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Bhandardara
Jun 23, 2024 01:06 AM233 Views (via Mobile)

Bhandardara was one of the best place in maharashtra wich was awesome climeets.


If you going Bhandardara in raining Sisson you should see the waterfall.


Trip to bhandardara
Jun 19, 2021 10:08 PM2883 Views (via Android App)

It was a very beautiful experience in my life when I visited the Bhandardara.


The place was very beautiful and I also experienced a beauty of nature.


And the waterfall place is one of the best please you can visit there


Thank fir reading


Bhandardara
Sep 25, 2020 03:46 PM2858 Views (via Android App)

Bhandardar is good place .It is the beautiful and very attract place . Some peoples are visit the Bhandardara. Wates well be moving very fast. visit this place.


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13 reasons why Bhandardara is amazing!
Aug 04, 2019 02:00 AM3738 Views (via Android App)

1- Accessibility: It is hardly 200 kms from Mumbai and the roads and really nice.


2- Family spot: You can take your entire family to this awesome destination. As the climate and weather conditions are fabulous, even oldies can have fun here.


3- Perfect get-away : If you are tired of the city life and daily corporate schedules I would personally recommend Bhandardara as it not only brushes of your office memories but gives you even more power to take better decisions.


4- Romantic season : If you are in a relationship where you both want to explore the romantic side of your better half then you must visit this place. You will come back even happier. The awesome Mausam turns you on and makes you trust your partner even more.


5- One for the friends: My boys! If you guys are the ones who have not met in a long time due to your professional life then don't think twice! Take your besties and buddies to Bhandardara ! I strongly recommend a Road trip!


6- Bike friendly: I have taken my Royal Enfield here. I suggest you to take your two wheeled buddy out to experience the best of Bhandardara.


7- Randha waterfalls: You can easily go 10 more kms to see the beautiful Randhaa waterfalls.


8- Igatpuri- You can visit Igatpuri on your way back .


9 - Umbrella waterfalls- A must visit tourist attraction while heading to Bhandardara


10- Paddy fields- City life never allows you to see how the rice is grown in Paddy fields. Here you can take beautiful pictures of the rice fields.


11- Bhauli Dam- This is a small dam near Igatpuri .


12- Photogenic- Bhandardara along with the above mentioned spots is a photogenic location which will give the photographer in you a motivation to sharpen your saw at photography.




  1. No pain only gain! - Bhandardara and the nearby locations are plain and easily accessible spots where your motorcycle or car can easily reach.




So pack your bags and leave the city!


Bhandardhara
Dec 12, 2018 12:38 PM4399 Views (via Android App)

Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in the western ghats of India. The village is located in the Tehsil Akole Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about 185 kilometersfrom Mumbai. Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, mountains, Wilson dam, Arthur lake and Randha falls are tourist attractions. Bhandardara attractions include Wilson Dam and Arthur Lake. The recent attraction in this place is Fireflies camp in the Purushwadi area. There are a number of historic and natural places of interest near the dam. From Bhandardara, visitors can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad fort. Or, visitors can follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. The highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai is 1646 m, and the starting point for this trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara. Atop, there is a small temple located at the summit, with views of Sahyadris and Bhandardara. The toughest trio-forts in Sahydri namely Alang Fort, Madangad fort and Kulang gad located on the southern side. A very narrow Sandhan valley is on the Western side of the dam. 


Very good place visit with friends and families


Beautiful greenery


About my trip
Dec 14, 2017 03:34 AM5519 Views (via Android App)

Well this place is quite dope in all the season and to be honest . this place is best suited for new year time .As many people visit this place during this time . all the points are good about this place including the hotel fares food.except one thing and that is the sudden climate change of this place . Well this place is suddenly cold and suddenly hot at some times .And this makes an unsuitable place for some tourist throughout the year.


Ahmedabad, India India
Nice place with worst roads/connectivity
Aug 05, 2017 08:08 PM7081 Views (via Mobile)

Place is indeed nice.


