TS Monsoon Trek To Ratangad Fort - 7th August 2016

About Ratangad Fort:-

Ratangad is a fort in Ratanwadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. The fort is about 2000 years old.

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. It also has many wells on the top.

Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. The base village Ratanwadi has an Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam(arthar dam) is built on this river.

The main attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar temple dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century.

LOCAL TRAIN TIMING:-

CST KASARA SLOW LOCAL - 12:14AM

12:14 AM - CST

12:22 AM - BYCULLA

12:32 AM - DADAR

12:42 AM - KURLA

12:48 AM -GHATKOPAR

01:04 AM - MULUND

01:08 AM - THANE

01:41 AM - KALYAN

02:55 AM - KASARA

Meeting Point - Kasara Station Ticket Counter

If possible alight in 2nd bogie from engine

SCHEDULE FOR TREK :-

SUNDAY-

02:55 AM - Reach Kasara Station

03:00 AM - Start Travel By Private Taxi to Ratanwadi

05:00 AM - Reach Ratanwadi, Freshen up

06:00 AM - Breakfast and Introduction

06:30 AM - Start ascending towards Ratangad Fort

09:30 AM - Reach top,relax,take photos,Explore

11:00 AM - Start Descend

01:oo PM - Reach Village,Lunch,relax

03:00 PM - Leave for Kasara Station

05:00 PM - Reach Kasara and leave for Mumbai

Expenses for Trek - Rs. 950/- per person which includes

Sunday Breakfast and Lunch

Traveling from Kasara Station To Ratanwadi and Back to Kasara,

Guide, Trekking-Spartans Administration Charges..

For Registration call us:

Abhishek Sharma - +91 9167418696

Nipun Tomar - +91 9582117866

Mukund Pawar - +91 9769941145

Registration accepted only through phone call..

Important things to carry :

Water Bottle (2 ltrs)

Some snacks biscuits waffers, choclates,plum cakes,fruits etc

Tang\Electrol\Glucose 1 pack

Medicines if required

Pack all things in waterproof plastics ,camera(optional)

Good Trekking shoes,extra pair shocks,.

Extra pair of clothes,Raincoat/poncho. .

Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics and any kind of intoxication, firearms and gambling strictly prohibited. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories” The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained. Rafting / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The Trekking-Spartans will not be responsible for injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.