Ratnagiri Fort Trekking

 Rathnagiri is a village with lot of history lying all over the place. The fort that runs around 2 hills play a significant role in Rathnagiri's tale. This place also provides a beautiful spot for trekking too. The trail begins from a ruined temple in Vijayanagara style and the main entrance has a massive brick wall with an arched gateway. The fort has 3 levels and consists of water pools, rest houses for guards and soldiers, granaries, water tanks and pair of feet engraved at the top of hill.

Highest Elevation: 1200 Meters/3930 Feet

Trek Route: Ratnagiri Base - Ratnagiri Fort - Ratnagiri Base

Trek Distance & Time: 7 Kms, 5-6 hrs

Trek Grade: Difficult

Activity : Trekking

Terrain Type: Rocky

Highlights: Valleys & Hillocks, Fort

Location: 130 Kms from Bangalore

Cost Includes: Transport non a/c (Blr to Blr), Forest Fee, Adventure Expert Fee, Basic First-aid kit

Things to Carry  :Good Backpack, Water bottle - 3 liter capacity, Wear Outdoor/Trekking shoes, Lunch, Snacks, Sun Cap, Sunscreen Lotion, Sun Glasses, Personal Medication, ID Proof

Itinerary:

6.00 am: Assemble at HSR BDA Complex

6.30 am: Leave HSR BDA Complex

7.30 am: Stop for Breakfast and take Packed Lunch

9.00 am: Reach Trek Point and Start Trek (reach top by 12 noon)

4.30 pm: Reach back base and leave to Bangalore

6.30 pm: Reach Bangalore