Ratan means Jewel in Hindi. This hill fort is indeed jewel in all the hill forts here in Sahyadri. A beautiful fort in Ahmednagar, which gives you a perfect spot for trekking is on everyone’s bucket list. Ratangad Fort is a historic fort that is at an elevation of 4255 ft. Located in the western ghat, this extraordinary fort is around 23 km from Bhandardara. It lies in the Ajoba mountain range surrounded by great mountains of Kulang, Alang, Kalsubai, Katarabai, Ajoba and Ghanchakkar. Geographically Ratangad is at the banks of Bhandardara lake of Ahmednagar district. With views of lake and highest mountains in Sahyadris looks very much lost in time. At the base of this fort is ancient Lord Shiva (Amruteshwar) temple. About 1000 years old temple of Lord Shiva, the Amruteshwar Temple at Ratanwadi, is an absolute paragon of high class architecture of our ancestors. This is a combination of beauty and bliss that every travel enthusiast would love to join !

Major Attractions:

• Majestic view from the top.
• Scenic beauty of all the mighty mountains and forts like Alang, Madan, Kulang, Harishchandragad, and many more.
• Astonishing view of the Bhandardara lake which will be a treat for your eyes.
• View of mesmerizing cliff in front of you as you walk at the edge of the fort.
• Mesmerizing views of Sahyadri Mountains.
• Beautiful Amruteshwar Temple.