrations

Booking the trail for a private group? Private bookings start at a minimum of ₹31,500. We also host corporate offsites and birthday celebrations in nature — tell us what you have in mind and we'll design the day around it.

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