Hi Mates, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for Flower Special Trek to Ratangad on 28th September '13(Starting on 27th Friday Night). Photographers heaven in September.
Some information about the place:
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Endurance Level: Medium
Height: approx. 4255 ft.
Base Village: Ratanwadi
Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed 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, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.
Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed 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, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.
This fort offers offers fabulous views of majestic Sahyadri ranges. Right from Katrabai till Sandhan Valley. One of the most beautiful forts in Flowering September, Ratangad seems to shadowed by yellow Sonki Flowers.
Check the pics of similar trek of Ratangadhttps://www.facebook.com/kaustubh.basankar/media_set?set=a.4260298219978.2168754.1061593876&type=3
At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors.
Ratangad has still the remains of fort with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accomodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left, one can see Rani mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close. This side has also some fortification left, but most of it is damaged. Climbing up on the northern side, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock, locally called nedhe) in the rock face, mostly made by wind. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the Nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via Triambak Darwaza.
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
On 27th Sept 2013, Friday Night
We will be leaving by Last Kasara Slow Local.
On 27th Sept 2013, Friday Night
We will be leaving by Last Kasara Slow Local.
Time Table -
00:14 am :CST
00:22 am: Byculla
00:32 am: Dadar
00:43 am: Kurla
00:49 am: Ghatkopar
01:09 am: Thane
01:31 am: Dombivali
01:40 am: Kalyan
02:55 am: Kasara
00:22 am: Byculla
00:32 am: Dadar
00:43 am: Kurla
00:49 am: Ghatkopar
01:09 am: Thane
01:31 am: Dombivali
01:40 am: Kalyan
02:55 am: Kasara
Travel by public transport till the base village Ratanwadi from Kasara
Rest till dusk.
Early morning have breakfast, Visit Amruteshwar Temple and then start our trek by 06:30 am.
Early morning have breakfast, Visit Amruteshwar Temple and then start our trek by 06:30 am.
Reach the top in 3 hours , Lunch, explore n descend.
Reach the base till 3 pm.
Lunch time
Start the return journey by 5.
Reach Kasara Station and Catch the Train for Mumbai
Lunch time
Start the return journey by 5.
Reach Kasara Station and Catch the Train for Mumbai
Reaching Mumbai by 9-10 pm tentatively.
The cost for the trek will be INR 750/- per head,
which includes,
which includes,
Travelling from Kasara to Kasara by Public Transport
Breakfast , Lunch and Evening Tea / Coffee
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Breakfast , Lunch and Evening Tea / Coffee
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Note : Registrations through phone calls only (Do send sms if calls are not attended).
Entries and seating arrangement in the bus on first come first basis
Bank Details :
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Account ID: 123801501755
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Account name: MANOJ KALWAR
Branch: MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code: ICIC0001238
Account ID: 123801501755
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
Account name: MANOJ KALWAR
Branch: MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code: ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Batch Number , Transaction ID , Participant Name , Email ID , Cell Number)
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Things To Be carried:
Identity proof (must)
A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs),
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Windcheaters,
Medicine those if u require usually
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Camera, Cap, etc. (Optional)
Windcheaters,
Medicine those if u require usually
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
Rains are expected, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Ratangad Trek Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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