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Bhandardara is a pristine and traditional village near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the best place to enjoy the weekend holidays in the serene surroundings of Sahyadri Ranges in Western Ghats, Maharashtra. There is a dam also whose name is based on the Bhandardara Village that is Bhandardara Dam. The exact location is Akole Tehsil, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, and nearby Igatpuri, which serves as the nearest railway station to it. The distance between Mumbai and Bhandardara is 166 kilometers (103 Miles), and from Pune, it is 172 Kilometres(106 Miles). From the distance factor point of view, you can observe that Bhandardara is somewhere in the middle of both the major cities of Maharashtra. Due to the covered up by lush green surroundings and enriched flora and fauna of Western Ghats, this place is also known as the - “Queen of Sahyadri.”
The Bhandardara is of hilly area type bot not suitable for the summers as here you will experience the humidity and scorching heat. It becomes a paradise after the mid-session of Monsoon, and till February remains the best spot for camping, trekking, sightseeing, and a perfect weekend getaway far from the crowded life of Mumbai and Pune. The climate and temperature at Bhandardara can be divided into four parts: Summer, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter.
The Summer season commences from March and retains till May. At this time temperature lies between 20°C (68°F) to 38°C (100°F). The night remains cold, but the days are mild, and the sky remains clear. From June, monsoon starts here and is retained till September. In the monsoon season, Bhandardara receives heavy rainfall. The humidity is high, but the wind remains cold. The minimum temperature recorded in monsoon is 24°C (75°F), and the maximum temperature goes upto 33°C (91°F). October to November is the season of Autumn, and the temperature is 20°C (°68F) to 29°C (84.2°F). The clarity of the sky is on the verge, and it is the best time to visit Bhandara Camping. From December to February, this place will be most pleasant, where during the day and night, you can feel the cool breezes from the Sahyadri Hills. In the winters minimum temperature is 8°C (46°F), and the maximum is 19°C (66°F).
About Bhandardara Camping:
Bhandara Camping is the best of the best ways to relieve yourself from routine life stress. It is the place where you can enjoy lakeside camping at Bhandardara Dam. From the campsite, you can enjoy nature's craftsmanship. The campsites at Bhandardara lake provide you all the chances to capture the beauty in your eyes and camera forever. You will be mesmerized after seeing the panoramic views of the lake and surroundings.
To enjoy Bhandardara Camping, reach the campsite by town till evening at 5:00 PM and check-in at your camp. The tents provided are so cozy, so have some little rest and then experience the serene surroundings followed by sunset view. When it is getting dark outside, reach the campsite and settle down near the bonfire for chit chat with friends and intro with other campmates. In the night, you will see another wonder of nature that is fireflies near your campsite. It will be an enjoyable experience to have dinner under the sky with a bonfire. After enjoying this time, you may retire to your tent.
The Morning will be so beautiful at Bhandardara lakeside camping. Enjoy the sunrise, followed by getting some poster pictures by your camera. Have breakfast, relax for a while, and pack your bags to return for your sweet home with the best memories of Bhandardara Camping.
Things to Do At Bhandardara Lake:
If you have more time available, then you can visit nearby places to Bhandardara on your own after check-out from the campsite. The places to visit at Bhandardara are the following:
Sandhan Valley
Kalsubai Peak
Pawna Lake
Randha Waterfall
Umbrella Waterfall
Amruteshwar Mahadev Temple
Samrad Village
Ratangad Fort
Bhavali Dam
Wilson Dam
Alang Madan Kulang
Fireflies at Purushwadi
Other than sightseeing and trekking you can enjoy activities like
Boating
Angling
Bird Watching
Photography
How to Reach Bhandardara:
The Bhandardara is well connected with all major cities of Maharashtra. The best option to reach Bhandardara is by road and train.
By Road:
Bhandardara is located at the distance of 103 miles(166 Km) from Mumbai, and the distance between Bhandardara and Pune is 106 miles(172 Km). There are state transport buses and private buses available to reach there. Other than this, you can also hire a private cab from Mumbai or Pune. If you want to reach there with your vehicle, then it will also be the best.
By Train:
Igatpuri is the nearest major city to Bhandardara, which has the railhead also. The Igatpuri railway station is on the Mumbai - Nashik rail route. So by boarding on the train first reach there. The distance between Igatpuri and Bhandardara is 45 km. Outside the station, you can catch the sharing jeep or hire some private vehicle for you to reach the Bhandardara Campsite.
If you are planning to reach from Pune by train, then first you have to board on the Indrayani SF Express till Kalyan Junction, and from there, you have to catch Ratnagiri SF Express to reach Igatpuri.
By Flight:
If you are planning to visit Bhandardara from the other parts of the country, then Mumbai and Pune Airport are nearby airports.
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