Bhandardara

Bhandardara is about 185 kms from Mumbai. 45 kms from Igatpuri.
Reaching there:
Rail: Train till Igatpuri. ST Buses, Jeeps from Igatpuri 2.45 hrs to Igatpuri. 1 hour from Igatpuri.
Road: Mumbai - Nashik highway, till Ghoti (about 6 kms from Igatpuri). Take a right at Ghoti. 3 hours to Ghoti. 1 hour from Ghoti.
Accomodation: MTDC Resort and a couple of small hotels in Shendi Village.
What to do? Breath fresh air. Walk around. Lush green and stunning views sorround you all along.
Bhandardara lake (Wilson dam & Arthur Lake). Randh Water falls (about 11 km from Bandardhara). Ratanghad Fort (about 22 km by road or by crossing the dam by boat). Kalsubai (5400 ft high), the highest peak in Sahyadri is on the way to Bhandardara.

On our way to Bhandardara 

Fascinating landscape on our way up 

At Randh waterfalls.  

Randh Water Falls. At 170 ft. depth, it is the third largest Water falls in India 

Randh Falls II 

The deep ravine formed by Randh falls 

Randh Falls - II 

Bhanardara Lake OR Lake Arthur Hill. The lake was formed when Wilson dam was built on River Parvara. To the left is the Rathanghad ranges and Fort. About 20 km by road or cross the dam by boat 

A view of Bhanardara Lake OR Lake Arthur Hill. 

A view of Bhanardara Lake OR Lake Arthur Hill. 

Another view of Bhanardara Lake OR Lake Arthur Hill. Towards right, far away is Kalsubai. 

To my left is Bhandardara dam and to right is Parvara River 

A distant view of Kalsubai 

Green fields, farmers ploughing after thanking the rain gods. A village on the way, near Kalsubai ranges 

Some villages in the base of Kalsubai range 

Kalsubai. The tallest peak in Sahyadris.  

On our way down. Some villages down and fascinating mountain ranges behind 

Ghats by a Rikshaw. With a bit of Guts. This faithful three wheeler did not let us down