Monsoon Trek to Ratangad - Jewel of forts

Monsoon Trek to Ratangad - Jewel of forts

About Destination 

Ratangad fort is 2200 years old. The rock carved gates, caves and water tanks indicates that this fort was built by "Satwahan" in 200BC. 

This fort is origin of river "Pravara/Amrutvahini" This fort was captured by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his time. It is situated in Ratanwadi which is it's base village and overlooks the Bhandardara.

The natural rock formation has an emerging tip at the top known as 'Nedhe' or 'the eye of the needle'. There are many wells on the top each near the four gates of the fort - Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan, Trimbak. The Fort at the top of hill provides its spectators a view of the Sahyadri range that can be compared to no other, a true paradise of the photographer. The trek is a stimulating one and will keep you on your toes throughout the journey while the surrounding scenes mesemerize you.

 

What to see at Ragangad Amruteshwar Temple at base village, Bastion on the fort, Trambak Darwaja, 'Nedhe' or 'the eye of the needle' etc.

 

Difficulty Level - Medium 

Endurance Level - Medium 

Fort Height - 4255 Feet

Date - 17-18/August/2018

DEP:10:30 P.M. on Friday 

ARV: 11:00 P.M. on Saturday 

Starting Point: & Reporting Place - JM Road Nr McD / 10:30 PM

FEES - INR 999

 

Itinerary

Day - 1

10:15 PM Give attendance

10:30 PM After attendance depart to Ratangad.

 

Day - 2

04.00 AM Reach Ratanwadi Village.

06.00 AM Have Morning Tea & Breakfast.

06.30 AM After Briefing, immediately Start ratangad the Trek

09.00 AM Reach Ratangad & explore the Ratangad Fort.

11.30 AM Start Descending the Ratangad.

02.00 PM Reach Ratanwadi.

03.00 PM Lunch in a Local home.

04.00 PM Start return journey

06.00 PM Evening Tea on the Way.

11.30 pm Reach Pune

 

*Includes:*
-Transport by non ac private bus.
-Trekking with all safety measures.
- morning tea & breakfast.
- lunch.
- evening tea only.
- first aid kit.

*Excludes:*
-Saturday dinner.
-Cold drinks, mineral water etc.
-Private order of tea, breakfast, meals etc.
-Medical expenses other than first aid.
-Any other charges not mentioned in "fees included" 

 

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