Ratangad Trek (Jewel of Forts)

Ratangad Trek (Jewel of Forts)
Difficulty   : Easy to Medium
Endurance: Medium
Altitude     : 4,255 ft
Approxima Time Taken 5 hours
Date: 29 Sept, 2018

About the place 
The fort is about 2000 years old. Located amidst the beautiful jungles of Western Ghat, Ratangad Fort is one of the most beautiful architectures to witness in the region and the best way to reach the fort is via trekking through the jungle trails.
Ratangad Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed a jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katrabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of the lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time
Ratangad has still the remains of the fort with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accommodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as a water source.

Major Attractions
- Amruteshwar Temple -This is a 1200 year old Hemadpanti temple. The walls of this temple are adorned with beautiful and intricate stone carvings and sculptures. The Pravara river flows by the temple.
- Scenic views from Top
- Huge Ladders on the way
- Valley of (sonkai) Flowers

Departure
At 10.00 PM on Saturday 29 Sept, 2018
Arrival
09:00 PM Sunday. 30 Sept, 2018 (+/- 1 Hour)

Schedule
Reach Base Village by 4 AM
Rest at base village till 6 AM
Breakfast at the base village
Introduction Round
Start Trek by 6:30 AM
Reach top by 09:30 AM
Explore the Fort and Lunch
Start Descending by 12:30 AM
Reach Base Village by 2:30 PM
Visit Amruteshwar Temple
Start our Return Journey by 4.30 PM
Evening Snacks on the way
Reach Pune, Mumbai by 9.00 PM
(Depending on the Traffic)

Cost
For Pune Members :1450/-
First 5 registration- 1350/-
Group of 4 and above- 1250/-
For Mumbai Members :1350/-
First 5 registration- 1300/-
Group of 4 and above- 1200/-

Which Includes
• Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle 
Pune- Pune to Pune
• Toll, Parking, RTO and other permission, etc.
• Trekking with all safety measures.
• Morning Tea & Breakfast 
• Lunch (Pure Veg/Non-Veg – Unlimited)
• Welcome Kit
• Evening Tea & Cookies.
• Expert Team of India Treks.
• First aid kit.

LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 28th Sept, 2018
NO REFUND IN CASE OF CANCELLATION OF SEAT IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS. 

Excludes:
• Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
• Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals, etc.
• Personal expenses of any kind.
• Insurance Coverage.
• Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
• Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“

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