Bhandardara
Bhandardara | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Arthur Lake | |
| Coordinates: 19°31′45″N 73°45′5″E / 19.52917°N 73.75139°E | |
| 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 | Nashik Sangamner |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Shirdi |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Akole |
Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in the western ghats of India. The village is located in the Akole tehsil, Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about 185 kilometers (115 mi) from Mumbai, 155 kilometers (96 mi) from Ahmednagar and 73 kilometers (45 mi) from Nashik.
Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, and mountains are notable tourist attractions.
Bhandardara attractions include Wilson Dam and Arthur Lake.
There are a number of historic and natural places of interest near the dam. From Bhandardara, visitors can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad forts. Visitors can also follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. The highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai is 1646 m, and the starting point for the trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara.