Ratanwadi Tourism

Ratanwadi Tourism Ratanwadi is a village nearBhandardaraof the Kalsubai peak inMaharashtra. It houses the famous Ratangad fort and the popular Shiva temple called Amruteshwar. It is a famous trekking spot as it is far from the main town and has a rustic charm to it. Travelling by road is tedious as the roads are not well maintained. Boat rides to Ratanwadi fromArthur Lakein Bhandardara is a viable and exciting option. It takes roughly 20mins from the dock to Ratanwadi base village. Download Ratanwadi PDF Guide > What's Great? The rustic look of the village. A delight for campers and trekkers. What's not so Great? Very basic accommodation is available. Not many things to see. For Whom Ratanwadi is ideal for people who love trekking and camping. A good weekend getaway for people living in and around Maharashtra though it is visited by people from all over. 

Camper's Delight Nestled between the deep valleys of Sahyadri range, Ratanwadi is a remote village in Maharashtra. Since it is surrounded by hilly terrain, Ratanwadi is considered as a popular destination among tourists for trekking and camping activities. Ratangad Fort is around 2000 yrs old and is known for trekking and camping activities it offers. You can start your trek from the north side of this fort, and it will end on the western side. The view of the trekking trail is mindblowing as you have to pass through beautiful regions of the Sahyadri range. This trekking trail is divided into three parts -easy, medium, and challenging. The last part of the difficult gradient takes you to the top of the fort from where you get a postcard view of the entire village and its surroundings. For the campers, there are camping regions as well. There is a cave nearby, which has a capacity of accommodating 20 people. When going for camping carry your essentials, water, and food supplies as the villagers don't set up stalls on a regular basis.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:Reach Ratanwadi.Check in a hotel. Later you can head to see the famous Amruteshwar Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. After this, you should go to Bhandardara which is 40 mins away from the village and enjoy the beautiful Umbrella falls. In the evening you can see the Wilson dam and enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay at Bhandardara. Day 2:In the morning head to Ratangad fort for trekking. The initial trek is around 1 hour. However, if you want you can do camping with trekking which will take around 1 to 2 days. In this trek, it is ideal to take a guide along with you so that you don't get lost in the forest or the hills. The Ratangad fort trek has fauna which will leave you awestruck. While doing these activities beware of the wild monkeys as they tend to attack the visitors.

Restaurants and Local Food in Ratanwadi The local cuisine here is dominated by Maharashtrian food with a blend of south and north Indian cuisine. This place is known for it's spicy food of curries and fries.Misal - a spicy gravy of potatoes, peas and other sprouts, makes for a mouth-watering meal.Vada Pav is the on the go fast food famous here.

Sep-Mayis the best time to visit Ratanwadi Summers and winters are the best time to visit as the skies are clear and make for a safe trip especially while crossing the lake to reach Ratanwadi. Boat rides in monsoons are a bit risky and depending on the weather; boat rides may be restricted. Hence, the best time to visit Ratanwadi is between the months of September and May. Weather in Ratanwadi Loading... Ratanwadi in Summer (March - June) Summers in Ratanwadi start from March and end in June. The climate is ideal for trekking and camping purpose. Also during this season, it is safe to do a boat ride for reaching Ratanwadi. Ratanwadi in Monsoon (July - September) Ratanwadi receives heavy rainfall during monsoons. It starts to set in from the month of July and continues through September. The water level in the lake rises during this season. Thus it's not an ideal time to visit Ratanwadi during monsoons. Ratanwadi in Winter (November - February) Winters are quite pleasant in this village. Ideally, it is the best time to visit Ratanwadi. During this season the weather is fantastic, and one can enjoy trekking and camping too. Monthly Weather in Ratanwadi Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 15 31 February 18 33 March 20 34 April 23 36 May 26 36 June 26 33 July 24 29 August 24 29 September 23 29 October 21 32 November 16 33 December 16 32