Isn’t it a great idea to take a break from the stress, hectic schedule, office, surrounding noise and the evergreen worries of day to day life? Let me take you such a location that is meant to love Mother Nature because it is impossible not to fall in love with this place if visited once. It is a complete relaxation and refreshing place that can take your breath away in the first sight. It is Bhandardara located on the western coast of India comes under Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. Bhandardara is a small village famous for its natural blast. It is absolutely the perfect place for nature lovers who want rivers, serene mountains, waterfalls, lush greenery and inviting ambience. This place offers everything that one can expect.
The Pravara River flows by Bhandardara. This river has a mythological story of its origination. It goes like this. A rishi named Agasti has chosen this place for meditation. He continued meditation here for one year on water and fresh air only. God was pleased with his devotion and came to Earth to bless him. A stream of Ganga River was the result of the blessing. This stream of Ganga is now known as the Parvara River.What to see here?• Parvara River• Bhandardara Lake• Randha Falls• Wilson Dam• Arthur Lake• Ratangad Fort• Harischandragad Fort• Ajoba Peak• Ghanchakkar Peak• Mount Kalsubai Peak (1646 m)• Ghatghar• Umbrella fallThe brisk air, spectacular views, clean sparkling water, fresh air, naturally blessed mountains and alluring waterfalls makes the environment welcoming. The Wilson Dam is one of the oldest dams in the country built in the year 1910 at a height of 150 metre on Parvara River. The Arthur Lake is the water reservoir of Parvara River. If you are trekking enthusiast and love challenges then Mount Kalsubai is for you. It is just 12 kilometres away from Bhandardara at a height of 1646 metre. The base village from where you can start climbing is called Bari Village. This peak is the highest peak in the entire state of Maharashtra. After reaching on top you can enjoy the magnificent views of spectacular Sahyadri mountain rage. The umbrella falls give you an amazing sight but can be seen in its full youth only in monsoon. It is just down the Wilson dam. The forts here provide you opportunity to trek easy and difficult both. The Randha fall is said to be the third largest fall in the country and a must visit. It drops from a height of 170 feet.What to look forward while visiting Bhandardara?• Unlimited natural environment• Boat ride• Trekking• Mountain climbing/hiking• Visit to historical places• A trip full of adventureBest time to visitThe best time to visit is during monsoon from July to October. This place has extreme weathers because in summers the temperature goes till 23 to 37 degree Celsius while in winters it is 15 to 30 degree Celsius.AccommodationThere are resorts and hotels available having luxury to super luxurious accommodation.Distance from Pune It is 191 kilometres away from city of Pune.Distance from MumbaiBhandardara is approximately 185 kilometres away from Mumbai.How to reach?Bhandardara is very well connected by road from all other places like Mumbai, Pune and Nashik. Nashik is the nearest city from Bhandardara. One can get regular buses from Pune and other cities to Bhandardara. Igatpuri is the nearest railway station and from there one can take state transport to reach Bhandardara. The distance from Igatpuri to Bhandardara is 45 kilometres.Ruchi Mahajan
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