6 places to visit in Bhandardara
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6 places to visit in Bhandardara, Maharashtra — all in one weekend from Mumbai. 1. Arthur Lake — mirror-calm at sunrise 2. Ratanwadi backwaters — trees standing in the lake 3. Road to Ratangad Fort — pinnacles and paddy fields 4. Samrad — the cliff-edge village at the start of Sandhan Valley 5. Kalsubai range — home of Maharashtra's highest peak 6. Lakeside camping on Arthur Lake at sunset Save this for your next trip. Follow @theroamfold for more of the Bhandardara series. Every road, unfolded.
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