Trek from Ratangad to Harishchandragad
Ratangad
3 Days2 Nights
Event Overview
Ratangad: Jewel Fort – 4250 feet above MSL (Approx)
The fort is origin for the river Pravara / Amrutvahini . The Bhandardara dam is built on this river. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called ‘Nedhe’ or ‘Eye of the Needle’; formed by natural erosion, it is big enough to accommodate a group of ten people and the view of the entire region from here is absolutely amazing. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. Ratangad, a jewel fort of Sahyadris has conventionally said to have 2 routes. One, from Ratanwadi village via Ganesh Darwaja and the other from Samrad village via Trimbak Darwaja. We will be climbing the fort from Trimbak Darwaja & will be descending via Ganesh Darwaja.
Harishchandragad – 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who wrote the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
The fort is origin for the river Pravara / Amrutvahini . The Bhandardara dam is built on this river. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called ‘Nedhe’ or ‘Eye of the Needle’; formed by natural erosion, it is big enough to accommodate a group of ten people and the view of the entire region from here is absolutely amazing. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. Ratangad, a jewel fort of Sahyadris has conventionally said to have 2 routes. One, from Ratanwadi village via Ganesh Darwaja and the other from Samrad village via Trimbak Darwaja. We will be climbing the fort from Trimbak Darwaja & will be descending via Ganesh Darwaja.
Harishchandragad – 4500 Feet above MSL (Approx)
Harishchandragad: The fort is quite ancient, considered to be from the medieval period. The Great sage Changdev (one who wrote the epic Tatvasaar), used to meditate here in 14th century. The caves are also from the same period. Harishchandragad was captured by the Marathas in 1747 from the Moguls.
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Event Details
Schedule
Day 1 - Departure
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Day 2 - Start Trek to Harishchandragad
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Meal
Breakfast
Lunch
High Tea
Dinner
Adventure Activities
Trekking
Amenities
Firstaid
Pickup Drop
Guide
Transportation
Train, Private Vehicle
Pickup Details
Pickup Time: 01.00 AM Drop Time: 04.00 PM
Things To Carry
- Identity Proof
- Windcheaters
- Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
- A good trekking shoes
- Some ready to eat food
- Plum cakes
- Biscuits etc.
- Sleeping Bag
- Pleases do not carry sling bags
- Jholas
- Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.
- Torch with spare batteries
Policy
Included
- Traveling from Kasara till Kalyan,
- Food (3 Meals, 2 Breakfast)
- Expertise
- GST
Excluded
- Mineral Water; Beverages
- Anything not mentioned in above inclusion list
Terms & Conditions
Smoking cigarette, chewing tobacco or related products and consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited on the trek. Anyone found in possession of the same or consuming it will be expelled from the trek. No refund will be provided.