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    Itinerary of Ratangad Trek With Camping

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    Ratangad is a 2000 year old hill fort located in Ahmednagar district at an elevation of 4255 feet. It overlooks the Bhandardara Lake and Sahyadri mountains. The 2 day 1 night trekking itinerary involves traveling from Nagpur to Igatpuri by train, then being transported to the Samrad base village. Day 1 includes the hike to Ratangad fort, exploring its caves and temples, and camping at the base village. Day 2 consists of a hike to the Sandhan Valley and reverse waterfall before returning to Igatpuri. The trek involves medium endurance and costs Rs. 1800 per person, excluding transportation to/from Nagpur. Proper gear

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    Ratangad is a 2000 year old hill fort located in Ahmednagar district at an elevation of 4255 feet. It overlooks the Bhandardara Lake and Sahyadri mountains. The 2 day 1 night trekking itinerary involves traveling from Nagpur to Igatpuri by train, then being transported to the Samrad base village. Day 1 includes the hike to Ratangad fort, exploring its caves and temples, and camping at the base village. Day 2 consists of a hike to the Sandhan Valley and reverse waterfall before returning to Igatpuri. The trek involves medium endurance and costs Rs. 1800 per person, excluding transportation to/from Nagpur. Proper gear

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    Ratangad is a 2000 year old hill fort located in Ahmednagar district at an elevation of 4255 feet. It overlooks the Bhandardara Lake and Sahyadri mountains. The 2 day 1 night trekking itinerary involves traveling from Nagpur to Igatpuri by train, then being transported to the Samrad base village. Day 1 includes the hike to Ratangad fort, exploring its caves and temples, and camping at the base village. Day 2 consists of a hike to the Sandhan Valley and reverse waterfall before returning to Igatpuri. The trek involves medium endurance and costs Rs. 1800 per person, excluding transportation to/from Nagpur. Proper gear

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    Itinerary of Ratangad Trek With Camping

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    Ratangad is a 2000 year old hill fort located in Ahmednagar district at an elevation of 4255 feet. It overlooks the Bhandardara Lake and Sahyadri mountains. The 2 day 1 night trekking itinerary involves traveling from Nagpur to Igatpuri by train, then being transported to the Samrad base village. Day 1 includes the hike to Ratangad fort, exploring its caves and temples, and camping at the base village. Day 2 consists of a hike to the Sandhan Valley and reverse waterfall before returning to Igatpuri. The trek involves medium endurance and costs Rs. 1800 per person, excluding transportation to/from Nagpur. Proper gear

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    Itinerary of Ratangad Trek with Camping(2D/1N)

    About Trek: Ratangad is a hill fort near Ratanwadi, Ratan means Jewel in
    Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri.
    Geographically Ratangad is on the banks of Bhandardara Lake in Ahmednagar
    district at a height of 4255 feet above sea level. With views of lake and highest
    mountains in Sahyadri looks very much lost in time. 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. It has many caves, water tanks, temples and watchtowers. Ratangad was
    captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle and was one of his favorites and we
    are going to ascend via Samrad base village near (Sandhan Valley)

    Region: Igatpuri, Nasik.


    Duration: 2 Days/1 Night
    Grade: Medium
    Endurance: Medium
    Cost: Rs.1800/- per person
    Outing Dates: (14-15-16), (16-17-18), (18-19-20), (25, 26, 27) August 2017
    Day wise Itinerary
    DAY 0

    Reporting at Nagpur railway station.


    Board a train to Igatpuri from Nagpur
    Recommended trains:
    Howrah- Ltt Gyaneshwari Exp. Departure from Nagpur: 4.20pm
    Gondia-Csmt Vidarbha Exp. Departure from Nagpur: 5.00pm
    Nagpur-Csmt Duranto Exp. Departure from Nagpur: 8.40pm

    DAY 1

    5.00am: Arrival at Igatpuri


    5.30am: Departure to samrad base village by our private vehicle
    7.00am: Arrival at Samrad base camp
    7.30am: Freshens up and breakfast
    8.00am: Lunch box Packing Warm up exercise & get ready for trek
    8.30am: Start trek towards Ratangad fort
    1.00pm: Reach to top, Lunch at Ratangad caves
    Explore fort caves and temple
    3.00pm: Start descend to base village with small breaks and sightseeing &
    photography session
    5.30pm: Hi-Tea at Base Village
    7.30pm: Dinner & Bonfire at Camp site

    Day 2
    7.00am: Wakeup call & Freshen Up
    8.30am: Breakfast.
    9.00am: Start hike to Sandhan valley & Reverse water fall
    1.00pm: Lunch
    2.00pm: Departure to Igatpuri.
    Inclusions:
    Transportation ex-Igatpuri to Igatpuri by private vehicle on sharing basis.
    3 Meals & 2 Breakfasts.
    Expertise, Guide fees & First aid.
    Tented Accommodation.
    Exclusions:
    Dinner on Day-2
    Mineral Water Bottle / Aerated Drinks, any food not mentioned in
    inclusion.
    Any other personal expenses
    Insurance
    Any adventure sports activity which is not mentioned above
    Train tickets from Nagpur to Igatpuri & Return.
    1. Things to carry:
    Proper Backpack to carry all these things and a small back pack for lunch
    box and water bottle during trek. (Note: No handbags, duffle bag or
    jholas)
    2. Water Bottle-lunchbox Box (Compulsory)
    Electoral Powder/ glucose/ Energy bars / Dry Snacks (dry fruits. biscuits,
    plum cakes etc).
    3. Good grip quality trekking shoes/ Sport Shoes (compulsory) and Sandal
    (optional- to use after trek). (Please check soles of your shoes & sandal for
    proper grip - get them stitched/repaired if necessary)
    4. Personal Medication, If any.
    5. Toiletries (Napkin, facewash, tissue paper, sanitizer, paper soap etc.).
    6. Cap, goggles, sunscreen, moisturizer, mosquito repellent etc. (as per
    season)
    7. Camera (optional)
    8. 2 Extra Pair of Clothes (Quick dry fits recommended)
    9. Rainwear (Jacket / Ponchos/windcheater)
    10. Sleeping bag / Mat + shawl / bed sheet+ shawl
    11. Torch light

    Come with us
    LIVWILD - Adventure and Wildlife Tourism Consultant.
    Coordinator : Rukankshi Rinayat
    Contact: 7448010744, 8237506488
    [email protected]

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