Ratangad Fort Trek on 24th and 25th December 2022

(Trek to Ratangad From Mumbai)

Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is the jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the Ahmednagar district, about 4255 feet above sea level.

It lies in the Ajoba mountain range, surrounded by the 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 the lake and the highest mountains, Sahyadris looks lost in time. At the base of this fort is the ancient Lord Shiva Amruteshwar temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute pinnacle of the high-class architecture of our ancestors.

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Ratangad Trek Event Details

Ratangad trek difficulty level is Medium grade
Ratangad trek endurance level is Medium grade
Ratangad fort`s height is 4255 feet above sea level, approx
Ratangad trek base village is Ratanwadi or Samrad
Ratangad Trek Cost is Rs. 1,299/- per person
Ratangad trek time is three hours one way

Ratangad Trek Event Itinerary

Day Zero – Saturday Night

Mumbai participants
Catch CSMT – Kasara local
Kasara slow local
09:32 pm – CSMT
09:40 pm – Byculla
09:50 pm – Dadar
10:00 pm – Kurla
10:06 pm – Ghatkopar
10:27 pm – Thane
10:51 pm – Dombivali
11:03 pm – Kalyan
12:13 am – Kasara

Pune participants
Board Indrayani Express train from Pune at 06:35 pm
Reach Kalyan 08:50 pm (have dinner before you board the local train)
Board above local train till Kasara

Day One – Sunday
00:15 am – Meet Trek Leader at Kasara Railway Station.
00:30 am – Move towards the base village in by private local vehicle.
04:30 am – Reach at base village and rest.
05:30 am – Breakfast at the base village.
06:00 am – Start ascending.
09:00 am – Reach at top and explore.
10:00 am – Start descending.
01:00 pm – Reach at base village.
01:30 pm – Have a lunch.
02:30 pm – Start return journey towards Kasara railway station.
06:00 pm – Reach Kasara and disperse.

Please note: Difficulty Ratangad fort is medium grade and requires good endurance levels; carry enough water, wear full sleeves, and wear good hiking shoes.

What is included in the tour
1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
Mumbai to Mumbai travel by private non-Ac bus
Trek Leader expertise charges

Things to Carry
2/3 liters of water
Proper face mask or shield
Sanitizer
Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
Good Torch must with extra battery
Jacket
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
Sun Cap and Sunscreen
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
Identity Proof
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet

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