Day 1: Bhavali Dam | Necklace Falls | Bhandardara Lake | Bhandardara Dam | Amruteshwar Temple |

Good morning! It’s going to be a day full of adventure. We start our Bhandardara road trip from the CSMT station, wherein we board the Kasara local train from different boarding Once we reach Kasara station, our happiness shall know no bounds. Because here is where we meet, my friend!

Once we are done with the meeting and greeting, an appetizing breakfast awaits us. Post which, let’s get ready to vrooooom into a power-packed adventure ride towards Bhavali Dam.

The entire car ride will be all about jokes, gossip, fun, and your kinda songs- the soulful kind, the dhinchak kind, the jazzy kind, and even the hip-hop kind! Pro tip- Make sure to get your playlist along for an even better ride.  Now that we have you in the mood, it’s time to tick each place off our bucket list.

After about 45 minutes on the road, our car will halt right next to a beautiful sight that is sure to take your breath away. Yes, my friend. This is the first destination for the day- the Bhavali Dam. We will click the most beautiful pictures, and soak ourselves in the mist hand in hand. The waterfall will not only quench your thirst but will also soak your soul in the most unimaginable ways.

Time for some lunch guys; then we'll leave the Bhavali Dam premises and continue on our journey. Follow us as we continue our ride through lush greens and heavenly scenes, right up to Muthkhel Village for some deliciously cooked desi lunch. What’s better than this? Nature, friends, and deliciously cooked local cuisine that will make your taste buds go on a roller coaster ride- yummmm!

Post lunch, let’s head towards the Bhandardara Lake Dam. You will be stunned to know that it is one of the oldest dams ever built in India. The roaring water sliding and hitting the gates is the best thing you’ll ever witness! The river in front of you right now is the Pravara River, which undeniably has the largest watershed you must have seen. PS- The surprise is not over yet friend. As you turn around, you will see the picturesque stretch of Sahyadri Mountain encircling the entire dam. What’s more? You will also get to witness the mighty Umbrella falls glittering underneath the sun. The Bhandardara dam also has a beautiful garden where we can sit and embrace each other over warm conversations.

Next up in the Bhandardara Lake trip is the Necklace Falls! As the name would have it, this beautiful waterfall adorns the hills exactly like a necklace when the waterfalls down the lofty rocks.

Although the sun starts to set, our spirits are still up and high. The golden hues of the sky are the best time for a getaway to the Amruteshwar temple. This spectacular temple will make your eyes wander through heaven. Dating back to some bygone era, this temple is a classic representation of some ancient artwork, solely dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has 12 different Shiva shrines that were built by King Jhang of the Shilahara dynasty, some thousands of years ago.

Towards the end of the road trip, we will surprise you with a pack of Hikerwolfs with some delicious, heavenly, home-cooked dinner. Imagine the fun: mouth-watering dinner with happy faces, some music to give us company, and the most awesome dance moves ever! 

The night will be spent in Samrad village, right against the wide expanse of the beautiful breezy Sandhan valley!

Alright…Time to sleep now. After the splendid adventure at Bhandardara Lake, you're going to have a perfect night's sleep. While you have the night’s sleep, you might as well dream about some more adventure that we are about to undertake the next day. 

Day 2: Sandhan Valley | Konkan Kada | Randha waterfall |

Cock-a-doodle-doo!
“Hey, …what’s that beautiful smell coming from? Is that chai?”
Yes, it’s garma garam kadak chai. And that’s how we start with the second day of our Bhandardara road trip. So hey, good morning!

Time to get ready ASAP, as we are heading for a fun hike to witness the beautiful Sahyadri mountain ranges. The entire Sandhan Valley is surrounded by some magnificent hills- Alang, Maland, Kulang, Ratangad, Ajoba, and Kalsubai hills to name a few. Minute after minute, we cross lush green pastures, and broken paths, and breathe in the peace underneath the fluffy clouds. We also trail across Konkan Kada, which is a concave-shaped mountain carved in the middle of nowhere. The beauty of the mountain is extremely peculiar and beyond any explanation. With this, we also end the scenic hike through the enchanting Samrad village.

Now, we head to the Randha Falls. It is the third-largest fall in the whole of Maharashtra! This, my friend, is nature’s treat for you. Everywhere you look, you see rapids flowing fast and eventually merging into an enormous waterfall. Randha Falls is also the place where our crazy heads take a dip in the pond! Sounds amusing right? Imagine how beautiful reality must be. Photos after photos, splashes after splashes, laughs after laughs, we make memories under the sun.

This also marks the end of our  Bhandardara road trip. We head back to Mumbai with the same joy and fun we started the ride with- music, Masti, and even something beyond that- a special bond with fellow travelers that have culminated into a lifelong one.