For couples specially


No pollution noise


BUT connectivity is worst


There is almost 30-40 km road where you have to drive with second gear


Road conditions are pathetic


I won't suggest to go here just because of road connectivity


Bhandata will face tourist shortage soon because Vic is not paying attention on roads


Andheri East, Mumbai. India
Most Spectacular for Star Gazing
Aug 01, 2017 02:16 PM8480 Views (via Android App)

I went for a one night camp at Bhandardhara. I went from Mumbai, so it took me around 3-4 hours to reach the campsite. The place is really very beautiful and amazing. It is surrounded by mountains and hills. I was just camping besides Arthur Lake. The Arthur Lake really looks beautiful. The place is so breezy, it takes away all your stress. It is really easy to access this place and arrange camps. Make sure to carry extra water bottles, as there are hardly any local shops around.I specially went there for Star gazing. There were so so many stars twinkling in the night sky. I can never forget the view. It's a very good place for a weekend getaway.


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Wilson Dam Bhandardara
Jul 24, 2017 09:22 PM7974 Views

Bhandardara is village located in Ahmednagar district of the state Maharashtra, famous for Wilson Dam which is build on Pravara River. Pravara river is lifeline north side of Ahmednagar district. Bhandardara is famous for Wilson Dam, waterfalls, Arthur lake and natural environment.


In the rainy season people are willing to visit this place. This place is 172 KM from Pune & 164 KM from Mumbai. Waterfall is the attraction of this place.


Bhandardara - Wonderful place to visit.
May 29, 2017 01:59 PM9586 Views

Hi folks,


I am going to tell you some of the facts of a beautiful place I recently visited Bhandardara.




  • Accessibility: Bhandardara lies in between the mountains of sahyadri range, It is located in ahmednagar District of Maharashtra state.




185 kms from Mumbai - mode of transport Train(till karjat and Igatpuri), buses, self vehicles.


191 kms from Pune - Buses, self vehicles.


72 kms from Nashik - Train till Igatpuri, buses and self vehicles


45 kms from Igatpuri - Public transport available.




  • Local Sightseeing - Ratangad Fort(bit hard to climb but extremely beautiful up on the fort), Harishchandragad Fort,




Mount Kalsubai(highest mountain of sahyadri range), Wilson dam(clean Water), Arthur Lake, Randha Falls.




  • Hotel/Accommodation: There might be number of hotels available but the true fun is staying in the tent houses it is the speciality of bhandardara. Tent houses near beautiful lakes, bonfire, Fishes and chicken to eat are the awesomest things that you will enjoy a lot.




  • Safety: If you are climbing the forts make sure you have proper trekking shoes, rope, medical kit and all the trekking accessories. The ladders on the forts are literally tied with the iron wires, so be careful while climbing up the forts.




ganeshgawade1111MouthShut Verified Member
Dhule India
Bhandardara -Great places for Holiday
Apr 20, 2017 12:11 PM8552 Views (via Android App)

Hello friends, Bhandardara is most popular hill station in maharashtra, Bhandardara is a hill station nestled in the sahyadri range of mahatashtra, has all natire blessing a place can get, the lish greeny , the humbled waterfalls and surrounded by high mountains makes for the perfect holidays spot of the city dwellers.this place sitiated in ahmadnager district in maharastra, This little village is the packed with so many attarctions for couppled, with the serenity of nature that it makes for an adventours weekend to run away from the hustle and busstle of the cities.Its amazing place for holiday with great experiance.Thanks.


Nature beuty
Feb 21, 2017 09:16 AM10130 Views

Bhandardara is nature blessed by god is so beautiful in all session every one can go any session and enjoy at this place very adventurer place. bhandardara is located in sahyadry mountains in there so much places to visit like neck less rain fall is tourist attraction in rainy session and randha fall is also most famous fall in maharastra. is so much adventures filling so much movie shooting also take in that place like raju chachya hotel are also availabe in there are is so much well in that place the non-veg food quality so much tasty and good. fish is famous food in their safety also very good organise by maharastra govt. like in dangerous area barigate are located in that area.


local sightseeing


samrad dari, kokankada, ghatghar hydro power project, harishchandra gad, bhandardara dam etc


Nice place to visit......
Jun 06, 2016 12:45 PM15950 Views

Planning to visit Bhandardara? Good place for 3-4 days. Its refreshing and surrounded by sahyadri mountains. Its good if you take a guide with you while site seeing. Mr. Kiran Golwad, is perfect answer for your search. He is very trained, informative and most important, very co-operative by nature. MYDC officers have honored him as " very good guide in Bhandardara".


Kindly contact him if you are visiting Bhandardara 1st time: Mr. Kiran Golwad - 09637848794


Good place to visit during rainy season
Apr 28, 2015 09:14 PM23906 Views (via Mobile)

Bhandardara is an excellent place to visit during the rainy season. This place displays its beauty during the rainy season.


