Overview
“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.
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. The sculptures of Lord Ganesh and Hanuman are seen on the main gate. It also has many wells on the top.
Alongwith trek one more attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar Temple, famous for its carvings, dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century. The fort is origin for the river Pravara / Amrutvahini.
Short Info:
Trek: Ratangad.
Fort Type: Hill
Maximum Height: 4255 ft.
Region: Igatpuri
Base Village: Ratanwadi.
Difficulty: Medium
Cost : ₹1000/-
1 Night 1 Day17 Augकसारा, Maharashtra
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS
What we'll give. What we won't
What is included in the tour
Travelling From Kasara To Kasara By Local arranged jeep/max vehicle.
Breakfast and Tea
Evening Refreshment
What is NOT included in the tour
Any Extra food (Private Orders)
Dinner & Lunch
Personal Expenditure of any kind,
INSURANCE Coverage
Any other charges not specifically mentioned in Inclusions.
HIGHLIGHTS
What makes this tour special
◆ Ratangad : Jewel fort - 400 years old which was captured by King of Maratha
◆ 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle'.It’s approx 10×60 feet natural hole in the mountain top probably caused by wind erosion.
◆ Natural scenic beauty surrounding of entire Bhandardara dam( Lake Arthur)
◆ Amruteshwar temple - Hemadpant era of the 8th century
◆ Two Caves
◆ Dense forests Jungle route
◆ Forts four gates: Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak
◆ Rock cut water cisterns and many wells
◆ Beautiful view from the top neighbouring forts like Alang, kulang, Madan gad, Harishchandragad, Patta....
Itinerary
Itinerary :
Kasara Super fast local (N) : Please reach on time, if you miss the train you will miss trek
22.50 CST
23.05 Dadar
23:13 Kurla
23:18 Ghatkopar
23:34 Thane
23:57 Dombivali
00:07 Kalyan
01:18 Kasara
Tentative Schedule:
03.30 am: Via Kasara will reach to base village Ratanwadi.
05.30 am: Will take rest.
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 pm: Will start descending.
04.00 pm: Will back to base.
04.30 pm: will start return journey to Dadar.
08.30 pm: Back to Dadar.
Compulsory item:
A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking.
ID proof
Lunch
Approx. 3-4 ltr water.
Torch with extra batteries.
Some snacks.
Extra Cloths like Full sleeve Shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, towel etc.
Sleeping bag.
Should wear good trekking shoes.
If you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.
Non-compulsory items but helpful:
Cap, Sunglasses, Woollen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.
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