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Ratangad Fort Trek
moderate

Ratangad Fort Trek

Bhandardara

1
Days
10km
Distance
1,297m
Max Altitude
moderate
Fitness
Adults
Age
Best months:
JulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb

A Sahyadri fort with a natural rock window (Nedhe — the eye of the needle) that frames the surrounding hills perfectly. The trek from Ratanwadi village passes Amruteshwar temple (12th century Hemadpanthi architecture) and climbs through forest to the fort.

Nedhe — natural rock window with framed Sahyadri viewsAmruteshwar Temple (12th century)Views of Bhandardara lake and KalsubaiRock patch near summit — thrilling scramble

Warnings

Rock patch requires scrambling — not for beginners

Leeches in monsoon

No water at the fort

Trail unclear in fog