Trek to RatanGad - Kalyan
Ultimate Hikers & Travellers
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Trek to RatanGad
Date:
8th Sept
About Trek
Workshop Type : Hill forts
Grade : Medium
Base Village : Ratanwadi
Overview
About Ratangad :
Ratangad is hill fort in the Sahyadris, near Bhandardara dam. The fort, initially ruled by the Mughals, was conquered by Shivaji Maharaj who loved it like a jewel! It is known to be more than 20 centuries old and is the origin of the enormous river Pravara, also known as Amrutvahini. It boasts of clear views of the Kalasubai peak and the Kokan-Kada (where the Sahyadris descend steeply into Konkan), thus becoming a trekker’s and photographer’s delight.
The 1000 year old Amruteshwar temple at Ratanwadi,
the base village is a must visit. At the start of trek, the trails leads into a thick forest which will last for one hour. Then you come across long and firmly fitted series of 5 ladders which brings you to the enormous cave where around 50 people can be accommodated comfortably. On the way to the top, there are huge water tanks which trekkers use as a source of water. It is full almost throughout the year. Half an hour trek into knee deep grasses, we reach the top. At the top there is a giant hole caused by wind erosion called ‘The needle’. The view from there is spectacular. A perfect site for photography enthusiast.
Itinerary
7th September
10.30 pm : reporting time
11.00 pm : Depart to Ratangad
8th September
5.30 am : Reach to Ratanwadi (Base village)
Get fresh,changing
6.30 am : breakfast, tea
7.00 am : Amruteshwar temple
7.30 am : Start the trek
9.30-10.00 am : Reach the Top
10.00- 11.30 am : Walk around the fort, Information about fort history, Visit to Trymbak Darvaja
12.00 pm : Lunch at fort
1.00 pm : start descending towards base village
3.00 pm : reach base village and start journey to Pune/Mumbai
8.00 pm : Reach Pune/Mumbai
All given time are subjected to change as per road conditions as road goes through dense Bhandardhara forest.
Expenses for the Trek is 999 /-
$ Includes
Morning Tea and Breakfast,lunch
Travel Expenditure from Mumbai/Pune to base village and
back to same by Private Vehicle/ bus
Entry Charges if Any
Guide and Administrative Charges
First Aid
$ Excludes
mineral water
cold drinks
any thing not mentioned above
For Registration transfer Rs. 999.00 per person in the given a/c.
Important Note:
One needs to deposit full payment into the following
bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Name: ICICI
Account No: 102101516504
Account Type: Savings
Account name: Yogesh Alekari.
IFSC code: ICIC0001021
VPA- ultimatehikers@icici
(Once the payment is done please send us the transaction reference number,
participant name, contact number to
theultimatehikers@gmail.com)
Things To Carry: –
- Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( must).
-Camera, Cell Phone (Optional).
-Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
-Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc..
-Medicine those if u require usually (Optional).
-Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes, A haversack to put all these things..
Rules-
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
2. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
3. Team Ultimate Hikers reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
Contact:
About Trek
Workshop Type : Hill forts
Grade : Medium
Base Village : Ratanwadi
Overview
About Ratangad :
Ratangad is hill fort in the Sahyadris, near Bhandardara dam. The fort, initially ruled by the Mughals, was conquered by Shivaji Maharaj who loved it like a jewel! It is known to be more than 20 centuries old and is the origin of the enormous river Pravara, also known as Amrutvahini. It boasts of clear views of the Kalasubai peak and the Kokan-Kada (where the Sahyadris descend steeply into Konkan), thus becoming a trekker’s and photographer’s delight.
The 1000 year old Amruteshwar temple at Ratanwadi,
the base village is a must visit. At the start of trek, the trails leads into a thick forest which will last for one hour. Then you come across long and firmly fitted series of 5 ladders which brings you to the enormous cave where around 50 people can be accommodated comfortably. On the way to the top, there are huge water tanks which trekkers use as a source of water. It is full almost throughout the year. Half an hour trek into knee deep grasses, we reach the top. At the top there is a giant hole caused by wind erosion called ‘The needle’. The view from there is spectacular. A perfect site for photography enthusiast.
Itinerary
7th September
10.30 pm : reporting time
11.00 pm : Depart to Ratangad
8th September
5.30 am : Reach to Ratanwadi (Base village)
Get fresh,changing
6.30 am : breakfast, tea
7.00 am : Amruteshwar temple
7.30 am : Start the trek
9.30-10.00 am : Reach the Top
10.00- 11.30 am : Walk around the fort, Information about fort history, Visit to Trymbak Darvaja
12.00 pm : Lunch at fort
1.00 pm : start descending towards base village
3.00 pm : reach base village and start journey to Pune/Mumbai
8.00 pm : Reach Pune/Mumbai
All given time are subjected to change as per road conditions as road goes through dense Bhandardhara forest.
Expenses for the Trek is 999 /-
$ Includes
Morning Tea and Breakfast,lunch
Travel Expenditure from Mumbai/Pune to base village and
back to same by Private Vehicle/ bus
Entry Charges if Any
Guide and Administrative Charges
First Aid
$ Excludes
mineral water
cold drinks
any thing not mentioned above
For Registration transfer Rs. 999.00 per person in the given a/c.
Important Note:
One needs to deposit full payment into the following
bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Name: ICICI
Account No: 102101516504
Account Type: Savings
Account name: Yogesh Alekari.
IFSC code: ICIC0001021
VPA- ultimatehikers@icici
(Once the payment is done please send us the transaction reference number,
participant name, contact number to
theultimatehikers@gmail.com)
Things To Carry: –
- Water Bottle (~2.5 Ltrs) ( must).
-Camera, Cell Phone (Optional).
-Pls avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
-Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc..
-Medicine those if u require usually (Optional).
-Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes, A haversack to put all these things..
Rules-
1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.
2. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.
3. Team Ultimate Hikers reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
Contact:
Akshay
9766308013
Yogesh
9702525435
9766308013
Yogesh
9702525435
Organiser:
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