We started our bike ride at 9:30 pm in the night and we reached this place at 6 am the next morning. Although we took a lot of halts in between.


It was a fun ride and I still remember the Shaba that we all had food at. It was known as karizma dhaba. The butter chicken was awesome and I have no words to describe it.


The overnight ride was awesome and it was a memorable experience. The place was lush green and it was raining heavily so the atmosphere was awesome.


I would recommend that you visit this place by bike. The accommodation is really expensive as we paid 5000 per day for one room!


There are a lot of sightseeing locations and you can enjoy the view during rainy season.


The place is safe when it comes to safety. We were in group so didnt face much problems.


Actually this place isn't famous as matheran or any other hill station is but this place is really good. Highly recommended!


Best hill station in rainy season
Apr 27, 2015 09:50 PM23694 Views (via Mobile)

My experience with the popular hill station bhandardhara has been very good and its very beautiful out there in the rainy season. I went there with my family last rainy season in a car trip and it was one of the best places to visit.


The journey is so beautiful with one stretch of the road having fog and entering your car. Its very cool outside due to rain and makes it perfect time for travel. The bhandardhara dam is an amazing sight to see.


Tons of gallons of water just few feet away from you hold by a metal gate and you feel the power when you are on top of the dam.


Its very beautiful with one attraction where there is green mountain and on the other side huge lake. It lacks good hotel options but a must visit once in rainy season.


I would recommend bhandardhara as a great hill station.


Nice place to visit
Jan 09, 2012 09:58 AM13715 Views

The Sahyadri ranges in Bhandardara has a surreal aura about it especially during and after monsoons. The entire region around Bhandardara gets covered in an emerald green with countless waterfalls adorning the facades of the hills. The Bhandardara lake and the Randha Falls are the major attraction in Bhandardara. Bhandardara is also the base for treks to forts like Ratangad and Harishchandragad and the trek to the highest peak in Maharashtra - Kalsubai.


Reaching Bhandardara.


Bhandardara is approximately 170 Kms from Pune about 150 kms from Mumbai. From Pune one has to take the Nasik Highway until Narayangaon and further take the state highway to Bhandardara. From Mumbai also the route to take is the Nasik Highway until Asangaon from where SH leads to Bhandardara. Visit the'How to Reach' section for detailed driving direction and road map to Bhandardara from major cities.


The Bhandardara lake also called the Arthur hill lake was created when the wilson dam was built across the Pravara river. The dam is one of the country's oldest and at a height of 492 ft has an interesting design and structure. When the sluice gates are opened it creates two huge cascades of water creating a spectacular sight. The garden at the wilson dam is in a state of neglect but still worth a visit.


Mumbai India
Bhandardhara Review - Tranquility at its best
Oct 09, 2011 10:29 PM15399 Views

Bhandardhara - As usual we planned the trip just a week in advance and could not get accomodation at MTDC resort. There were just handful of accomodations available on the net and we went with the option that if the accomodation was too expensive or if it was bad then we would head back same evening. I am glad we did not came back same day.


Onward journey from Mumbai - We took Eastern expressway - goti - Bhandardhara route, though on google there was another option available, Eastern expressway - Bhandardhara via SH44. The latter was not known and many people had doubts so we took the former. The journey was way too smooth with main stretch on the NH3 and greenery on either side. Goti to Bhandardara was as expected bumpy, but we did not mind as the drive was very scenic and weather pleasant.


Accomodation


Below are the options we got from the internet - MTDC, Anandvan, Yash resort, Amruteshwar hotel. We checked Yash resort first as it was first on the way and for 4 people in one suite with three meals( we planned for 1 night stay) it was costing 9400/- with the 10% discount the manager offered. It was higher than our budget so we checked anandvan, extravagantly priced, then MTDC - completely booked. Did not like the facade of other hotels so we turned back to yash. However if you would go as a bachelor or big group, can try others.


Yash Resort was also overpriced but given the limited options available, this was not bad. The rooms were spacious, not great views( if you want a lake view go for MTDC or Anandvan) but nicely done place. Do not expect too many games or recreation facilities but we were surprised to find the swimming pool clean and decent size with kids pool attached. Food was below average but am sure MTDC would not be great either, have had MTDC food at other places. Anandvan we did not check out because our food was included in the package. One can bargain on the package and may try food at Anandvan.


