Bhandardara Travel Guide

Pristine lake amidst the lush green mountains with waterfalls under the canopy of the cloud racing sky- this scenery is what best describes Bhandardara. A hidden paradise in Maharashtra that hardly people know, Bhandardara is 185 kilometers from Mumbai, and even Pune. The hill station, located in the north of Ahmednagar district in Akola tehsil, takes pride in being home to Kalsubai Mountains, which is the highest peak in Maharashtra. And that's perhaps the reason why it is considered a trekker’s paradise.

An Insight into Bhandardara Tourism

Located on the bank of Pravara River belonging to the district of Ahmednagar, Bhandardara is without a second thought a worth visiting travel destination of Maharashtra. Enriched with a mélange of waterfalls; nirvana quiet mountains; gusty- winds; dense vegetation, and an immaculate atmosphere evoking romanticism and bliss, Bhandardara takes pride in being the dwelling place of the much famed Kalsubai Mountains. This celebrated mountain brags about its position as the highest peak in Maharashtra with a height of about 5,400ft from sea level.

Stationed on the Western Ghats, Bhandardara boasts a large number of tourist attractions in and around the place. Bhandardara Lake and Randha Falls top the list of being the most peerless sites that hynotize travelers from across the country. The exuberance of Randha Falls is beautifully stirred during the monsoon. Pravara River in Randha Falls, swoons into the abyss with much ferocity. Wilson Dam, which sits on the elevated height of 150 meters, commands a staggering view of the raging water plunging on the rocks underneath to the tourists who are free to dawdle at the pleasant base of the dam. The beautiful Arthur Lake eclipsed with the overgrown forest of the Sahaydris is the next most visited site when in Bhandardara.

Bhandardara is home to scads of sightseeing places: Ghatghar,

Ratnagad, Sandhan Valley, Angling, Agasti Rishi Ashram, Amriteshwar Temple, Ratanwadi, Anandvaan Resort to name a few.

Fixed some 22 kilometers away from Bhandardara, Ghatgar offers bird’s-eye-view of the picturesque region belonging to the Sahaydris. On the other hand, Ratnagad owes its importance to the historical capture of Shivaji in the former days and is the favorite spot amongst the venturesome trekkers. Sandhan Valley’s exquisiteness is best brought out during the monsoon and earns fame for being home to a reverse waterfall.

Tourism in Bhandardara is best experienced with exhilaration and gets lucrative when you are thoroughly enlightened with the overview of the tranquil places coupled with a clock-like travel guide that help you meticulously plan a holiday in Bhandardara. Be it providing you with the best inn featuring some impelling discounts and deals that is hard to gloss over, or your answer to the search of perfect delicacy or even an all-compassing travel guide on the must-visit sightseeing places in and around Bhandardara, Tour My India has it all. We get you to this captivating place in a cut-price budget besides transmuting your otherwise simple journey in to something magical and worthwhile sans any travel hassles.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Bhandardara

Soaked in the nature’s beauty, Bhandardara evidently is a place for nature lovers. The popular tourist destination in Maharashtra houses numerous waterfalls, lakes and temple for the sightseeing. While, you're up here, a must thing to do is to visit Amruteshwar Temple, Wilson Dam, Arthur Lake, Umbrella Falls, Randha Falls, and Agatsya Rishi Ashram, which make the best Bhandardara tourist attractions.

Where to Stay in Bhandardara?

Bhandardara along with welcoming you with its scenic locales and surroundings greets you with excellent accommodation options as well. This tourist place has a number of good hotels and resorts that are ideal for honeymoon couples as well as family holidays. Also, if you have a holiday planned with your friends, Bhandardara has some incredible budget and luxury hotels to stay as well.

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Best Deals & Holiday Packages for Bhandardara

Bhandardara is the address to serene and scenic nature’s beauty where any nature lover would be willing to lose himself. The place is ideal for planning a honeymoon tour or short or weekend getaway to be amidst the picturesque surroundings and tranquil ambience. Enjoy the best Bhandardara tour packages as we offer some incredible honeymoon as well as family packages and weekend trips that are easy on pocket but bigger on fun and enjoyment.

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