“Ratan” means jewel. Ratangad is known as the jewel fort. It is situated
in dense forests of Kalsubai – Harishchandragad range and offers a very
beautiful view from the top.
Fort Type: Hill
Maximum Height: 4255 ft.
Region: Igatpuri
Base Village: Ratanwadi.
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: Rs. 750/- {It includes Morning Breakfast, Travelling from Dadar to
dadar by private Non Ac Bus , Guide & expertise charges}.
History:-
The fort is origin for the river Pravara / Amrutvahini . The Bhandardara
dam is built on this river. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a
cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle';
formed by natural erosion, it is big enough to accommodate a group Of
ten people and the view of the entire region from here is absolutely
amazing. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and
was one of his favourites. The base village Ratanwadi has a beautiful
Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings.
The entry to the fort is through two ladders & the ladders are in
poor shape. One of them has the railing of a complete side hanging,
while the other has no railings for the last 5 rungs. Besides they are
supported by apparently flimsy supports. And another entrance of the
fort is called Tryambak darwaza, this is Main Entrance. The steep way
down from the Tryambak darwaza are little risky. A chor darwaza ("Secret
entrance") the fort lies below the walls. A water tank on top of the
mountain. Ratangad had one of the largest rain water catchment areas for
its day.
Trek Schedule:
Pick Up points:
@ Dadar TT – Swami Narayan Temple – 11.50 pm.
@ Thane - Nitin Company – 12.30 am.
Tentative Schedule:
03.30 am: Via Kasara will reach to base village Ratanwadi.
05.30 am: Will rest in bus itself.
06.00 am: Wakeup call.
07.00 am: Intro with Breakfast & tea.
07.30 am: Will start the trek.
12.00 am: Reach to top of the fort & explore fort and lunch.
01.30 am: Will start descending via Tryambak Darwaja route (Thrilling Route).
04.00 pm: Will back to base.
04.30 pm: will start return journy to Dadar.
09.30 pm: Back to Dadar.
Payment Details: (Blank Transfer not allowed first confirms and then do)
To confirm your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable in
any manner) in the following. (Please specify your name or those who
transfer on behalf of you & trek/Activity name-mandatory in SMS).
Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar
Acc No : 00000032353269021
IFS Code: SBIN0000562
MICR Code: 400002007
Bank : SBI Bank
Branch : Bhandup (W)
After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155. (No Last minute entries will be entertained).
Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: -
Compulsory items: Sunday Lunch.
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has
hands free while trekking, id proof, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with
extra batteries, some snacks, Should wear good trekking shoes, full
sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue
please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid, carry some
extra cloths.
Non-compulsory items but helpful:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other
jewelry mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, &
2 plastic bags for weight distribution. (It’s totally
self-responsibility to take care of things.)
Before registering please check: For Registration & more details, contact our "Rangers"
For Reg. & more details, contact our "Rangers”
Ananda:- 98922 19155.
Registration will be done by phone call only, so if call not received then please sms your name & mail-id.
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