Trek to Ratangad on 26-27 Jan 2013
More details about the Trek to Ratangad Fort.-Date : 25-27 Jan 2013
Meeting Point : 6.00 am at Dadar
Charges : Rs. 1100/- per person (Guest Fee Rs. 50/-)
(Includes - Expertise & Equipments, Kalyan to kalyan travelling & food(veg))
Meeting Point : 6.00 am at Dadar
Charges : Rs. 1100/- per person (Guest Fee Rs. 50/-)
(Includes - Expertise & Equipments, Kalyan to kalyan travelling & food(veg))
More about the destination:
Peak Height: 4250 feet.
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Ratangad, also known as the “Jewel of Forts” is located in the Bhandardara region. surrounded by other mountains like Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba, Ghanchakkar, also the view of Katra cliffs and backwaters of the Wilson dam from a top is breathtaking.
Ratangad is a source of river Pravara. The trek up to the fort is enjoyable as the route passes through the fields, one has to cross a Pravara River, couple of streams along the way. One has to climb a ladder to Ganesh Darwaja as the rock cut steps were destroyed by Britishers. Once your reach to the fort there are two ways, where the left leads to Rani Mahal and the right to the caves. 
One can have a rest before starting the further journey. There is enough water availability after reaching to the fort. The best sight in this place to watch is the Natural Hole (Nedhe) in the caves which offer great view of mountain and the Bhandardara lake. While Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via triambak Darwaza.Trimbak Darwaja is a marvelous piece of architecture. At the base of this fort at Ratanwadi village, there is the ancient Amruteshwar temple (Shiva temple) which is considered to be over 1000 years old belonging to the Hemadpanthi era. The temple has excellent architecture and sculptingTHINGS TO CARRY-
1. Good footwear(Mandatory).2. Extra Pair of cloths,Towel, napkin.
3. Water (2 ltr minimum).
4. Sleeping bag/ sleeping mat, Blanket (Mandatory)
5.Cap / Gog / Camera (optional).
6. Insect repellent cream/ sun protecton cream (optional).
7. Slippers or floaters (just to relax your feet befor & after the trek) (optional)
8. Personal small medical kit. (if u require usually/Optional)
9. Tea cup, glass, spoon, plate.(compulsory)
10. TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
11. Other things as per your choice.
12 .Haversack to put all these things.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other valuable ornaments.
Please call for more details & booking :
Amol Joshi - 99821562075 /0969963430
Gaurav Kelkar - 9773586223
Rugved Khatu - 9890827655
Rugved Khatu - 9890827655
Payment details:
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)
SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).
One needs to deposit the full amount into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration. (Kindly call before depositing to check the availability of seats)
SBI a/c no: 30018622758 S/A in the name of SHEETAL AMOL JOSHI.
Branch: GIRGAON (MUMBAI) (374).
Make the confirmation soon to avoid further disappointment cause seats are limited.
Regards,
Trek-O-Phy
Trek-O-Phy
