Ratangad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking the locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area. This fort is located in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra. It is on the boundary of Ahmednagar and Thane districts. The fort is about 2000 years old. This fort is covered with beautiful flowering plants in November. Ratangad is also called Jewels of the Fort.
Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called ‘Nedhe’ or ‘Eye of the Needle’.The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak. The sculptures of Lord Ganesh and Hanuman are seen on the main gate It also has many wells on the top.
The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam(arthar dam) is built on this river.From the top of the fort neighbouring forts like Alang, kulang, Madan gad, Harishchandragad, Patta are seen easily.
Major Attractions:
Amruteshwar Temple
View of entire Bhandardara dam
Rock cut water tanks on the fort
Needle hole hilltop, caves, remains of the fort
12:30 pm Depart for Samrad in a local transport
03:30 am Arrive in base village and start trek after introduction
06:30 pm Reach top, explore the surrounding, feel the quest of being on the highest hill top of the surrounding
07:30 pm Start descending towards the base
09:30 pm Reach base village, freshen up and have breakfast
10:30 pm Leave for Kasara in local transport.
01:00 pm Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet soon
Event Fee: Rs.950/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
Activities : Trekking , Sightseeing
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | 950 / Adult( With Tax ) |
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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