SIGHTSEEING


For one night stay, best is to start around 7-8 in morning reach Bhandarda at about 11-12. Check and refresh, have lunch and head out for the dam. About 5 km from the resort is the dam, you can see the rear view of it and if you are ucky and gates are open then the view would be magnificent, we were not so lucky. But we were not disappointed as we saw something for the very first time. Imagine you are standing, and in front of you is a big tub / tank and you can see the surface of the water at your eye level. Now replace this tub with the lake and you would go mad at the sight which is so overwhelming. The lake itself is so big that some say its about 16 km long, am not sure though. We would come back to lake later. Then we headed for the randha falls where water falls to a good hieght and a gorge is seen. the view was good.


BEST PART OF THE SIGHTSEEING, NOBODY WOULD TELL YOU


After covering randha falls, come back to the MTDC from where you can trek down to the lake. There are both motor boats and rwoing boats available. We were sepnding time leisurely so decided for the rowing boat and we did not rue the decision. They charge about 30-40 per person and take you around the lake for about 20-25 minutes. We paid double and spent double the time inside. In the middle of the lake stop the boat and lie down on your back, watch the sky. Imagine the forms of dinosaur or elephant which the clouds make, take a nap if you want to. Its so calm that you would not want to go back to the world. But since needs are different from our wants we headed back to resort.


Next morning we went to lake again and sat there for about half an hour and then came back had breakfast. after about couple of hours went to the pool and enjoyed for about an hour refershed ourself checked out to leave for the Brick and Mortar i.e. Materialistic Mumbai vowing to come back again to this serene calmness.


Review of Yash Resorts, Bhandardhara
Aug 18, 2011 02:11 PM14605 Views

This is a review of Yash Resorts, Bhandardhara


One of the numerous weekends in Pune, we headed to Bhandardhara. The place is en route to Nasik and you will pass various small towns that you would have heard of like - Akola, Sangamner, Khed, etc.


Bhandardhara is blessed with serene natural beauty, very typical of Western Maharashtra. You get to see lots of waterfalls, hills and greenery. We spent some time playing around and clicking photographs. We then started towards MTDC resorts. As usual we were told that the place is full and has no accommodation. So we left MTDC and started looking for places around. We went to Yash Resorts as that was the only logical option. Anandvan is too expensive and beyond our budget.


At Yash Resorts, the security guard asked us whether we have a reservation, to which we replied in negative. He straight away told us that there are no rooms and we should not go in. I think these people were paid by locals or other resort owners so that they can divert traffic to them. Neverthless, we went in and enquired at the reception. To our pleasant surprise there was one room available which can accommodate all 5 of us - 3 girls, 2 boys. As we were looking at only a one night stay, we took that room. It was a deluxe AC room with TV and a nice sofa-cum-bed. We also took food from the restaurant, which was 300/- per head unlimited buffet.


Overall the experience was good as the rooms were clean, the view is great, ample parking space and courteous staff.


Recommended.


Weekend @ Bhandardara
Oct 12, 2009 01:32 PM16495 Views

Having bitten by Travel bug , it becomes very difficult to sit at home when u get the extended weekend . And it was no different when 2nd Oct came on Friday. Thursday evening we thought of going to some place to spend the weekend and all wanted to go to a place which is


NOT A BEACH. Max Drive should not be more than 4 hrs @ 50kmph. Atleast 1 fort around. After going thru all the option Bhandardara fitted the bill. So without any bookings or any travel plan 4of us left for Bhandardara.


12 noon we started from Borivali. Via Ghodbunder road reached Agra road. As our aim to enjoy the journey , had to stop after Thane Toll naka when we Spotted GOTI SODA . @ 6 bucks / glass , it was good start to our journey. Traffic / Rash driving made us drive @ 50-60 kmph. by 1.30 reached somewhere near Shahapur(i guess). Saw Bhagat Tarachand board and what do we do next ??? Stopped for nice meal. Food for 4 costed around 450 with 4 subji + 15-20 rotis + chas . wow.


Reached Ghoti by 3pm .road there on goes thru a small village and u need to be very careful as ppl and animal can check ur brakes. Once u cross rail line, u start very scenic journey to Bhandardara. Can stop any where and take amazing pics of Valley or the Peaks . Its Photographers delight. Keep asking for the directions as the boards at some places are either plucked off or faded.


Once we reached Bhandardara , started searching for a room. Went to MTDC to see if any room is there but was of no use. Many locals were around asking if we need any room . One showed us Tents by the lake . It was very tempting to spend a night by the lake under the stars but biggest prob was in the morning u have return the tent and dont have a washroom to freshen up . :) So gave up the idea. Near MTDC found few places with OK types rooms. Rented room at Amruteshwar Hotel @ 700 per night. Room had very basic hygiene with a bed , TV , Mirror , Table attached bathroom. Its reco if u r too fussy about space. Always ask those guys to show more as they tend to show u rooms which r least preferred first.


Food there was ok but we had food at MTDC .quality was ok. Nothing costs more than 75 bucks. Went to Ratangad for trek next day. and returned Mumbai on Sunday by 4. Whole trip costed around 1700 per person ( food + acoo + petrol + limited booze) . Have not written much about the sights as its already mentioned by most. Details of the trek in another revu.


Place is good if u want to have a laid back weekend with family. Book a MTDC room with lakeview and chillout in the balcony with ur companion. @ nights hotel ppl arrange Bonfire . It becomes chilly at nite with lots of wind . its nice to be by Bonfire with booze / partner gazing stars(Bonfire costs 150-300).


Not many activities to do. Normal sight seeing of Ghat / Mandir / Trekk(all these r common at any hill station). Only unique thing to do is Trek to Kalsubai Peak as its the highest point in the whole Maharashtra. (Do it if u can).


In nutshell take family out there , sit by lake and relax.cheers. P.S : Roads r not in great shape once u leave the highway. Need to be careful on turns if driving at high speed. Gets foggy in the eve , so try n reach ur base in the daylight unless accompnied by guide. ( Guide will cost 300).


Lake from the heavens
Oct 03, 2009 04:45 PM13841 Views

Bhandardhara is about 178 kms from Mumbai. After you pass Igatpuri, you will reach Ghoti. The road from Ghoti to Bhandardhara - a stretch of about 40 kms- is really bad and to make it worse the Government has given a contract to somebody at Ghoti to charge you for the upkeep of this road! They charge Rs.21/- for the privilege of getting rattled and your vehicle shaken and stirred whilst you strain to reach Bhandardhara.


But once you reach Bhandardhara you wonder if this place is really so close to Mumbai. The lake is a placid, serene, beautiful carpet of water surrounded by lush green mountains. We went there at the end of september so obviously everything was green. It is a huge lake though we were told that by summer it empties out since it supplies water to a huge populace.


Locals will pester you to hire them as guides. You can bargain with them or better still take off on your own. There is nothing really historical for a guide to explain to you. What counts is the sheer beauty of the surroundings.


You can take a circuit starting from MTDC and go on to Konkan kada. This is about 21 kms away. On the way you will pass a dam built by aid from Japan Bank. Then from Konkan kada you can see this dam from top. On the other side of the mountain is another pool of water which has been dammed off. Through a tunnel water enters the Japan Bank dam and drives the turbines. A really beautiful sight.


From here you go on to the temple which has a shiv ling and is supposed to be 1200 years old. A peaceful location.


If you are travelling during the monsoon you will see a number of natural waterfalls along the way, but by late september they had dried up to a trickle.


Take the diversion for about 10-12 kms and come to Randha falls which again are a torrent during peak monsoon but lose their charm when the monsoon ends.


"Continue the circuit till you come to the Wilson dam and Arthur lake. You can see the lake at eyelevel in front of you with massive gates of the dam holding up the water. When the gates are raised the water will flow towards you, under the roadway and fall spectacularly on the opposite side. Again best seen when the lake is overflowing during the monsoon.


Further on are the "garden" and umbrella falls. The garden hardly exists and the umbrella falls are seen when the gates of the dam are opened on this side.


For the avid trekkers and mountain climbers there is a lot of opportunity.


Locals are quite enterprising and organise a camp fire with veg/non-veg barbecue inside a tent for about 500 rupees for 4 hours.


Boating is available on the lake at two places and generally they charge 30 Rs per head for a 20 minute ride.


If it rains in the evening with a thunderstorm the whole atmosphere changes and the beauty is a sight to behold.


All in all Bhandardhara is a great hill station to visit, but do so during the monsoons. If they could improve the road surfaces and the MTDC rooms then it can beat any other hills station.


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