Ratangad Trek

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*Flowers Spl Trek to Ratangad*🚩

Date- 16 October 2022
Location: Bhandardara
Base Village: Ratanwadi
Altitude: 4,250 Feet (1,142 meters) above sea level
Grade: Medium
Approximate Duration: 3 hrs of Ascend

As the name suggest, it’s a ‘jewel’ of a fort situated atop a hill overlooking the Bhandardara region. Kalsubai peak and the Konkan-Kada are visible from here, along with a number of waterfalls!

Standing tall amid other great peaks of Alang, Kulang, Kalsubai, and Katrabai, this fort is also a part of the Ajoba mountain range. The caves up there can shelter dozens of trekkers at a time. The view of lakes from atop will leave you speechless!

◆Major attractions ◆

★ Wild Flowers Special
★ Jewel Fort
★ Enjoy scenic views of Bhandardara
★ Experience nature at its best!

Day 0: (15.10.22)
10:00 pm: Meet the Deccan Hikers & Outdoors Team

Depart for Ratangad, Pickups on the way

Pune –
10:00 – Swargate
10:15 – Shivajinagar
10:45 – Nashik Phata

Mumbai –
12:30 – Kasara Station

Day 1: (16.10.22)
05.00 am: Reach Base Village
06.00 am: Breakfast and freshen up
07:00 am : Commencement of the trek after briefing and a short introduction
10.00 am: Reach Ratangad Top; Explore the Fort and witness some of the other peaks from top
11.00 am: Start descending
01.30 pm: Reach base village
02:00 pm: Lunch at Base Village
03.30 pm: Start return journey
10.00 pm: Reach Home Tentatively.

_(Above mentioned timings are tentative.)_
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◆Fee’s – 1299 /-

✅ *INCLUSIONS*
◆Transportation by Non AC Private Vehicle.
◆Toll /Permit /Parking Fees.
◆Morning Tea & Breakfast
◆Lunch
◆Certified & Experienced Guidance of Deccan H&O
◆Basic First Aid

*EXCLUSIONS*
◆ Any food/beverages during travel
◆ Personal expenses
◆ Insurance of any kind medical, hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses
◆ Any item not covered under inclusions.

*MONSOON MEASURES:*
◆ Keep emergency numbers handy
◆ Cover your backpack with a rain cover while trekking
◆ Wrap all your things in plastic in the haversack
◆ Follow existing trails and do not stray away.
◆ Equip yourself against pesky insects

*THINGS TO CARRY*
◆ Identity card
◆ Head torch
◆ 2 litres water
◆ Trekking shoes
◆ Enerzyl powder or Glucon D powder
◆ Snacks / Biscuits
◆ Extra pair of clothes
◆ Clean napkin or towel
◆ Rain coat/ Poncho / Wind cheater (Avoid umbrella)
◆ Haversack or backpack (No sling bags)
◆ Please carry personal medicines if any
◆ Extra masks & hand sanitizer

*RULES*
◆ In mountains & jungles, smoking / spraying deos attracts honeybees and one has to face dangerous “honeybee attack” where survival of the person is difficult, hence smoking / deodrants is strictly prohibited.
◆ Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited. If found will be expelled from the group.
◆ Leader’s decision will be final and binding.
◆ Deccan H&O reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
◆ Telephonic confirmation for booking is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.
◆ Please do not carry handbags or jholas or sling bags on treks.
◆ Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we do not take any liability for the same.

*COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES*
◆ Each member of the group (participants/leaders/ clients & staff) wears a protective mask while interacting with each other. Do carry few unused, disposable masks.

◆ It is strongly recommended to wear caps, full sleeves shirts, and full trousers and shoes for adventure activities. It reduces exposure to your body parts.

◆ If the location of your adventure activity is too crowded then be prepared to leave or wait for the crowd to disperse/for your turn.

*PAYMENT DETAILS*
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2. Send your contribution on the following details:

*Payment Mode*
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8888448969

*Bank Transfer*
Bank of Maharashtra
Name:- Deccan Hikers and Outdoors
Branch: Murud Janjira
IFSC :- MAHB 0000909
A/c No:- 60402437049

Google pay / Phone pay – 8888448969

*Feel free to contact if there are any doubts or questions in mind*
Atul – 8888448969 ( Mumbai )
Sanketa – 9503171654 ( Pune )

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