Bhandardara is a small town that comes under Ahmednagar district, in the western part of Maharashtra. It is about 171 KM from Mumbai and 163 KM from Pune. It is a 4.5 hour drive from both cities individually.
Most tourists visit Bhandardara generally for the purpose of overnight camping at the shores of Arthur Lake. The Lake was created by a Dam known as Wilson Dam, that was built during the British Colonial era. Wilson Dam was built in 1910 across Pravara river that flows across Bhandardara. It was built at 150 Meters above sea level and is one of the Oldest Dams in India. People visit Wilson Dam to see the Umbrella Falls which are caused due to water flowing out of this Dam.
Arthur Lake, Bhandardara
Wilson Dam & Umbrella Falls, Bhandardara
Bhandardara is home to Kalsubai peak, which is the Highest Peak (5400 Feet or 1600 Meters) in Maharashtra. Kalsubai, with its height and view is popular for trekking and so are the hills near Kalsubai. Reaching it requires a physically demanding trek, as Bhandardara is on a hill. Near Bhandardara, there is Shendi village about 10 KM, which is home to Randhaa Falls that is a tourist attraction in itself. Other Tourist attractions near from Bhandardara are two Forts - Ratangad and Harishchandragad that tourists can go for hiking.
Randhaa Falls, Bhandardara
