| Ratnagad |
FortHeight : 1351 feet. |
| Type : Hill forts |
Fort Range : Raigad |
| District : Raigad |
Grade : Medium |
| Looking mostly like a surveillance tower this fort has a very little historical mention. |
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| Fascinating Spots : |
The fort adorns just a water tank on it, but it gives an exemplary view of a ravine connecting the Deevanmal and Saimal villages.
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| Ways To Reach : |
| Depending upon the route taken following would be the time taken for reaching Ratnagad. |
| 1) Pen - Sapoli - Chandepatti - Deevanmal : |
| This is an arduous trek which can usually takes 4-5 hours. |
| 2) Pen - Deevanmal : |
| From Pen one can take private vehicle to Deevanmal. The ST Service is available till nearby village which is at a distance of 30 min walk from Deevanmal. |
| 3) Pen - Kamarli - Saimal - Deevanmal - Rantagad : |
| This trek would require generally 3 hours for reaching Ratnagad. This valley is one of the prime reasons why one should try this route. |
| Accommodation Facility : |
| There is no accommodation facility on the fort. But one can surely make a stay at Deevanmal village which is at the base of Rantagad. |
| Food Facility : |
| One can make own arrangement or can ask villagers at Deevanmal. There are no hotels near the fort. |
| Drinking Water Facility : |
| Here one should know that even though there is water tank on the fort, the available water is some times not potable. It's advisable to carry water from Deevanmal village. |