Bhandardara is a beautiful holiday resort on the hills and is an ideal place for trekkers.
Arthur lake formed by the dammed waters of the
Pravara river is a major attraction. It was here that Shri Agasti Rishi meditated continuously for a year.
Wilson Dam,
Umbrella Falls, and
Randha Falls are worth visiting. Mount
Kalsubai, highest peak (1,646 m) in the Sahyadri range overlooks Bhandardara. Agasti Rishi
Ashram is situated on the bank of the Pravara river. Ratangadh Fort and Amriteshwar Temple are interesting destinations.
The
nearest airport is at Mumbai and the nearest railhead is
Igatpuri on
Central Railway (45 km). Bhandardara is accessible by road also from Mumbai (185 km) and
Pune (191 km).
