Ratangad Trek

Rejuvenating Ratangad Trek- Jewel of Fort

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 !!

Ratangad Trek 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.

Ratangad Trek Details:

Type: Hill Fort
Height: 4200 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Base Village: Ratanwadi
Difficulty Level: Easy
Endurance Level: Easy

MEETING POINT

~ Pune Station 05.00 AM

RETURN TIME

~ Pune Station 06.00 PM

THINGS TO CARRY

– A Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags) with Govt ID Card
– A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs)
– Torch with extra batteries (compulsory)
– Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Glucon D powder, Biscuits etc.
– A good trekking shoes (compulsory) ,
– Extra pair of socks, clothes
– Towel, Cap/Sunglasses/Scarf, Toiletries
– Blanket/Chaddar/sleeping bags/yoga mat
– Camera, Cap, Sunscreen lotion (Optional)
– Medicine if u require usually
– Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

INCLUDES

Non-AC train tickets from Hyderabad to Hyderabad (1550/- extra payable two days before the event start date)

Traveling by private vehicle from Pune to Pune

Stay in Ratangad Caves

Guide charges

EXCLUDES

Food charges

Mineral Water/Cold drinks

Any kind of personal expenses

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Assembling

– 09:05 AM: Reach Pune
– 10:00 AM: Freshen up & Start to base village by private jeep/Lunch enroute

The Ascend

– 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 followed by Campfire/Play Games
– 12:00 pm: Retire for the day

The Descend

– 05:00 AM: Wakeup call/ Freshen up
– 07:00 AM: Explore nearby & start Descend

Return

– 11:00 AM: Start towards Pune/ Lunch enroute
– 18:00 PM: Reach Pune (~tentatively)

See you again!!!

To Register yourself,

Deposit the Amount into the Following Account:

Account Details:
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Account Name: Treks And Hikes
Account No: 641505000696
Account Type: Current
IFS Code: ICIC0006415
Branch: Vile Parle (W)

UPI: pay2tah@icici

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