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Bhandardara | |
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Village | |
 Arthur Lake | |
  Bhandardara Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates:19°31′45″N73°45′5″E / 19.52917°N 73.75139°E /19.52917; 73.75139 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ahmednagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Government of Maharashtra |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi,Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 02424 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-17 |
| Nearest city | NashikSangamner |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Shirdi |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Akole |
Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in theWestern Ghats ofIndia. The village is located in theAkole tehsil,Ahmednagar district of the state ofMaharashtra, about 185 kilometers (115 mi) fromMumbai, 155 kilometers (96 mi) fromAhmednagar and 73 kilometers (45 mi) fromNashik.
Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment,waterfalls, and mountains are notable tourist attractions.[citation needed]
Bhandardara attractions include Wilson Dam and Arthur Lake.[1]
There are a number of historic and natural places of interest near the dam. From Bhandardara, visitors can climb up to see theRatangad andHarishchandragad forts. Visitors can also follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. The highest peak inMaharashtra, MountKalsubai is 1646 m, and the starting point for the trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara.
Bhandardara is home to MountKalsubai, the highest peak (5,400 ft or 1,600 m) in Maharashtra.
Another tourist attraction is the Wilson Dam on thePravara River, which was built in 1910. The Umbrella Falls also draw visitors, although it can be seen only during themonsoons between July and October. About 10 km away from Shendi Village is the Randhaa Waterfalls. The Ratangad fort is around 22 km from Shendi/ Bhandardara, and is connected by both roadway, and ferry across the Lake Arthur. On the Kalsubai side, at the far end of a 22 km roadway across forests and tribal villages, is Konkankada from where there are views of the plains.[citation needed] Harishchandragad is another nearby mountain hiking spot with an ancient temple on top.
Bhandardara has a number of treking and hiking routes,[citation needed] including a trek to Ratangad fort, which is reached by boat over a small lake near the village Ratanwadi.
Other attractions include:
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 Interactive map of Bhandardara | |
| Official name | Wilson Dam |
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| Location | Ahmednagar District,Maharashtra India |
| Coordinates | 19°31′45″N73°45′5″E / 19.52917°N 73.75139°E /19.52917; 73.75139 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Pravara River |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Arthur Lake |
Wilson Dam: Built in 1910 across the River Pravara, Wilson Dam is situated at a height of 150 m above sea level. The opening of sluice gates creates two 60 to 80 feet cascades of water that plummet to the rocks below.
Arthur Lake: The clear and placid lake is bounded by thick canopied forests of the Sahyadri hills. The Lake gets its water from the Pravara River.[2]
Bhandardara is easily accessible by road also fromMumbai which is around 185 km away andPune which is around 191 km away.
The nearest airport is in Nashik around 90 km, whileIgatpuri Railway Station, 45+ km away, has the nearest railhead. One can board a state transport bus from Igatpuri to reach Bhandardara.
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