About The Event
Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed a 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 (Amruteshwar) 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 Trek Event Details
Ratangad trek difficulty level Medium
Ratangad trek endurance level Medium
Ratangad height 4255 feet
Ratangad trek base village Ratanwadi / Samrad
Ratangad Trek Event Itinerary
Day Zero - Saturday
Board the CSMT – Kasara fast local. Train timings along the route:
08:44 pm CSMT
08:51 pm Byculla
08:58 pm Dadar
09:07 pmKurla
09:11 pmGhatkopar
09:26 pmThane
09:42 pmDombivli
09:52 pmKalyan
11:04 pmKasara
11:15 pm — Meet your trek leader at Kasara Railway Station.
11:30 pm — Drive to the base village by private vehicle.
Day 1 (Sunday) — the trek
03:00 am Reach base village, freshen up
03:30 am Introduction, briefing and start the trek
06:00 amReach the fort and watch the sunrise
07:00 amBreakfast and explore Ratangad Fort
10:00 amBegin the descent
01:00 pmReach the base village
01:30 pm Lunch
02:30 pmStart the return journey
05:00 pm Approximate arrival back at Kasara Railway Station
From Pune
Day Zero
09:45 pm - Meet us at McDonald`s, Deccan. (https://goo.gl/maps/vDqyKCHanhSMxG1M6)
10:00 pm - Move towards base village.
10:20 pm - Pick up at New Shivaji nagar bus stop. (https://goo.gl/maps/SfmCVQFKPsGLZtcc7)
10:40 pm - Pick up at Nashik Phata. (https://goo.gl/maps/3FkGAuJrKrkip2wj6)
Day One
05:00 am - Reach at base.
05:30 am - Have breakfast.
06:00 am - Start ascending.
09:00 am - Reach on top and explore the fort.
11:00 am - Start descending.
02:00 pm - Reach base village and have lunch. Simple veg thali.
03:00 pm - Start return journey towards Pune.
11:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Pune. (Depend upon traffic)
What is included in the tour
1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
Travel by private bus
Trek Leader expertise charges
Please Note
You may board the same train from whichever station is most convenient for you.
The train will not wait — missing the train means missing the Ratangad trek, and no refund will be provided in that case.
Difficulty: Ratangad Fort is a medium-grade trek and needs good endurance. Carry enough water, wear full-sleeved clothing, and use proper hiking shoes.
Transport is arranged based on the final participant count.
Things to Carry
2/3 liters of water
Proper face mask or shield
Sanitizer
Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
Good Torch must with extra battery
Jacket
Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
Sun Cap and Sunscreen
Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
Identity Proof
Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
Double pack your valuables/phones in plastic bags
