Hello Friends, We at Trek Mates India are glad to invite you for a Monsoon Trek to Ratangad on 8th June, Sunday 2014. (Starting on 7th Night)
Some information about the place:
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Endurance Level: Medium
Height: apprx. 4255 ft.
Base Village: Ratanwadi
(Pics has been sourced from the internet)
Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.
(Pics has been sourced from the internet)
At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors.
Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.
At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors.
Ratangad has still the remains of fort with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accomodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns 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. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via tryambak Darwaza.
The itinerary for the trek will be as follows:
Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11:30pm on 7th June
Payment Details:
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Meeting Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @11:30pm on 7th June
Pickup Point : Nitin Company Junction , Thane @12:00am
Reach Base Village by 5 am
Rest in the bus till 6am
Breakfast at the base village
Rest in the bus till 6am
Breakfast at the base village
Introduction Round
Start Trek by 7.30 am
Reach Top by 10.30 am
Explore the Fort and Lunch
Start Trek by 7.30 am
Reach Top by 10.30 am
Explore the Fort and Lunch
Start Descending by 2.30 pm
Reach Base Village by 4.30 pm
Start our Return Journey by 5pm
Evening Snacks on the way
Evening Snacks on the way
Reach Mumbai by 9-10 pm (Depend on Traffic)
The cost for the trek will be INR 900/- per head,
which includes,
which includes,
Travelling from Dadar to Dadar by Private NON AC BUS,
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Breakfast and Evening Refreshments.
Guide and TMI Expertise Charges.
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit Full payment into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Account Details
ICICI Current Account No: 148805500050
Name: Straub
Ifsccode: icic0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Name: Straub
Ifsccode: icic0001488
Branch: Kalwa
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
One Packets of Energy Drink like Glucon D or Electral,
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.
Identity proof (Must),
Lunch for the day
A bottle of water (Minimum 2 Ltrs),
One Packets of Energy Drink like Glucon D or Electral,
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory),
Camera (Optional),
Cap etc,
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks.
Its raining these days, so pack yr bags accordingly to save them from getting wet. Double pack your valuables in plastic bags.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Nilesh Patil : 8655588508
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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visit us at Trek Mates India's own office cum Sales Store @STRAUB
Shop No 5, Krishna Building,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,
Dada Patil Wadi,
Near Thane Station,
Regards,
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