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Ratanwadi (Ratangad) Waterfall

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 Ratangad fort trek is one of the best trekking spots in Maharashtra. One can see scenic natural beauty, splashing waterfalls, green fields, Pravara river, high mountain ranges and Bhandardara dam while trekking on this fort. The view of entire Bhandardara dam( Lake Arthur) gives sheer pleasure.There are many rock cut water cisterns on the fort. Some of them store potable water throughout the year.There is a natural hole in the mountain top probably caused by wind erosion. It is 10 feet high and 60 feet wide. Due to its shape it is called Nedhe (or eye of the needle in Marathi).On the eastern side of the fort there are two caves, which can be used for overnight stay.This fort can be visited in any part of the year however the beast season is from October–February when the temperature is cool and the vegetation has not dried Ratangad was among the personal favourite forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This is why Ratangad fort trek is very famous among trekkers & nature lovers. As the name suggests Ratan (means Jewel), this hill fort had a very important position in the Sahyadri mountain range. Its position is on the banks of Bhandardara dam and near the highest mountains of Sahyadri. Nowadays, it has few remains of the fortress with stone walls, Rani mahal and bastions. It also has many wells on the top The main attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar Temple, famous for its carvings, dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam(arthar dam) is built on this river.From the top of the fort neighbouring forts like Alang, kulang, Madan gad, Harishchandragad, Patta are seen easily. p..