Description
About: As the sun begins its gentle descent, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple, the forests of Matheran awaken to a different rhythm. Join Jungle Buddies Tours for a special experiential tour—In Search of Lesser Fauna of Matheran Hills—and witness the forest’s enchanting transition as day turns into night.
Matheran, a picturesque mountain tabletop in the Sahyadri Range, transforms after sunset as nocturnal creatures emerge. This eco-sensitive region is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including snakes, geckos, spiders, and frogs. Explore the forest after dark and experience the magic of witnessing stealthy movements of snakes, calls of night frogs, and the fascinating world of geckos and tarantulas. With its unique blend of semi-evergreen and evergreen forests, Matheran offers an unforgettable herping experience..
Nearest Train station: Neral
Target species expected: Green Vine Snake, Common Cat snake, Travancore Wolf snake, Bamboo pit viper, Night frog, Decanded banded gecko, Rock gecko and Tarantula.
Pricing: INR 800/-
Group Size: 5 Participants + 1 Leader
Itinerary: 31 May 2025 – Saturday
- Meet Jungle Buddies Mentor Mr Yogesh Patel at the Matheran Entry Ticket Counter by 6.30 PM
- Walking trail in Matheran Hills
- End the session with a group selfie around 8.30 PM
Price Includes:
- Jungle Buddies Expertise
- Matheran Entry Fees
PS – The lesser fauna trail requires a good amount of walking on the Matheran hill.
The suggested travel mode to Matheran will be the Local Train
Local Train Suggestion – Central Railway – Station – Neral (CSMT > 4.30 PM to Neral > 6.08 PM>Karjat 6.24 PM)
Just outside the station, take a shared Taxi to the Matheran Entry Point.
How to Register: Click on the Join Our Tours Tab on 25 May (Sunday) – 9 PM