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Bhandardara Dam (Dist. Ahmednagar) Back
Bhandardara is rare combination of tourist attractions one can imagine of.
Sage Agasti meditated here for a year and was blessed with a stream of the Ganga river flowing here, which is now known as the `Pravara`.
The largest earthen dam in India Wilson Dam across the river Pravara at Bhandardara was constructed in 1910 at the biggest height of 150 meters with a beautiful Umbrela Fall near the dam.
Arthur Lake is the biggest lake in India surrounded by the Sahyadri range.
Nearby Randha falls (10 kms) naer Shendi Village, pours from a height of 45 meters.
Agasti Rishi Ashram situated on the bank of the Pravara River is mentioned in Ramayana. It is believed that here Sage Agasti gave blessings to Lord Rama and gave an arrow, which he used to kill Ravana .
Ratangad one of Shivaji`s favourites Fort is 22 km from Shendi/ Bhandardara, and is connected by both roadway, and can be reached byroad or ferry across the Lake Arthur.
About 1000 years old Amriteshwar Temple famous for its intricate carvings can be reached by taking a boat ride to Ratanvadi.
Kalsubai 1,646 mts,in hightis is the attraction for trekkers at Bari on Igatpuri-Bhandara Road.
Sage Agasti meditated here for a year and was blessed with a stream of the Ganga river flowing here, which is now known as the `Pravara`.
The largest earthen dam in India Wilson Dam across the river Pravara at Bhandardara was constructed in 1910 at the biggest height of 150 meters with a beautiful Umbrela Fall near the dam.
Arthur Lake is the biggest lake in India surrounded by the Sahyadri range.
Nearby Randha falls (10 kms) naer Shendi Village, pours from a height of 45 meters.
Agasti Rishi Ashram situated on the bank of the Pravara River is mentioned in Ramayana. It is believed that here Sage Agasti gave blessings to Lord Rama and gave an arrow, which he used to kill Ravana .
Ratangad one of Shivaji`s favourites Fort is 22 km from Shendi/ Bhandardara, and is connected by both roadway, and can be reached byroad or ferry across the Lake Arthur.
About 1000 years old Amriteshwar Temple famous for its intricate carvings can be reached by taking a boat ride to Ratanvadi.
Kalsubai 1,646 mts,in hightis is the attraction for trekkers at Bari on Igatpuri-Bhandara Road.
By Rail: Nearest Stn, Igatpuri on Mumbai-Manmad route 40.
By Road: Ahmednagar (Via Sangamner, Akole, Rajur) 162
Mumbai (Via Shahapur-Shenava) 148 (Via Igatpuri-Ghoti) 171.
Pune (Via Ghargaon-Rajur) 174.
Nashik (Via Ghoti)75.