Hi folks,
I am going to tell you some of the facts of a beautiful place I recently visited Bhandardara.
- Accessibility: Bhandardara lies in between the mountains of sahyadri range, It is located in ahmednagar District of Maharashtra state.
185 kms from Mumbai - mode of transport Train(till karjat and Igatpuri), buses, self vehicles.
191 kms from Pune - Buses, self vehicles.
72 kms from Nashik - Train till Igatpuri, buses and self vehicles
45 kms from Igatpuri - Public transport available.
- Local Sightseeing - Ratangad Fort(bit hard to climb but extremely beautiful up on the fort), Harishchandragad Fort,
Mount Kalsubai(highest mountain of sahyadri range), Wilson dam(clean Water), Arthur Lake, Randha Falls.
Hotel/Accommodation: There might be number of hotels available but the true fun is staying in the tent houses it is the speciality of bhandardara. Tent houses near beautiful lakes, bonfire, Fishes and chicken to eat are the awesomest things that you will enjoy a lot.
Safety: If you are climbing the forts make sure you have proper trekking shoes, rope, medical kit and all the trekking accessories. The ladders on the forts are literally tied with the iron wires, so be careful while climbing up the forts.