Bhandardara Attractions

This fort is often covered with flowering plants in November. Ratangad is also called Jewels of the
Ratangad has a natural rock peak with a cavity in it at the top which is called 'Nedhe' or 'Eye of the Needle'. The fort has four gates Ganesh, Hanuman, Konkan and Trimbak. The sculptures of Lord Ganesh and Hanuman are seen on the main gate.[3] It also has many wells on the top.[4] The main attraction at Ratanwadi is the Amruteshwar Temple, famous for its carvings, dating back to the Hemadpant Era - roughly from the eighth century. The fort is origin for the river Pravara/Amrutvahini. The Bhandardara dam(arthar dam) is built on this river.From the top of the fort neighbouring forts like Alang, kulang, Madan gad, Harishchandragad, Patta are seen easily. The view of entire Bhandardara dam( Lake Arthur) gives sheer pleasure. There are many rock cut water cisterns on the fort. Some of them store potable water throughout the year. There is a natural hole in the mountain top probably caused by wind erosion. It is 10 feet high and 60 feet wide. Due to its shape it is called Nedhe (or eye of the needle in Marathi).On the eastern side of the fort there are two caves, which can be used for overnight stay. This fort can be visited in any part of the year however the beast season is from October–February when the temperature is cool and the vegetation has not dried up..

by Alang, Madan and Kulang Mountains.
Sandhan Valley trek starts from Samrad village. Total trek time is around 5 hours which includes rappelling and crossing pool of water. And deep gorges and one of its kinds of life experience which you feel at end of the trek.
The Great Grand Dad of all Treks - The Valley of Shadows, Where you'll hardly get to see the sunlight, isolated from the outer world, dead silence, passing through those deep creepy ponds, lifeless rocks and boulders, Echoes of your own footsteps will make you feel like a presence of some entity, sleeping by the waterfall with the nocturnal creatures in sub-freezing temperature. You'll remember this 48 hours throughout your lifetime.
Brilliant & deep narrow rock floored ravine between the two high walls of a mountain range. At some places, its width is less than 3 ft so that at some places sun rays unable to reach. So its called the valley of the shadow. To go at the end side of the gorge you have cross 2-3 water pools, water level changes according to seasons, in winter it is up to waist & in summer it is up to knee height. At the end of the valley, you get a magnificent view of high cliffs & deep valleys.
Sandhan Valley trek via Samrad to Dehene is a high difficulty grade trek in the Sahyadri. The Sandhan Valley full-descend is just 2.5 kms long (up to campsite) but the time taken to finish it on a normal weekend is around 10 hours.It starts with a flat trail till you reach the opening of Sandhan Valley. Once you’re into Sandhan Valley, you will be descending through the valley for the entire duration.

It is visited throughout the year by avid trekkers, Kalsubai temple devotees and wildlife enthusiasts alike

Trekking

Kalsubai is a 6.6 km long trek with an elevation gain of around 2700 ft. This is a one day trek having easy difficulty level with lush green landscapes and multiple waterfalls. The peak attracts many trekkers and devotees determined to scale the mountain. To reach the summit there are well designated trekking routes. The most popular route is through the eastern mountain face taking off from the base village Bari. The Waki river, a tributary of Pravara, takes origin on its eastern slope and flows as a stream through the outer fringes of Bari. A short distance away from the stream a Hanuman temple has been built. This provides an important landmark to commence the trek as well as a resting post for those nearing the final lap of their trek. The route from behind this temple takes the hiker straight to the summit. The trek along this route is a mix of easy to ascend slopes as well as treacherous rocky outcrops overlooking the valley below. Considering the increasing foot fall in recent years, the government has built iron ladders along the vertical hill slopes. These assist trekkers to allow for a convenient and safe ascent.
The route via Indore is relatively unexplored as not many people are aware of it. Unlike the regular route via Bari, which has fixed ladders, cemented steps and several people flocking during the monsoon, the route via Indore is raw with stone steps and a huge iron chain for support at the dangerous patches.

