Maharashtra | Bhandardhara

Type

Dam Backwaters/Waterfall/Leisure Trip/Day trip/Weekend Trip/Nature/Monsoon


Map to Bhandardhara

Popular Landmark

Bhandardhara Dam Backwaters

Accessibility Comments

Pune to Bhandardhara: Drive for about 90 KMs, not less on NH50 (Nashik road) & then take a left to SH21. At the junction be alert to take a sharp right to stay on SH21. After 50 KMs take a left to be on SH44 for 15KMs and then take a right for Bhandardhara after travelling for about 7 KMs.
There is an alternate route which exists NH50 earlier, but this route is preferred for simplicity.

Main Attractions

Wilson Dam on the Pravara River

 

Backwaters/Arthur lake

Umbrella Waterfalls under Wilson Dam

 

• Boat Rides to Ratangad Fort from Ratanwadi village - Views are exotic from here during monsoons. 
• Mount Kalsubai: Base village is Bari, 12 Kms from here. At 1600m it is the tallest in Maharashtra.
  

Kalsubai - En route

Randha Falls - 10 KMs from here

 

 

 

 

 

You will find many Windmills around this place

 

 

 

 

Time to Visit

Best time is in the monsoons, the place transforms magically to present exotic experiences.
July - Feb may be a good choice.

Places to Stay

• MTDC Resort - Book early and before going there.
• Yash Resort - Mid range, good resort with a good pool. The management is a little uptight and you may get the feeling of facing the school headmaster, but in return you have a clean hygienic environs and good food.
• Anandvan - The most expensive of the three, for those who have the luxury to splurge.
• Multiple options by the river - These places are picturesque and are most suitable for the backpacker breed. 

 

 

 

Food

You will need to depend on in house food at your place of stay. No out of the world eating places here. Near the dam you get a few snacks and good tea only if you stress on it!

 

 

 

Must Carry

• Camera
• Raincoats
• Change of Clothes
• Carry a torch as it can get pretty dark during the night with few street lights. 
• Carry enough dry clothes

TIPs

• Would be wise to know about the water release timings.
• Place has insects/frogs and the rare snake.
• Please carry your own water if you are very particular about it.

Rating

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
 (Based on Accessibility, Lodging, Food, Key Attractions, Time to visit, Safety)