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Small Steps Adventures One Day Trek To Ratangad Fort

Small Steps Adventures One Day Trek to Ratangad Fort Type: Hill fortHeight: 4255 ftGrade: Easy-MediumEndurance: MediumBase Village: RatanwadiRegion: Kalsubai Ratangad is located on the border of Ahmednagar and Thane District. It is believed to be part of Akole Taluka of Ahmednagar District. Ratangad fort is 175 kms and 185 kms away from Mumbai & Pune respectively. It is visited mostly during monsoon as many flowers in this region blossom around same time. Trek to Ratangad is fort is considered to be of Medium level as one has to counter some Water Streams and Slippery Patches to reach the top. The Eye of the Needle at the top is the main attraction of this fort. Ratnagad also has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan & Trimbak. One may also find numerous Wells and Water Cisterns at the top. There are also 2 caves at the top. One with the Temple and the other one is used for stay. From this point, one can view various other forts of nearby region such as Alang, Madan, Kulang, Harishchandragad & Patta Fort. Itinerary: Day 0 We will leave on Saturday night by 10.50 pm CST - KASARA local which reaches Kasara at 1.18 am on Sunday. Don't forget to buy return tickets of local train. Day 1 We are Waiting for you Meet at Kasara Railway Station at 1:30 am we will leave in our Transfer Vehicle to Ratanwadi, which is the base village of Ratangad Fort. Fun Introduction Round We will reach the Ratnawadi Village by 4 am. Relax for a while, freshen up and begin the trek to Ratangad around 5:30 am before a brief Fun Oriented Introduction Round. Ratangad, here we come! Enjoy the uphill climb to Ratangad as you drench your feet in Water Streams and Mud. Don’t forget to help your fellow trekkers in tricky situations. As the trek is of 3 hours, we will have breakfast en route. Yay, we are here! We will reach Ratangad fort around 8:30 am. Savour the view and the chillness of the air this fort offers. Explore the fort, its caves, its doors, Water Cisterns and Wells and the sight ... Read more source https://mumbaihikers.com/m/events/view/Small-Steps-Adventures-One-Day-Trek-To-Ratangad-Fort

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When the concrete jungle of Mumbai starts to make us cringe, we leave aside everything and wish to escape someplace where the level of oxygen in the air isn’t harmful and the place emits good vibes and calmness.

On one such occasion when the city chaos started closing in on us and choking us, we tried escaping to a hidden gem of Maharashtra.  Around 150 Kms away from Mumbai lies the hidden gem – Bhandardara in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It is also home to Mount Kalsubai which is the highest peak of Maharashtra and is also referred to as the “Everest of Maharashtra” Considering we both knew this place it wasn’t a tough decision to decide and shortlist our escapade this time.  We drove down to Bhandardara during our mini Diwali vacation on our 2 wheelers. We started at 4ish in the evening and managed to reach here by 8:30 with a few food breaks.

  Mumbai to Bhandardara

After a Scenic and smooth ride through the Mumbai Nashik highway, one needs to cover a very rough patch of Road towards right from Ghoti Naka leading to this hidden gem, Bhandardara.  A place that gives you good vibes and calms your soul.  The road is adventurous and scenic since we crossed Kasara Ghat and then the edgy rough patch till Bhandardara with a view of Kalsubai, Ratangad, Harishchandra gad fort etc.

The specialty of this getaway is the Arthur Lake that is formed by a dam constructed during the British rule on river Pravara. It is a very clear and placid lake which is bounded by thick canopied forests of the Sahyadri hills. It provides a natural environment, mountains, waterfalls and countless other historic spots near the dam.

  Upon reaching Bhandardara, we, as usual, went without any pre-bookings ventured out looking for stay options, after discovering a decent accommodation to dump our bags and get freshened up we went galavanting around spending the major part of our night on the pier of the lake. The temperature started dropping drastically while we enjoyed our long chats and some light snacks under the star-spangled sky. We finally wrapped up and went to our respective hotel to catch some sleep before our long adventurous day to begin.

Stay/ Accommodation

There are ample of lodging and a few hotels/ resorts available in Bhandardara but it isn’t  too commercial which is the whole beauty of this hill station.  You will find options from budget to mid-range  accommodations

MTDC Holiday Resort: It is one of the most popular accommodations in the hill station. It offers clean rooms that are affordable. Being a state govt option they naturally provide the best view of the location, its right up on the hill and overlooks the lake. It has options from Dorm to budget rooms to family suites that overlook the beautiful Bhandardara Lake.  It also has a cafeteria type restaurant that serves basic comfort food and nothing fancy.

