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Ratangad is a hill fort near Ratan Wadi, This time we are going to ascend Vai Sandhan Valley and this is going to be exciting . Overlooking one of the oldest artificial catchment areas. The fort is about 2000 years old. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called Nedhe or Eye of the Needle. Ratangad was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites. The base village Ratanwadi has an Amruteshwar temple which is famous for its carvings. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam is built on this river.
ITINERARY
Start Journey from CST towards Kasara by last local train by 00:10 am which reaches Kasara by 02:45 am. Further proceed to base village. Reach Samrad by 06:00 am. Freshen Up and have break-fast. After Introduction and briefing session, start ascending the Trimbak Darvaja. Reach at the top by 11:00 am. Explore the Cave and the Fort and enjoy the picturesque of the Ratangad “Nedha”. Have Lunch and start descending to Ratanwadi. En-route visit Amruteshwar Temple and proceed back to Kasara.
THINGS TO CARRY
Things to carry: Dinner for the night is compulsory
