Kalsubai Peak is the highest peak in Maharashtra. It is visited throughout the year by avid trekkers, Kalsubai temple devotees and wildlife enthusiasts alike. It is named after one of the three sisters Kalsubai, Ratnabai and Katrabai. The other peak Ratangad is named after Ratnabai. The peak attracts many trekkers and devotees determined to scale the mountain. To reach the summit there are well-designated trekking routes. The most popular route is through the eastern mountain face taking off from the base village Bari.
Ratangad Fort is about 400 years old. This fort is often covered with flowering plants in November. Ratangad is also called Jewel of the Sahyadris. Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle'. The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak. The sculptures of Lord Ganesh and Hanuman are seen on the main gate of the Fort.
- Kalsubai is the highest peak of Maharashtra.
- Height of Kalsubai Peak is approx. 1,646 meters or 5,400 feet.
- Amruteshwar Temple in Ratanwadi.
- 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of Needle' on Ratangad Fort.
Itinerary :
Day 0 - Friday
- Reporting at 10:00 pm at Balshikshan Mandir, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune.
- Leave for Kalsubai at 10.30 pm. (5 hrs Drive)
- Reach Bari village by 03.30 am.
- Overnight stay at Bari village (Base village).
Day 1 - Saturday
- Have early breakfast at Bari Village.
- Start the trek towards Kalsubai Peak at 05:30 am.
- Reach at the top. Kalsubai Peak visit.
- Come back to Bari village and have lunch and departure for Ratanwadi - base village of Ratangad Fort.
- Reach Ratanwadi by 05.00 pm. Have Tea and Snacks.
- Overnight stay at Ratanwadi.
Day 2 - Sunday
- Early wake up and have breakfast.
- Start the trek towards Ratangad Fort at 05:30 am.
- Reach at the top. Fort Visit.
- Come back to Ratanwadi. Visit Amruteshwar Temple.
- After that, have lunch and departure for Pune by 02.30 pm.
- We will be back to Pune till 09:00 pm. Trek ends.
What is included in the tour
- Pune to Pune Transport
- 2 Breakfast
- 2 Lunch
- 2 High tea & Snacks
- 1 Dinner
- Forest Fees & permits
- Expert & Guide Charges
- First Aid Support
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till pickup points.
- Any kind of personal expenses like mineral water/lime water/ soft drinks/ extra snacks or meals that are not included in the inclusions of this package.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusion of this package.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather, etc.
- Any medical / emergency evacuations if required.
- Any kind of insurance.
- List of Things to Carry:
- Good pair of trekking shoes
- Minimum 2 litres of water
- Snacks / Dry Fruits / Namkeen
- Backpack / Sack
- Sleeping bag or bedding
- Personal Medical Kit
- Extra pair of Clothes
- Chappals to change after trek.
- Sleeping Bag or Blanket
- Cap, Torch, Toilet Kit.
- Mobile, camera or any other valuables at your own risk.
- Photo ID (Original)
