TMI- Pune: Trek to Ratangad on 26th Sept 2010.

Hello Friends,


We at Trek Mates India-Pune are glad to invite You for a one day trek to Ratangad on 26th Sept 2010, (Starting on 25th night).

Some information about the fort:
Type: Hill Fort
Grade: Medium
Height: apprx. 4255 ft.
Appx. time to reach the top: 3 hrs from the base village
Base Village: Ratanwadi


Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. It is located in the district of Ahmednagar and is located about 4255 feet above sea level. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time.


At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amurteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors.


Ratangad has still the remains of fortress with bastions and stone walls. Cave on the top is cut from the rock face and can easily accomodate 25 people at a time. Water cisterns are usually filled with water throughout the year and trekkers use them as water source. Eastern side of the fort has some fortification left, one can see Rani mahal here. From the southern side on can see Katrabai and Ajoba fort very close. This side has also some fortification left, but most of it is damaged. Climbing up on the northern side, one can see natural orifice (hole in rock, locally called nedhe) in the rock face, mostly made by wind. This orifice is big enough to be seen from base of the fort and can accommodate about 6-7 people at a time. Strong winds can be experienced at this orifice. Climbing down the nedhe to the western end of the fort leads closest to the Khuta pinnacle via tryambak Darwaza.




The tentative itinerary for the Trek will be as given below:
Meeting point: Swargate Bus stop at 11.pm sharp.
 Travel by private vehicle till the base Village,
 Rest till dusk in the bus itself.
 Early morning have breakfast, Visit Amruteshwar Temple and then start our trek by 7.30 am.
 Reach the top in 3 hrs.
 Explore the surroundings and start descending by 3.pm.
 Reach the base till 5.00pm.
 Start our return journey after evening refreshments.
 If time permits we may opt to visit Randha falls. (Only if time permits)
 Reach Pune by 11.00 pm Tentatively.


The cost for the trek is Rs 750/- per head which includes
Travelling from Swargate to Swargate by private vehicle,
Breakfast, evening refreshments.
Expertise

Payment Details: One needs to deposit Rs 600/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Union Bank Account No 369102010801696
Branch : Juhu Tara Mumbai
In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel
IFSC Code : UBINO536911

Things To Be carried :
A bottle of water, Lunch for Sunday,
Personal Identification (Compulsory)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes (Loose fitting clothes with shorts, cloths that dry quickly)
Footwear (preferably floaters for rafting)
Camera(Optional)
Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicines those if u require usually (Optional)
Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.


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Few rules we would like our participants to follow:
We follow a strict policy of "no trace" trekking, "Take nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".

Do Not Litter: Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.

No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol: 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.
(Smoking will only be permitted before the trek starts and after the trek is over with prior consultation of the Leader and the person will have to move away from the group to smoke.)

Respect the Heritage: Participants should not deface or damage any monument by writing or scribbling on them. Please help us to conserve and preserve our heritage along with our trek mates.

Be a group: It is of utmost importance that all participants stick together in the group, in the event of any ‘deviation’ by the participant without the consent of the ‘Trek Leader’, he/she/they will be considered as ‘Independent/s’ and will no longer be considered as a part of the group.

Pay attention: Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.

In case of any injury, sickness, accident, death or any other casualty or loss or damage of valuables or luggage or any equipment; Trek Mates India, it’s instructors, organizers, volunteers or any other person involved wholly or partially, either individually or jointly, shall not be responsible in any manner for the same and no claims of the participants, parents, guardians, relatives or friends of participants will be entertained.

Any violation of the above rules will be dealt with seriously, and may involve expulsion from the trek or event, and no refund is admissible in such cases.

Adventure activity is arranged considering normal weather. In case of occurrence of any natural calamities, if event is cancelled, in such circumstances NO REFUND will be provided.

The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Trek mates India reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice. No arguments or refunds will be entertained.


For more details and registrations, please contact:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Priti Patel: 9869524260
Nilesh Patil: 9967436211

Pune Coordinators:
Zeenat : 9881736231/ 9272182577
Ravindra Sarwad: 9923100958

Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.


Trek Mates T-shirts are now available at a base price of Rs220/- each. You can call any of the above mentioned leaders for the same.

Thanks and Regards,
Trek Mates India.
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