Anandvan Resort: It’s a mid-range hotel offering good rooms and amenities. They even have a buffet spread in their restaurant and the location is perfect for relaxation. Though it is right next to MTDC, it doesn’t have the full view of the lake.

If you decide to take a stroll in the area behind MTDC you will discover a more populated market area with various accommodation which is very easy on the pocket too. Though they won’t offer a view if it’s only for dumping your bags and exploring further, these options are pretty reasonable with a variety of restaurants around.

We had the most reasonable and scrumptious Veg & Nonveg food at a local restaurant in the market are.

On day 2 we started around 9 am, had our breakfast at the same restaurant and started our journey of completing the circle around Arthur lake. The road stretches to 50 km encircling the Arthur Lake in a closed loop pattern, a tour to this road will take you to various attraction points with a spectacular view throughout the journey. If you leave post breakfast it will take you roughly 7 hours to cover the entire patch, view most of these sites and be back after a good long bathing at the lake.

Bhandardara Encircled Road

On your journey of covering the loop of Arthur lake, you will also find a lot of small villages and huts after every few kilometers with the villagers.

After our gala time and refreshing bath at the lake, we headed back to our hotel rooms. The dip at this lake will ensure giving enough nourishment to your skin and hair as the same is unpolluted.

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  We had our dinner at a local restaurant and headed out to find a camping spot. We spent the night in tents and bonfire that was set ahead of MTDC resort giving a more clear view of the lake and a spectacular sight to witness the sunset, you are assured to wake up to an amazing sight of the locals washing their clothes, children diving into the lake and people doing their mundane chores collaboratively.

  Sightseeing & attractions  – Randha Falls, Umbrella Falls, Ghatghar, Kalsubai Peak, Ratanwadi village, Amruteshwar temple, Ratangad fort etc

Wilson Dam: Built-in 1910 across River Pravara, Wilson Dam is situated at a height of 150 m above sea level. It’s one of the oldest dams in the country. The opening of gates creates two 60 to 80 feet cascades of water that plummet to the rocks below. It’s a spectacular view. Tourists can amble in the circular garden located at the base of the dam. Two waterfalls also cascade down the dam during the monsoon.

Randha Falls: Randha Falls is a good waterfall to visit. The roaring River Pravara descends down from a height of 170 ft into a gorge. However, the waterfalls are best viewed during monsoons and is dried on other parts of the year.

Ghatghar: Located 22 km from Bhandardara, Ghatghar is a viewpoint in the area. It offers views of the Sahyadri ranges.

Mount Kalsubai: from Bhandardara Tourist can see the highest peak of the Sahyadri range, mount Kalsubai. Kalsubai with its height and view is popular for trekking and so are the hills near Kalsubai. The trek is physically demanding, as Bhandardara is located on a hill and to reach this place one has to do lots of trekking.

Amruteshwar Temple: Amruteshwar Temple is dedicated to Shiva and is 8 km away from Arthur Lake. It is in a beautiful setting, surrounded by peaks. The temple is believed to be over 1200 years old and is carved out of stone. It was constructed by the Shilahaar family. Do pay a visit to this temple when in this hill station or just visit to admire its architecture that still stands strong even today.

Ratnagad:  Located near the MTDC resort, Ratangad Fort was captured by Shivaji and is over 2,000 years old. The fort offers a bird’s eye view of the hill station and has a natural rock peak called ‘eye of the needle’.

Sandhan Vally: Located 25 km from Bhandardara, behind Samrad village. It’s a beautiful valley amidst the magnifieciently beautiful shayadri range. Sandhan Valley, also known as Valley of suspense or Valley of Shadow, is one of the greatest canyons in the splendid setting of Sahyadri Western Ghats

The best time to visit Bhandardara is from September to February when the weather is convenient to explore the outdoors post monsoon. It is very hot and dry during the summer season from March to May.  We once visited this during May it looked nothing less than a mini Grand Canyon to us.

Things to carry- Comfortable shoes, extra clothes if you intend to take a dip in the lake, some extra sheets if you plan to go camping here.

    Boundless Beauty- Bhandardara When the concrete jungle of Mumbai starts to make us cringe, we leave aside everything and wish to escape someplace where the level of oxygen in the air isn't harmful and the place emits good vibes and calmness.