Trek to Jewel Fort Ratangad on Sunday, 2nd November 2014 with Vibes Outdoors

Dear Vibers ,

We are glad to invite you trek to Ratangad on Sunday 2nd November 2014.

Brief Introduction about Ratangad: -

Region: Igatpuri
Fort Height: 4225 ft. ( Above M.S.L. )
Type: Hill
Grade: Medium

Base Village : Ratanwadi
District: Ahmednagar As the name speaks, Ratanad is described as “Jewel Fort of Sahayadri”. It gets the name as it is origin for the river “Amrutvahini”. Located in the district of Ahmednagar, it stands tall to 4255 feet above mean sea level. The fort is about 2000 years old and is situated at banks of Bhandardara lake.

The main attraction of this fort is “Amurteshwar” temple which falls into “Hemadpant Era” ( way back to eighth century ). It truly defines the ancient sculpture of our great ancestors due to it’s carving.

                 Ratangad is a natural rock peak with a cavity at top that measure 10 feet high and 60 feets wide, thus forming a needle eye sort of appearance called as “Nedhe”. This is caused due to Wind Erosion and one can experience the nature’s power over there. 

   It has a water cistern which is usually filled with water throughout the year and was one of the largest rainwater catchment area for its time.
     Fort has a main entrance called as “Tryambak Darwaza.” Also we have some remains of smaller entrance to the fort called as “Chor Darwaza”. Two ladders have been added to provide easy access to the main fort area.

                                                    

                                                   

Journey Details: -

 
Saturday, 1st November 2014

Catch following train from CST at 10.50 IST

Time Table

10:50 pm : CST

10:57 pm : Byculla

11:04 pm : Dadar

11:12 pm : Kurla

11:17 pm : Ghatkopar

11:31 pm : Thane

11:54 pm : Dombivali

00:03 am : Kalyan

01:18 am : Kasara

Sunday, 2nd November2014

01:30 am : Travel from Kasara to Ratanwadi by private vehicle

04.30 am : Reach base village, take Some rest.

08:30 am : break fast, round of interaction, know each other, instructions(do’s and dont’s.)

09:00 am : Start Trek.

12:00 am : Reach top and enjoy view.

12.30 pm : Start descending down.

02.00 pm : Descend down completely.

02.30 pm : Lunch at base village       

03.00 pm : Start journey to Kasara.

06.00 pm : Catch train to- Mumbai      

(Timings may vary, with subject to individual’s pace at trek and traffic conditions)

Trek Fees:- INR 900.00 per Person, includes traveling by private transport from Kasara to Kasara, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and Refreshments

Payment details:

Name of Current Acc Holder        :  VIBES OUTDOORS
Bank name                                     :  ICICI
Bank account number                  :  187905500086
Bank branch name and address :  Kalyan Shivaji Chowk Branch

IFSC code for bank                       :  ICIC0001879

Contact : 
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  Deepak 9422682020

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Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry:

1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (1.5 ltr).

3. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.

4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

5. Torch with extra batteries.

6. Personal medicines

7. A good trekking shoes.

 

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Regards,

Team Vibes Outdoors