Bhandardara Dam Shendi Akole
Bhandardara Dam ( Wilson Dam) in Akole taluka has been built during British rule in India.Bhandardara Dam is the main water reserve for Akole taluka's lifeline river Pravara. Bhandardara is located in very beautiful place in Sahyadri mountains lines which is close from Nashik and Mumbai cities. Which make Bhandardara Dam ( Wilson Dam) popular tourist place in all seasons.
Distance from Major Cities:
- Nashik - 70 KM
- Mumbai - 161 KM
- Akole - 36 KM
- Sangamner - 60 KM
- Pune - 174 KM
- Shirdi - 107 KM
Main Attractions -
- Main Water reserve - Bhandardara has huge water reserve and it is surrounded by beautiful Sahyadri mountains lines.
- Umbrella Fall - When the water is released from 200 ft Bhandardara dam main reserve to Pravara river, first it falls on the rocky crags, it sprinkle water same as an umbrella. Which gives the magnificent view of Umbrella fall for all the tourists.
- Randha Fall - Randha fall is a scenic waterfall on Pravara river which is around 9KM from Bhandardara main reserve.
- Garden - At the Bhandardara Dam the rever side garden at the foot of dam walls is one of the main attractions for tourist.
- Boating - In the Bhandardara Dam main water reserve the boating is allowed to explore the dams all side scenic natural beauty.
Dam information:
- The Type of Build: Masonry
- Height: 507 meters
- Width: (bottom) 82.2 9.
- Construction Start: 1910.
- Opening date: 1926.
- Construction cost: INR 1,13,90,060.
- Irrigated Area: 57,000 hectares.
- Main Water Reserve: 15.54 Sq
- Capacity: 11 TMC
- Electrical Product Information: 1 Turbine
- Maximum Productivity: 10 MW
- Geographic Coordinates : 19.5477186,73.757379
Best Time to Visit -
- Monsoon Season (June to October)
Nearby Tourist Attractions -
- Ratangad Fort
- Amruteshwar Temple
- Sandhan Valley
- Mount Kalasubai
Review
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Ramesh S
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Summary
Bhandardara Dam is a Beautyful place to visit in rainy season.