Ratangad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. This fort is located in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra. It is on the boundary of Ahmadnagar and Thane districts. The fort is about 400 years old. This fort is often covered with flowering plants in November.The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak.The main attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar Temple, famous for its carvings, dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century. Ratangad is also called Jewel of the Sahyadris.
- View of entire Bhandardara dam
- Nedhe
- Amruteshwar Temple
What is included in the tour
- Transport by Non AC High Back Private Vehicle (Pune-Pune).
- Stay in caves.
- 2 Breakfast,1 Lunch ,1 Dinner, 2 Hi-Tea.
- Energy Perks for the Trek.
- Expert Trek Leads.
- First aid kit available.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinner on Previous Night (wherever applicable) & on Return Journey to Pune, Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
- Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, and Meals etc.
- Personal expenses of any kind.
- Insurance Coverage.
- Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
- Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
- * Sleeping bags are available for an extra charge.
05:00 a.m. – Meet Team Via Ferrata at Office in Sadashiv Peth.
05:30 a.m. – Depart from S.P College,Tilak Road,Pune.
Starting Point : S.P College,Tilak Road,Pune.
Pickup Points : S.P. College, Deccan, F.C. Road, University Road, Bremen Chowk, Nashik Phata, Bhosari.
*IMPORTANT – Latecomers will have to join us on the way or make their own arrangements to reach the starting point.
No Arguments will be entertained for the same.
Day 1:
05:30 a.m. – Depart from S.P College,Tilak Road,Pune.
09:00 a.m. – Breakfast on the way.
01:30 p.m. – Reach at base village Ratanwadi.
02:00 p.m. – Start Trek from base village.
05:00 p.m. – Reach at caves on fort.
06:00 p.m. – Enjoy Tea with Sunset.
07:00 p.m. – Starting Campfire.
08:30 p.m. – Dinner.
Continue Campfire Session.
Early to Bed People can go off to sleep by 10:00 p.m.
Day 2 -
06:00 a.m. – Wake Up Call & Morning Ablution time.
06:30 a.m. – Breakfast and tea. and explore fort
10:00 a.m. – Start descending
02:00 p.m. – Reach base village and have a lunch.
03:00 p.m. – Start Return Journey to Pune.
09:00 p.m. – Reach Starting point via the same route.
We may come to Pune ONE Hour Before OR After the given time.
- Valid Identity Card
- Adequate Cash ( No ATMs available throughout the Journey)
- Backpack (no sling bags, one side bags etc.)
- Hiking pants, Woolen pullover/ Gloves, Raincoat, Jacket,Cap/Hat, socks, Cold cream, Sunglasses
- Trekking equipment like trekking Shoes with good grip,trekking pole
- Crape Bandage (if you have one at home)
- Water bottle (Minimum 2-3 LTRs)
- Torch(we reach early to the base village, it will be useful)
- Extra set of Clothes (to wear after the trek, in return journey)
- Some ready to eat food like plum cakes, fruits, dry fruits, chocolates, biscuits,etc.
- Any prescribed personal medicine (e.g.anti-allergic medicines suggested by doctor).
- *Covid-19 precautions : Carry Mask & small bottle of Sanitizer.
