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SUMMARY:Ratangad Flower Special Trek | Jewel of Maharashtra | Karvi | Sonki - 12 October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event Link: tours/ratangad-trekThe Ratangad Flower Special Trek is a perfect blend of adventure\, history\, and nature’s beauty. Situated in the Sahyadri mountain range\, Ratangad Fort offers a thrilling trek through lush green landscapes and blooming wildflower fields. The highlight of the trek is the seasonal bloom of Karvi flowers\, which cover the hillsides every 8 years\, creating a stunning visual treat for nature lovers.This trek is not just about flowers—it also takes you to the historic Ratangad Fort\, which is over 2\,000 years old and offers panoramic views of nearby peaks like Alang\, Kulang\, and Kalsubai. The trail is filled with scenic valleys\, small streams\, and challenging ascents\, making it an exciting experience for adventure enthusiasts. \nTrek is a must-do experience\, offering a rare chance to witness the beauty of blooming Karvi flowers along with the thrill of reaching a historic fort.?Meeting Point: Kasara?Difficulty Level: Moderate Grade Trek?Event Type: One Day Trek?Cost: 750 Onwards?Suitable for: All Age Groups?Contact DetailsWhatsApp Chat: +91 7719800777Contact Person: AditiInstagram: mischieftreks/Facebook: facebook.com/MischiefTreks/Website: ?Click on Find Tickets or Click on the event link given above to get more DETAILS of the event  \nfacebook.com/events/874388211239704/?event_time_id=874388257906366
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LOCATION:Ratangad Fort Trek – 11 October 2022\, Igatpuri\, 422403\, IN
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SUMMARY:Bhatkanti Trek to Ratangad Fort - 13 October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dear Trekkers\, \n*BHATKANTI Trekkers* invite you all for *”Ratangad Fort”* Trek Via Samradhon 13 October\, 2024(Leaving on 12th October 2024) \n*Place:Ratan Wadi\, Bhandardara \,Igatpuri\, District: Nashik\, Maharashtra.*Difficulty Level: MediumHeight: – 1297 m  4255 ft*_Event Fee: Rs. 1200 /_* \n(*Fee includes* – 2 Teas & 1 Breakfasts\, 1 Lunch \, Private Vehicle Transportation from Kasarato Samradh (Base Village) & ‘BHATKANTI’ Expertise *) \n*Cost exclude* – all food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above. Any personal expenditure\, (Toiletries\, medicines\, etc.) \nAttractions of the Trek: –“Ratan” means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. Geographically Ratangad is on the banks of Bhandardara lake in Ahmednagar district at a height of 4255 feet above sea level. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadri looks very much lost in time.A 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva\, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi\, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors\, is at the base of this fort. Ratangad has still the remains of fortress with bastions and stone walls. Caves on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accommodate 25 people at a time. Water systems are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left; one can see Rani Mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close. This side has also some fortification left\, but most of it is damaged. Climbing up on the northern side\, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock\, locally called nedhe) in the rock face\, mostly made by wind. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Decend to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khutta Pinnacle via Trimbak Darwaja. \nWhat to see:1) Nedhe’ or ‘Eye of the Needle2) Amruteshwar Temple3) Ratnadevi Temple4) Old Water Tank5) Ganesh Darwaza6) Tryambak Darwaza7) Katarbai\, Ajoba\, kalsubai Peak View \nFor Registration Link: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc89J7gBno199IqSo64YTR73Zs03yZpXX5KKI2q6Sic7EH-rw/viewform \nTrek Leaders:*Mumbai*Sachin : 8655360160Shubham : 9403179048 \n*Pune*Shashank : 9820161989Poonam : 9766638241 \nItinerary:Saturday\, 12th Oct\, 202410:50 p.m. – Journey begins by local train to Kasara Station. We’ll be in 2nd coach from beginning (CSMT Side 2nd Coach)(*Please check the train schedule mentioned below\, Train will halt on all stations after Mulund.Participants can catch same train from their respective stations\, please inform same to Trek Leaders or Event Coordinators.*Participants need to buy railway ticket of their own to/from their respective station.* \nSunday\, 13th Oct\, 202401:30 a.m.Start Road journey by local Jeep to Samrad Village04:00 a.mReach Samradh Base Village05:30 a.m. Freshen up\, Tea & Breakfast\, Introduction Round.06:30 a.m. Starts Trek Towards Ratangad fort08:00 a.m. Reach to top of fort\, Explore the Fort01:00 p.mLunch break top on Fort02:30 p.m. Start descending fort03:30 p.mStart journey to home with trek memories by Private Vehicle.05:30 p.m.Reach Station\, Return journey to Mumbai by local train06:07 p.m.Reach Dadar Station\, Good Byes with Trek Memories to cherish… \nGood Byes with Trek Memories to cherish… \n*Things to carry: Compulsory*1. Recommended to wear Full body covering clothes during Trek – 2 sets (wearing Jeans is not recommended)\,2. Swimwear (quick dry) according to your preference\,3. Cap\, Sunglasses\, Scarves\, Sunscreen Lotion Etc4. 2 liters of drinking water in household Water Bottles.5. Head or Handheld Torch with extra batteries.6. Eatables like Fruits\, Plum Cakes\, Biscuits etc. for hunger pangs.7. Please Carry Glucon-D\, Electrol\, Enerzyl or Vital-Z for energy boost & to avoid Dehydration8. Personal Medicines\, if you are on any kindly inform Trek Leaders about the same.9. A good Haversack\, to keep all of the above things in it. Proper coverings for your gadgets like Mobiles & Cameras.10. Photo ID card Compulsory. \n*Rules & Regulations:*1. Consumption of Alcohol is strictly forbidden during event.2. Trek Leader’s decision will be final & abiding to all participants.3. *‘BHATKANTI Trekkers’ reserves their right to change/cancel/deviate the event according to the need of time during event.*4. Please avoid wearing precious ornaments. (Its sole responsibility lies with participants.)5. *Strictly no garbage* *Do not throw any garbage anywhere during the trek**Our Policy:* – Don’t leave anything behind except your footprints and Don’t take away anything except happy memories. \nTrain ScheduleKasara Local10:50 – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus10:57 – Byculla11:05 – Dadar11:13 – Kurla11:18 – Ghatkopar11:30 – Mulund11:34 – Thane11:50 – Dombivali12:01 – Kalyan12:06 – Shahad12:09 – Ambivali12:15 – Titwala12:35 – Asangaon01:12 – KasaraU miss train\, U miss trek.
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LOCATION:Ratangad Fort\, Ratangad Fort
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