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A lake-and-waterfall Sahyadri retreat below Mt Kalsubai - Arthur lake, the Wilson dam, monsoon falls and famous summer firefly nights, an easy escape from Mumbai and Pune.
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The sweet spot for visiting Bhandardara is August to February. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after nature and slow travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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5.4 km from Bhandardara centre
Amruteshwar Temple is an intricately carved Shiva temple in Ratanwadi. It is over 1200 years old and was built by the rulers of Shilahara dynasty in the 9th century CE. This is one of twelve Shiva temples built by Kin…
5.4 km from Bhandardara centre
Ratanwadi is a village in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India.
7.1 km from Bhandardara centre
Kalsubai is a mountain in the Western Ghats, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kalsubai is the highest peak in Maharashtra and is located in Ahilyanagar district in Akole Taluka. Its summit, situated at an e…
8.8 km from Bhandardara centre
Ghanchakkar 1,532 metres (5,026 ft) is the third highest peak in the Maharashtra State under Sahyadri mountain ranges in western India. Its neighbouring peak Muda 1,520 metres (4,990 ft) is the fourth highest peak in …
9.2 km from Bhandardara centre
Ratangad is a fort in Ratanwadi, Maharashtra, India, overlooking Bhandardara in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra bordering the Thane district. The fort is about 400 years old. Ratangad is also called Jewel of th…
9.6 km from Bhandardara centre
Ghatghar Dam refers to two associated gravity dams built using roller-compacted concrete, the first use in India. They are situated in Ghatghar village, in Ahmednagar district Maharashtra, India. Both dams create a lo…
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Anandvan Resorts, State Highway 44, Panjare -, Maharashtra, India
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MTDC Bhandardara, State Highway 44, Bhandardara -, Maharashtra, India
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Camping and Local food, State Highway 44, Shendi - 422604, Maharashtra, India
The best time to visit Bhandardara is August to February.
Plan for about 2 days to see Bhandardara at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Mumbai (BOM) ~165 km or Pune ~170 km. Nearest railhead: Igatpuri ~45 km or Kasara. By road: Via Igatpuri/Ghoti; a Sahyadri lake road.
A DIY trip to Bhandardara starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Bhandardara is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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