Ratangadh Fort, Bhandardara

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India / Maharashtra /Ahmednagar /Bhandardara

Ratangadh Fort, Bhandardara is located in the middle of the Sahyadri hills. It is about 185 kms from Mumbai on the Nasik road. Edit

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Ratangarh Fort is a hill fort in Ahmednagar district, at a height of 4255 ft above sea level. It once served as the Fort of Chathrapathi Shivaji. One has to cross Bhandardara Lake from Igatpuri to reach Rahtanwadi, which is the base village of this fort using ferry or go around the lake via road. On the way to the top of the hill, one can find two huge caves which have facilities for halting. At the summit, a 1000 year old Shiva’s temple known as Amruteshwar Temple adds holiness to the fort. A natural orifice called ‘nedhe’ can be found along the hill side where tourists choose to relax. Normally it would take about 3 hours to reach Ratangarh Fort from Rahtanwadi village.

Sunset view at Ratangad

HistoryEdit

Ratangad a 400 year old fort at a height of 4250ft is, as per folklore also one of the favourite forts of Shivaji Maharaj. The Wilson dam and Arthur lake, Kalsubai Peak, The Amruteshwar temple and the Randha Falls – the region in the Sahyadris sorrounding Ratangad is truely a little paradise, a secret well kept, and Ratangad true to its name is like a jewel in its majestic crown.

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September To March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 – 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Bhandardara is located in the western central part of Maharashtra, roughly around east of Pune. It’s 120km away from Pune & Aurangabad, 185km away from Mumbai and 90 km away from Nasik. Private taxies are also available here.

BUS : Bhandardara is well connected to all important cities of India by an efficient network of road. The State bus services are available regularly from major cities nearby.

Train : Igatpuri is the nearest railway station from Bhandardara, about 35 kms away. From there tourists can hire taxis or avail state run bus services to reach their destination.

Air : The nearest airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Mumbai. It is about 185 km away from Bhandardara. Mumbai is well connected with other major cities of India and abroad.

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