Ratangad to Harishchandragad Range Trek

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Winter is Here!!!
The season for long and overnight treks is here. Let’s welcome the season with this magnificent trek from Ratangad to Harishchandragad.
Ratangad, the jewel of western ghats stands tall at about 1300 meters ASL. There are few ruins on the fort apart from entrances and water cisterns. The eye of the needle or Nedhe is one of the top attractions of this fort. There is also a bastion – Chilakhati Buruj on the fort which looks over the valley. During late October Sonaki flowers cover the entire fort, this year (2022) the Karvi had bloomed all over the fort.
Harishchandragad is located in Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra in Malshej ghats and has a powerful history behind. It was built in 6th century by Kalachuri dynasty. It was later controlled by Moghuls. Marathas conquered it in 1747.
The mention of Harishchandragad is found many puranas such as Matsyapurana, Agnipurana and Skandapurana and this makes direct connect to visit such holy place.
This year we intend to complete the range trek connecting these two magnificent forts. Wanna join us?

#FactFile
Odyssey Type: Two Nights & Two Days
Difficulty Level: Medium
Endurance Level: High
Route: Samrad –Ratangad – Katrabai Khind – Kumshet – Pethechi Wadi – Paachnai – Harishchandragad
Distance From Pune: 200 kms
Region: Bhandardara
Trekking Distance: Day One: 20 Kms
Day Two: 15 Kms
#Itinerary
Night One:
2300 Reporting at Rajaram Bridge
2330 Departure
Day One:
0400 Arrival at Base and Rest
0600 Wakeup call
0700 Trek starts
1100 Reach Ratangad & Explore
1330 Katrabai Khind & Lunch
1600 Reach Kumshet & Tea
1800 Reach Pethechi Wadi
1900 Pethechi Wadi to Paachnai
2030 Paachnai arrival, Dinner & Rest
Day Two:
0600 Wakeup Call
0630 Breakfast & Camp wind up
0700 Trek to Harishchandragad
1000 Reach Top
1300 Lunch
1400 Descend
16:00 Start Journey towards Pune
21:30 Arrival at Pune
#RegistrationNPayment
Step 1: Contact: Call us on +91 9764384221 for seat availability.
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Step 4: Confirmation: You will receive communication (Email/ Text/ WhatsAPP) from us regarding your booking details and additional information regarding the trip.

Online Transfer:
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Hingne Khurd
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A/C Name: Zenith Odysseys
A/C Type: Current Account
A/c Number: 50200005722253
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#Thingstocarry
Mandatory
1) Water 2 liters or more
2) Good Rucksack with rain cover
3) Personal Medicines if any
4) ID Proof
5) Non disposable plate, spoon & bowl.
6) Bedding (Carry mat + Sleeping Bag)
7) Torch
Optional
1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.
2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters
3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather.
4) Hand Towel
5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash
6) Camera or Binoculars

#Charges
Rs. 2999 per person (including 5% GST)
Inclusions
1) Travel by a private non AC bus.
2) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with high tea on Day One & Breakfast, Lunch & high tea on Day Two
3) Accommodation on Multi sharing basis / open air at govt. school (whichever is available)
4) Adventure Experts & Leaders
5) First aid kit.
6) Safety & Tested Equipment
7) Government Service Tax
8) Personal Entry, Toll & Parking etc.
Exclusions
1) Personal orders of Tea, coffee, Cold Drinks, Mineral Water,
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc.
2) Personal expenditure of any kind.
3) Insurance Coverage.
4) Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
5) Any other charges not specifically mentioned in “Fee Includes”

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