Bhandardara - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Ratanggad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, overlooking the locale of Bhandardhara. The fort is about 400 years old. This fort is often covered with flowering plants in November. Ratangad is also called Jewels of the Fort.

he Kalsubai Peak lies within the Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the top things to do in Bhandardara. The peak is a small plateau and offers a commanding view of nearby forts and Bhandardara Dam. It was used for keeping watch on their enemies during the Maratha rule in the region. Kalsubai Temple is Located at the topmost peak of Sahyadri mountain range of Maharashtra. It is also a famous trekking destination.

Nilwande Dam refers to two associated gravity dams built using roller-compacted concrete, the first use in India. They are situated in Ghatghar village in Ahmednagar district Maharashtra, India. Both dams create a lower and upper reservoir for the 250 MW pumped-storage hydroelectric power station.

This is a hill fort located in the Ahmednagar district and it has played a major role in guarding and controlling the surroundig region. The fort is quite ancient. Remnants of Microlithic man have been discovered here

Malshej ghat is a mountain pass in the western ghats range. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western ghats. The site is home to hundreds of different kinds of flora and fauna especially the avian population.

Temple which was built in the 12 century AD. The walls are decorated with geometrical patterns and few sculptures. The shikhara has four vertical spires with diminishing miniature shikhara capped with a flat amalaka. A pushkarani or stepped tank in square pan is also provided near temple. The temple faces the west and is dedicated to Shiva,