Igatpuri → Ghoti → Ratanwadi (Most common route)
1️⃣ Igatpuri → Ghoti
Outside Igatpuri railway station, you’ll get shared jeeps / tum-tum / buses going toward Ghoti.
Time: 20–25 mins
Cost: ₹20–40 per person
2️⃣ Ghoti → Shendi/Bhandardara
From Ghoti bus stand, take an ST bus or shared jeep to Shendi (Bhandardara).
Time: 45–60 mins
Cost: ₹40–70 per person
3️⃣ Shendi (Bhandardara) → Ratanwadi
From Shendi, you’ll find shared jeeps going to Ratanwadi village (base village of Ratangad).
Jeep availability is usually good on weekends.
Time: 1 hour
Cost: ₹80–120 per person
Total Travel Time
⏱️ 2.5 to 3 hours one way
Approx Total Cost
💰 ₹150–230 per person
Tip
Jeeps from Bhandardara to Ratanwadi usually run between 7 AM to 5 PM.
If you’re reaching late, hire a private jeep from Ghoti/Shendi.
Mobile network is very weak in Ratanwadi, so plan accordingly.