Monsoon Trek to Ratangad Fort

Ratangad is a hill fort near Ratan Wadi. This time we are going to ascend Vai Sandhan Valley and this is going to be exciting. Overlooking one of the oldest artificial catchment areas. The fort is about 2000 years old. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called Nedhe or Eye of the Needle. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. The base village Ratanwadi has an Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. The fort is the origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam is built on this river.

Jewels of the fort Ratangad
Height: 4255ft Approx
Grade: Medium
Cost : 1100/- Per Person

Includes:

• Travelling from Kasara to Kasara
• Breakfast, Tea and Lunch
• Expertise Charges.

Exclusions:

• Any food/beverages during travel
• Personal expenses
• Insurance of any kind Medical, Hospitalization, evacuation and related expenses
• Any item not covered under inclusions

Things To Be carried:

• Identity proof (must)
• Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.(optional)
• A bottle of water (at-least 2 Ltrs) Compulsory
• Windcheater (Compulsory)
• TORCH with extra batteries Cap, etc.
• Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
• Camera(Optional)
• A good trekking shoes, extra pair of floaters, extra clothes.
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
• Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
• Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.

Rules

• No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol.
• Be a group - its not a race.
• No littering please. We are educated
• The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.