That place is called Randha Falls. Here is the temple of Ghorpada Devi.
Randha Falls is the invention of a roaring youth. Born in the Kushi of Ratangadda, the Pravara River, after taking a 5 km walk through the mountain range, suddenly plunges into a 5 meter deep valley. At that time, there was a musical atmosphere created by the combination of all those rainy manga kallol of water, the white light of the water, the majesty of the frost and the rainbow rising on those frosts, the sound of the deafening silence.
In the rainy season, the rainwater falls even more rudely. But at the same time, there are dangerous situations. In the rainy season, the waterfall at Katalpur on the other side is noticeable immediately after the rain falls. Many Bollywood film directors also fell in love with Randha Falls. Therefore, the thrilling scenes of many other films have been featured here in 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Prem', 'Kurban' and 'Raju Chacha'.

Dam information: Type of building: stone Construction Height: 5.99 m (highest) Length: 5 m Bhandardara area In search of the dam was constructed in 1929 by an English engineer, Arthur Hill. Subsequent survey assistant engineer H.P. OB Pulli, Executive Engineer H. Directed by OB Schaubridge. The construction of the dam was started in 1949 by then Chief Engineer Arthur Hill. Bhandardara is known as the tallest dam in India at that time. They were made from a mixture of lime and sand. Later he was supported by modern technology.
The dam was completed in 1909. The dam was inaugurated by Governor Leslie Wellesley on December 7, 1979. The dam was then named Wilson Dam and the dam's reservoir was named Arthur Lake.

This line is known as Harishchandra's line. Harishchandragad is the stronghold at the beginning of this geographically important queue. Harishchandragad is at a height of 5 meters above sea level.
Mythological significance: As the names of the peaks in Harishchandra, Taramati and Rohidas are mentioned, the fort is directly linked to King Harishchandra by local legend. In the caves at Harishchandragad, Changdeva did penance.
Stakes to go to the fort There are currently three or four options for climbing a fort.
Saverne-Belpada-Armed Gateway:There is a savannah-belpada-saddle highway to reach the fort. But since this route is very difficult, only those who know the technique of rock climbing should follow it. To reach this route, take the Kalyan-Murbad route to the village of Saverne before starting the Malshejghat.

Umbrella falls can be seen from a great distance even when the dam is started. But this Umbrella Fall is only visible during the months of July to October. Now, irrigation department officer Shri Kiran Deshmukh starts the first Sunday of every month and on the last Sunday of the month from 11am to 3am. Marathi and Hindi movie song shoot It is a pleasure to visit this place, now that the couple is a favorite of the place for pre-wedding photography and video, then you should definitely visit once again and enjoy the beauty of this beauty, then let's see you soon.

The 'Grandfather's Mountain', the grandfather's hill, looks like an old man in the Balghat
range between Ratangad and Harishchandragad. The 5,4-foot vertical wall of the fort is a challenging and unique target for climbers.
History
mythology, written in the same fort basuna valmikinni Ramayana. It was at this fort that Sitamai gave birth to Love and Kush. Love and Kush used to call Valmiki 'grandfather', hence the name of the fort was called grandfather. Valmiki's ashram and mausoleum are located on the fort.
Places to visit: The first route should reach Valmiki Rishi's ashram in about half an hour. Since Valmiki cannot wait to reach the top of the fort near Rishi's Ashram, we have to stay at the Ashram. There is a cottage here to stay on the fort. There is a water fountain nearby. If there is a stay-at-home program, you may have to bring your own dining facility. About one to one and a half hours after the waterfall, a cave is needed. Here are the footwear worn in the rock. There is also a water tank on the left. Iron ladders have also been set up to reach this cave. This is the way to return to the ashram. In this way, the grandfather's fortress is a natural journey for those coming from Mumbai. There is nothing special to see if you leave two to three water tanks at the top of the fort. Many Durgavir Rattangad - Grandfather's Gad - Harishchandragarh trek for 3 to 5 days.