Splendid Sonki Flowers @ Ratangad ~Jewel of Fort

Splendid Sonki Flowers @ Ratangad ~Jewel of Fort 

Senecio bombayensis. Confused?

It's the botanical name of 'Sonki', a small and beautiful flower which blossom in abundance on the hill of Ratangad.Let's join us to witness the nature's beauty in the valley of Ratangad and it's surroundings.

Ratangad is a fort in RatanWadi, Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra overlooking the locale of Bhandardara. The fort is about 400 years old and often covered with flowering plants especially Sonki. Ratangad is also called Jewels of the Forts. Join us to witness the magnificent plethora of Ratangad and it's surroundings !!

Endurance Level:  Easy to Medium

Places of attraction:

Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle'.The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan, and Trimbak.

Amruteshwar Temple, famous for its carvings, dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century.

Bhandardara From the top of the fort neighbouring forts like Alang, Kulang, Madangad, Harishchandragad, Patta are seen easily. The view of entire Bhandardara dam (Lake Arthur) gives sheer pleasure

Tentative Itinerary

Saturday

09:05 am: Reach at Pune railway staton

10:00 am: Start to base village by private jeep/Lunch enroute

04:00 pm: Reach base village

04:30 pm: Start trekking towards Ratangad

08.00 pm: Reach top & stay at caves

09:00 pm: Dinner

10:00 pm: Campfire/Play Games

12:00 pm: Retire for the day

Sunday

05:00 am: Wakeup call/ Freshen up

07:00 am: Explore nearby & start Descend

10:00 am: Reach at Base village/Freshen up

11:00 am: Start towards Pune

 

The trip ends with blissful memories!!

 

 Includes

All Transportation, Non-AC 

Homestay/Tentstay at Base village

Expertise charges

First Aid charges

Fun unlimited

Excludes

Food charges

Mineral Water/Cold drinks

Anything not mentioned above

 

Stuffs to Carry along:

A Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags) with Govt ID Card,

2 Ltrs water

Glucon D powder  

Snacks/Biscuits/Cakes etc.

Towel, Cap/Sunglasses/Scarf, Toiletries

Torch with extra batteries (compulsory)

Blanket/Chaddar/sleeping bags/yoga mat

Please carry medicines if you need any

OhYeah! Of course, Tons of Energy !!

As a safety measure keep your near and dear ones informed about your travelling plans. Wear trekking shoes with good grips, use repellents to keep bugs away. Make note of nearest railway station, bus stop, taxi stand etc. Avoid wearing precious jewellery while trekking, TAH team wont be responsible for any losses for the same. Mobile connectivity may be unavailable in the area, as it is remotely located amidst dense jungle. Also, please be flexible and considerate since its not a leisure trip/picnic. Please liaise with the Trek Lead in case of any concerns.

 

Cancellation Policy:

1. If cancelation done prior to 10 days of the trek/tour 75% of the total cost will be refunded.
2. If cancelation done prior to 5 days of the trek/tour 50% will be refunded.
3. If cancelation done after that, no refund will be provided.

We at TAH Hyderabad Hikers commit to all form of environmental protection and condemn any act of earth degradation. We strictly strive to preserve nature on its own form of beauty. Kindly dont litter during the trip or pollute the waterbodies.//

 (CAUTION: SMOKING AND DRINKING STRICTLY PROHIBITED DURING THE TOUR)