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Places
to Visit
The
famous dam
 Wilson
Dam is a lovely site for picnicking. Built in 1910 on the Pravara
river, the dam is almost 150 meters above the sea level and
attracts crowds from all over the country. The cool placid waters
of the river run by the miles.
The
umbrella falls are also in the vicinity, Unfortunately, these
picturesque falls are enjoyed only during the monsoons when
the water level in the lake is considerably high.
Streamlets
from the lake cascade down 45 meters as the Randha Falls - an
ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. Besides being a scenic
spot, these falls are also used for hydro power generation.
Mount
Kalsubai
Overlooking
Bhandardara, you can see Mt. Kalsubai, the highest peak (1,646
meters) in the Sahyadri range. During the Maratha rule, this
peak point served as the watchtower. It is an ideal place for
those who enjoy trekking, as are the surrounding hills. There
is a small temple at the top, with an old well in its backyard.
Legend has it that the level of the well water never drops below
3 feet.
Agasti
Rishi Ashram
Situated
on the bank of the Pravara River, this legendary dwelling finds
a place in the scripts of the Ramayan. It is said that Lord
Ram, Laxman and Sita visited Agasti Rishi. The Rishi had then
given Lord Rama a miraculous arrow which was used to kill the
devil, Ravana, in order to rescue Sita.
The
ashram, although under renovation, manages to attract crowds
from all over.
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