Bhandardara - Old Friends Re-union.

It was 1st of August 2009, we three friends planned to visit Bhandardara, Nasik for a day's visit, to catch up & remember those old college days spend together in hostel and studies during our graduation time, as we were meeting after 2 years.

Bhandardara - Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of verdant natural beauty, murmuring waterfalls, sky high mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air & pristine ambiance. The vast expanse of the Bhandardara Lake and the roaring Radha falls are the major tourist attractions.Passing from Nasik - Igatpuri highway, take a left turn towards Goti gaon and proceed as per the road signs and you reach the perfect spot.

Bhandardara is full of beautiful attractions – from majestic Wilson Dam to wondrous Arthur Lake. As legend has it, Shri Agasti Rishi meditated here for a year, surviving only on water and air, pleased with this display of devotion, God came down to Earth and blessed Shri Agasti Rishi with a stream of the Ganga river, which is now known as the Pravara River.

From Bhandardara, you can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad fort. Or, you can follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. Also, if you are up for a challenge, the highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai (1646 m), stands tall for you to conquer. The starting point of this challenging trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara. Atop, there is a small temple and standing. Standing at the summit, you can have panoramic view of Sahyadris and Bhandardara.

We drove in our Maruti Alto at a good speed, seeing & judging to the conditions of the road, rains were also on cards at some spots, lot of tourists have been from Mumbai & other places to catch the nature beauty & water falls at its peak season.

It took for us to drive the whole area of 25 kms one way stretch, maybe 1 1/2 hrs, by stopping, waiting & catching nature glimpses.

After the long drive, we spend night out at Gomantak, Nasik, famous for its non-veg & fresh fish dish, had a healthy & delicious dinner finishing the day at 11.45 pm for sleep mode.


All in total, was a wonderful & remembrance trip.