We went to malshej ghat on 10th July 2021. It is open if you go on weekdays. On weekends you have to go early otherwise u may be stopped at police checkpoosts
MTDC guest house there comes with stay and food. Otherwise there are small food joints during daytime where you can enjoy vada pao, Maggie, bhutta. But if you are looking for proper lunch or something you will have to eat well before reaching there.
Check out Bhandardara, dist. Ahmednagar. It's an amazingly beautiful place. There's mountains all around. Bhandardara is situated in the midst of Sahyadri range. You must visit this place once at least. Check out The Land Of Wanderlust (TLOW) website..... https://thelandofwanderlust.com/