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Bhandardara, Title: Drive to Bhandhardara
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Bhandardara, the town located in Maharashtra in Ahemdnagar District, lies approximately 185 km from the state capital of Mumbai. It is a holiday resort located by the River Pravara. The place is known for its natural beauty and its quiet and soothing environments.
It attracts a lot of tourists every year because of its eco-tourism opportunities. Two of the important tourist attractions of the place are the Bhandardara Lake and the Randha Waterfalls.
According to Hindu Mythology, it was at Bhandardara that Sage Agasti prayed to the Lord, without eating anything for a year. On being pleased with his devotion, God gave Agasti a stream of the Ganga River which is the present day River Pravara.
The nearest town to Bhandardara is Nashik, which is accessible by road. Although this village resort does not have a railway station, it is well connected to other cities in Maharashtra by road. The village is surrounded by Mount Kalsubai, which is the highest peak of the state. It provides scope for trekking and mountaineering.
There are also the forts of Ratangad and Harishchandragad Fort to see here. The Ratangad Fort is around 200 years old and from the fort, views of Bhandardara are available. The Harishchandragad Fort was built during the 6th century, when the Kalchuri Dynasty ruled.
The small town of Bhandardara is evidence of the engineering skills of ancient times in the form of Wilson Dam. The dam was built in 1910, and is the largest earthen dam of the country. There is also the Arthur Lake and the Umbrella Falls close by which are scenic spots in this village.
But what really attracts tourists to Bhandardara is its greenery, its wide open spaces and its natural beauty. The air of Bhandardara is unpolluted and there has been very little commercialisation here, which differentiates it from the other resorts.
The adventure opportunities, the idyllic surroundings and the opportunity to explore nature attract tourists to Bhandardara.
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A lil peace of heaven
aloma,Mumbai Review date: 18th April 2012
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Overview of the destination
GR8 view, a stress-breaker, heady rooms @ Anandvan Resorts, congenial staff and goan-.Receptionist...However Ayurvedic spa closed, and taxi to and fro..
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
No shopping or restaurants here. ..
Activities & things to do
Sightseeing at additional cost. Boating closed in the monsoons...
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc
Its better to fend for yourself and drive down or arrange your own taxi from rail-station...
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A way to reach the nature
Dr.Prafful,Mumbai Review date: 21st August 2011
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Grab your best group of friends n March to serene and exotic expedition called Bhandardara, the authentic Konkan blended place with auspicious greenar..
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Beautiful place
jayanti,Mumbai Review date: 23rd July 2011
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Whether indoors or outdoors, a good place to be. Superb with falls everywhere..
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Bhandardara is primarily a resort village which is part of the Ahmednagar District in the state of Maharashtra. This village is surrounded by various sightseeing attractions, like Mount Kalsubai, Ratangad Fort and many others. These places are situated near the Sahyadri range.
Kalsubai Mountain is also an ideal place for indulging in trekking and visiting religious places. Other important places situated in Bhandardara are Randha Falls, Wilson Dam, Umbrella Falls, Ghatghar and Agastya Rishi Ashram. Wilson Dam is the oldest dam of Asia which was built in 1910. This dam serves as the major source for hydro power generation in Bhandardara.
Ghatghar is a famous village which is situated approximately 12 km from Bhandardara, from where tourists get view of the beautiful Sahyadri Mountain Range. Randha Falls and Umbrella Falls are the two major waterfalls in Bhandardara that are located near the Wilson Dam.
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