Wild Rangers have arranged Trek to Ratangad – “The Jewel Fort”
On 15th August 13
Brief Introduction about Ratangad: -
Brief Introduction about Ratangad: -
Region: Igatpuri
Fort Height: 4225 ft. ( Above M.S.L. )
Type: Hill
Grade: Medium, Trek Experience Required
Fort Height: 4225 ft. ( Above M.S.L. )
Type: Hill
Grade: Medium, Trek Experience Required
Base Village : Ratanwadi
District: Ahmednagar
As the name speaks, Ratanad is described as “Jewel Fort of Sahayadri”. It gets the name as it is origin for the river “Amrutvahini”. Located in the district of Ahmednagar, it stands tall to 4255 feet above mean sea level. The fort is about 2000 years old and is situated at banks of Bhandardara lake.
District: Ahmednagar
As the name speaks, Ratanad is described as “Jewel Fort of Sahayadri”. It gets the name as it is origin for the river “Amrutvahini”. Located in the district of Ahmednagar, it stands tall to 4255 feet above mean sea level. The fort is about 2000 years old and is situated at banks of Bhandardara lake.
The main attraction of this fort is “Amurteshwar” temple which falls into “Hemadpant Era” ( way back to eighth century ). It truly defines the ancient sculpture of our great ancestors due to it’s carving.
Ratangad is a natural rock peak with a cavity at top that measure 10 feet high and 60 feets wide, thus forming a needle eye sort of appearance called as “Nedhe”. This is caused due to Wind Erosion and one can experience the nature’s power over there.
It has a water cistern which is usually filled with water throughout the year and was one of the largest rainwater catchment area for its time.
Fort has a main entrance called as “Tryambak Darwaza.” Also we have some remains of smaller entrance to the fort called as “Chor Darwaza”. Two ladders have been added to provide easy access to the main fort area.
A beautiful view of Katrabai from Ratan Gad.
Journey Details: -
Saturday, 14th August 2013
Catch following train from CST at 1050 IST
Time Table
10:50 pm : CST
10:57 pm : Byculla
11:04 pm : Dadar
11:12 pm : Kurla
11:17 pm : Ghatkopar
11:31 pm : Thane
11:54 pm : Dombivali
00:03 am : Kalyan
01:18 am : Kasara
Sunday, 15th August 2013
01:30 am : Travel from Kasara to Ratanwadi by private vehicle
04.30 am : Reach base village, take Some rest.
08:30 am : break fast, round of interaction, know each other, instructions(do's and dont's.)
09:00 am : Start Trek.
12:00 am : Reach top and enjoy view.
12.30 pm : Start descending down.
02.00 pm : Descend down completely.
02.30 pm : Lunch at base village
03.00 pm : Start journey to Kasara.
06.00 pm : Catch train to- Mumbai
(Timings may vary, with subject to individual’s pace at trek and traffic conditions)
Trek Fees:- INR 800.00 per Person, includes traveling by private transport from Kasara to Kasara, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and Refreshments
Registration and Payment Details :- For Registration one needs to call and SMS us Name and Email Addresses of participant along with alternate contact number, to any of the coordinator mention in below contact and transfer payment of INR 800.00 in the account details mentioned below.
Limited seats for the trek are available.
You have to make the payment in following bank acc,
1. Name of Acc Holder :- Deepak Tarachand Pogade
2. Bank name : State bank of India
3. Bank account number : 31271150332
4. Bank branch name and address : Khadakpada branch Shop no.227,
Shelar park,khadakpada,Kalyan(w)
5. IFSC code for bank : SBIN0011159
For any further details contact:
Deepak 9422682020, 8080287071
Mayyur 9892615315
Tushar 9890672593
Prashik 9987036106
Things to be carried:
Identity proof.
A Water Bottle (~2-3 Ltrs),
Torch With Extra Battery (Must)
Camera, Cell Phone, Cap(Optional, wrap it in plastic, water proof protection)
Extra Pair of Clothes
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if you require usually (Optional)
Extra Pair of clothes,
Beddings/Sleeping Mat/sleeping Bag is optional.
Good trekking shoes, carry extra pair of shoes or floaters if possible
A haversack to put all these things, Windcheaters.
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Terms And Conditions
■ It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.
■ Wild Rangers hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,
■ Event may be cancelled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,
■ In case event place or venue is changed, wild rangers will notify same to participants by phone, web and Face book, no change in costing will be charged.
■ In case of cancellation of event, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cutting.
■ In case of cancellation of event, from participant's side, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, with 1. In case cancellation done before, one week, Rs. 50/- will be deducted.
2. In case cancellation done before, 2 days of trek, Rs. 100 will be deducted.
3. In case cancellation done on same day as tour is leaving or left, no refund will be given.
All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.
Regards,
Team Wild Rangers
GO WILD GO GREEN
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