BHANDARDARA
BHANDARDARA is a village located in Ahmednagar District in the state of Maharashtra. This beautiful village is located amid lush greenery, surrounded with mountains. It is approximately a 3 and a half hour drive from the city of Mumbai. Well approximately a 10 km road towards Bhandardara is not good. The road condition is a bit bad and you need to drive carefully through for 10 km. Today, I will be jotting down some of the best places to visit in Bhandardara.
I have visited some of the best places in Bhandardara. The drive to these attractions is also difficult. Some of the roads towards the attractions are in a bad condition. It is difficult to drive through these roads. The drive towards the attractions was scenic and beautiful. We were driving amid lush greenery, small farms passing by during the drive was just mesmerizing. It was a blissful experience. If you love nature and want some break from the hustle and bustle of city then this is the place for you.
Also, there will be a problem with the mobile network on the route towards the attractions. You may get an offline map on your mobile. I will be sharing a picture of the route at the end of the article. Well, you may take a route which is next to MTDC Bhandardara Resort. You have to pay an entry fee for the same. There is a Forest Check Post from where you may begin your journey. Though, this is a longer route, the roads are a bit better from here.
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BHANDARDARA
AMRUTESHWAR TEMPLE
Amruteshwar temple is a temple of Lord Shiva. This temple is located amid lush greenery and surrounded by mountains. The location is very peaceful and scenic. If you are looking for some peace and tranquility, then do visit this place. The temple is very ancient and had stone carvings all over.
NANI FALLS
The Nani waterfalls is also one of the best places to visit in Bhandardara. The Waterfalls are a beautiful sight to watch during the monsoons. There are also steps built upwards to have a better view of the Falls from the Hills. It was quite serene and peaceful here. Also, the view of the waterfalls from the Mountains is spectacular.
Bhandardara Lake
Bhandardara Lake is a again the best place to visit in Bhandardara. It is very soothing to sit near the lake in the evening and spend some time with family and friends. Also, there were some viewpoints constructed to click some good photographs and have a nice view of the beautiful Lake.
Have a look at the detailed video about the visit to the above attractions
Sandhan Valley Trek
For trekking enthusiasts the Sandhan Valley trek is a popular and best places to visit in Bhandardara. Though I have not visited this place, it is known to be one of the beautiful places in Bhandardara. The trek is said to have some of the spectacular views.
Kalsubai Peak
Kalsubai peak is the highest peak in Maharashtra. This is also for the trekking enthusiasts. There is a Kalsubai Devi temple at the top of the mountain. Also, the trek has beautiful scenic views along the way.
Overall, Bhandardara has been one of my memorable visits. I will never forget the scenic drive through lush greenery and farms. The Village is surrounded by farms, lake and mountains which makes it beautiful and scenic.