"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. It 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.
Things to carry: 1. A Haversack/Backpack 2. Good trekking shoes (Compulsory) 3. Water bottle 2 litters (Compulsory) 4. Extra cloths & socks. Chapple 5. Hat, Goggle, Camera, Binoculars 6. Some ready to eat food/cake/Biscuit 7. At least 2 Lemons, Glucose-D, Odomos & personal medicine 8. Identity proof (Must) 9. Raincoat/poncho 10. Pack your bags with polythene to protect from water
Cost Includes: • Private Vehicle Transport (Non AC) from Pune to Pune. • Breakfast/Tea • Packed Lunch • Expertise charges & first aid
Exclusions: • Any kind of Personal expenses • Insurance.
Pickup Points: • Purple Office: 'Devi Heights' Near Omkareshwar Temple at 5:45 AM • BSNL office: Nalstop at 6:10 AM • Kothrud: Vanaz Bus Stop at 6:20 AM • Kothrud Bus Depot at 6:30 AM
Note: • A buffer time of 15 min at all pickup points will be given. • Any person found Smoking and drinking will be debarred from the group. • Changes in the schedule will be subject to the situation at that point of time. • As we are going in vicinity of nature, no one will throw any garbage in that area and will carry it back home. • Minimum 10 PAX is required to depart the Trek.
“Vehicles will be arranged as per the group size. It can we Bus, CAR or Tempo Traveller“