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The pick up is at Bisleri Junction, with stops along the way at Pritam Hotel - Dadar (E) and Teen hath Naka - Thane Google Maps pin for Bisleri Junction: https://goo.gl/maps/fJCdNDfdbVu7UjVV6
A gorgeous trek in many aspects, not just because it takes you into the splendid Sayhadris, but also because it does so in the monsoon. During these months, the Western Ghats blosssom into a rain-soaked paradise. There are waterfalls, mossy trails to navigate, tropical forests with lush green colours, and wildflowers everywhere. Ratangad is a towering 2000 year old fort with rock-cut water cisterns and caves at the top, carvings on the main gate, and a temple too. The most stunning feature is the rock peak of the fort, with a cavity at the top called the Eye of the Needle, or the 'Nedhe'.
Found at an altitude of 4255 feet, Ratangad fort is a historic fort in the Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra. It overlooks not only the Bhandardara region but also several beautiful peaks such as Alang, Kulang, Kokankada, Katrabai and Kalsubai. An overnight bus journey takes you to Ratanwadi village, from where your 11 km trek to the top of the fort will begin. Once at the fort, enjoy the views, the history behind it and its intrinsic architecture, before heading back to the base.
Catch scenic views of Bhandardara. | Trek through beautiful forests. | Stop to splash in waterfalls along your way. | Embark on this easy to reach destination.
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Do make sure you're at the Bisleri Junction in Andheri by 21:00 hrs. You'll board the bus that will drive you to the start point of the Ratangad trek. Overnight in the bus.
Overnight in non ac bus.
Do make sure you're at the Bisleri Junction in Andheri by 21:00 hrs. You'll board the bus that will drive you to the start point of the Ratangad trek. Overnight in the bus.
Mumbai
Ratanwadi Village
21:00 PM
No meals provided
If cancellation is done 10 days or more before the start of the Ratangad trek: 75% will be refunded.
If cancellation is done 5-10 days prior to the start of the Ratangad trek: 50% will be refunded.
If the cancellation is done 0-5 days before the start of the Ratangad trek: No refund.
No show: No refund.
If you wish to transfer your booking to someone else, or reschedule to another date, the cancellation policy will apply, and only the applicable refund amount will be transferred or rescheduled.
Smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco or consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the Ratangad trek.
You must stick with your group at all times.
No damage should be inflicted on monuments or natural environments.
You must adhere to the instructions of the trek leader at all times.
Taking photos or selfie near the edges of cliffs are not allowed on the Ratangad trek.
Participants are requested to carry trash back to the city and dispose of it in dustbins.