Bhanderdhara is a serene little hill station located in Maharashtra. ....it's approx 160+kms drive from Mumbai City .....a lovely retreat from the hussle bussle of Mumbai City.
Though ,often we had been travelling to a Igatpuri, but never took to Bhanderdhara and that too in Monsoon season....though ,it's almost end of the rainy season still thought to attempt a trip down to Bhanderdhara.
It was Sunday , and the traffic on Mumbai -Nashik highway was much less ,so didn't find much difficulty to drive up to Igatpuri. ...The Kasara Ghat onto Igatpuri is looking at its best...valley , all in greens and clouds hovering across. ....just loved it . Soon after crossing Igatpuri, a narrow road takes aright hand turn towards Bhanderdhara ....the road was still okay until we came to a cross where we had to take the hill drive and other portion moved onto shridi shrine..... The hill road is hardly marked so had to ask the locals at the bus stand there....this portion of the road is really in very bad shape and had to be very careful while driving....the road is really very very narrow but very picturesque as we kept continuing onto Bhanderdhara. ....After we left Mum -Nashik highway , it's 32 kms drive upto Bhanderdhara. ...No dhaba or eateries on the way , so should carry ones own food along .....
Few resorts at Bhanderdhara, so a prior booking incase wish to stay back a night is must. Mtdc resort and Anandvan resorts is best located....though we saw another resort named cottage.....but,it's without a view.....
The beautiful lake from the top of the hill is a delight to watch ....quite a big one though...The Umbrella falls is best seen in shape of umbrella , only in peak monsoon. ..Though , nothing much to do there .....I can say , it's peace and tranquillity will steal anyone's soul ...it's cool temp , sound of dried leaves blowing in the wind , the jungles all around and silence......JUST AN AWESOME BREAK ......NEEDED MUCH TO REJUVENATE AND CONNECT WITH ONE'S LOVED ONES .....in today's world hardly we get time for each other ...this looks the best destination to be for each other....strole walk through the jungle road, breathing the fresh oxygen.....it's loved it all.....but for food one has to depend on the resort facilities only..Orelse one need to drive upto Igatpuri to get good eateries, that's the only problem area.
Since its a driving distance from Mumbai or nashik city ,anyone can plan a day trip and enjoy picnicing in the hills like we did....
I look forward for a stay there in coming days.....but will surely book our stay prior. ...
Though ,often we had been travelling to a Igatpuri, but never took to Bhanderdhara and that too in Monsoon season....though ,it's almost end of the rainy season still thought to attempt a trip down to Bhanderdhara.
It was Sunday , and the traffic on Mumbai -Nashik highway was much less ,so didn't find much difficulty to drive up to Igatpuri. ...The Kasara Ghat onto Igatpuri is looking at its best...valley , all in greens and clouds hovering across. ....just loved it . Soon after crossing Igatpuri, a narrow road takes aright hand turn towards Bhanderdhara ....the road was still okay until we came to a cross where we had to take the hill drive and other portion moved onto shridi shrine..... The hill road is hardly marked so had to ask the locals at the bus stand there....this portion of the road is really in very bad shape and had to be very careful while driving....the road is really very very narrow but very picturesque as we kept continuing onto Bhanderdhara. ....After we left Mum -Nashik highway , it's 32 kms drive upto Bhanderdhara. ...No dhaba or eateries on the way , so should carry ones own food along .....
Few resorts at Bhanderdhara, so a prior booking incase wish to stay back a night is must. Mtdc resort and Anandvan resorts is best located....though we saw another resort named cottage.....but,it's without a view.....
The beautiful lake from the top of the hill is a delight to watch ....quite a big one though...The Umbrella falls is best seen in shape of umbrella , only in peak monsoon. ..Though , nothing much to do there .....I can say , it's peace and tranquillity will steal anyone's soul ...it's cool temp , sound of dried leaves blowing in the wind , the jungles all around and silence......JUST AN AWESOME BREAK ......NEEDED MUCH TO REJUVENATE AND CONNECT WITH ONE'S LOVED ONES .....in today's world hardly we get time for each other ...this looks the best destination to be for each other....strole walk through the jungle road, breathing the fresh oxygen.....it's loved it all.....but for food one has to depend on the resort facilities only..Orelse one need to drive upto Igatpuri to get good eateries, that's the only problem area.
Since its a driving distance from Mumbai or nashik city ,anyone can plan a day trip and enjoy picnicing in the hills like we did....
I look forward for a stay there in coming days.....but will surely book our stay prior. ...
Really we had enjoyed our Sunday drive out .....
