Ratangad Fort Trek - From Mumbai & Pune

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 Monsoon Special Trek Cost
From Mumbai: Rs. 1599/- per person
From Pune: Rs. 1499/- per person

Ratangad Monsoon Special Trek Event Itinerary
From Mumbai
Day Zero - Saturday
09:15 pm - Meet at Borivali National Park main gate. (https://goo.gl/maps/65qVB7H4swdFjjWs6)
09:30 pm - Leave for the trek.
09:40 pm – Pick up at Virwani Bus Stop, Goregaon. (https://goo.gl/maps/youofNYahBSwqsms8)
10:00 pm - Pick up at Gundavali Bus Stop, Andheri East. (https://goo.gl/maps/gorbeX9fencdiqfh8)
10:15 pm - Pick up at Kalanagar bus stop, Bandra. (https://goo.gl/maps/CAsqYFeK8aTRBk9B7)
10:30 pm - Pick up at Everard Nagar bus stop, Sion. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLw5e7K6QTbwywa99)
10:40 pm - Pick up at Amar Mahal, Ghatkopar. (https://goo.gl/maps/WMNcKa6s1oGqXH3M9)
11:00 pm - Pick up at Teen Hath Naka, Thane. (https://goo.gl/maps/roD3hTiZMLgvFJSH9)
11:45 pm - Pick up at Kalyan Bypass. (https://goo.gl/maps/QNV2eeJYNKEXGi9Z6)
Day One - Sunday:
05:00 am - Reach base village and freshen up.
05:30 am - Breakfast at the base village.
06:00 am - Start ascending.
09:00 am - Reach at the top and explore.
10:00 am - Start descending.
01:00 pm - Reach at base village.
01:30 pm - Have lunch.
02:30 pm - Start the return journey.
11:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Mumbai. (Depend upon traffic)

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

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