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BhandardaraBhandardara, a hill station nestled in the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra, has all the nature's blessings a place can get. The lush greenery, the humble waterfalls and surrounded by high mountains makes for the perfect holiday spot for city dwellers.
kalsubai Peakhe 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.
RatangadRatanggad 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.
HarishchandragadThis 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
Amruteshwar TempleTemple 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,
The Camp India Malshej GhatMalshej 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.
Pandav Leni CavesPandav Leni caves or Sometimes Nashik caves are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE, though additional sculptures were added up to about the 6th century, reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practices mainly. The architectural styles and the sculptures in the cave is an excellent example of the Buddhist architecture.
Shree Saptashrungi MandirThe temple is situated at 4659 feet above sea level, on a hill surrounded by seven peaks. It is considered to be Ardha Shaktipeeth out of Sadetin Shakti Peeths in Maharashtra. The figure of the goddess is about eight feet high,carved in relief out of the natural rock. The Saptashringi hill has variety of flora having medicinal worth.There are various kunds like Kalikund, Suryakund and Dattatraya Kund.
Shri Kalaram MandirKalaram temple is an old temple dedicated to Rama in the Panchvati area of Nashik. It is probably the most important Hindu shrine in the city.
RamkundRamkund is a sacred bathing ghat on the bank of the Godavari river, which becomes the venue to host the spectacular Kumbh Mela. Centrally located, and the focal point of Nashik, Ramkund sees hundreds of Hindu pilgrims arriving daily to bathe, and pray. The ashes of the dead are also immersed here.
ShirdiShirdi is famously known as the home of the late 19th century Saint Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. The Sri Saibaba Sansthan Trust also located in Shirdi is one of the richest temple organisations.
Mula DamThis is an earthfill and gravity dam on Mula river, The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 48.17 m.
Titwala Mahaganpati MandirThe temple is dedicated to the Hindu, elephant-headed god of wisdom Ganesha. Titwala is believed to be the putative site of the hermitage of sage Kanva. The place is steeped in ancient legend and the temple is frequented by a very large number of devotees on account of the belief that separated married couples could be united and marriages of desired people could be fixed easily if the Ganesha image installed in the temple is worshipped with devotion. This temple is frequented mostly on Tuesdays
Khadan -shiv templeThis is a historic 11th-century Hindu temple still in use at Ambarnath and known locally as Puratana Shivalaya. The architecture of this temple is very beautiful and wondering.
Malang Gad hill fortMalang Gad hill fort is a hill fort located in the Matheran Hill Range built by the King Naladev of the Maurya Dynasty in the seventh century. The fort was home to a Nathpanthi Saint named “Machhindranath” during this period.
Matheran Hill StationMatheran is a bewitching hill station, situated on the Western Ghat mountain range in Maharashtra. The magnificent hill station boasts of dense green cover, pleasing atmosphere and verdant beauty that allure the tourists from various parts of the world. The hill station is also an empyrean for the adventure junkies as well. Trekking, rock climbing and paragliding are some of the exciting adventure activities that can be enjoyed by the visitors.
Gatha mandirDehu Gatha temple is one of the largest temples and is located near Pune. At the entrance of the temple lies the statue of Sant Tukaram Maharaj. What attracts people the most are the carvings of all Gathas ie legends/storis of Sant Tukaram on the walls of the temple which are very easy to read. It is said that one must read at least 3 Gathas on visiting the temple. The temple is located on Indrayani River's bank.
Shri Vajreshwari Devi Temple (Vajreshwari road)Devoted to Goddess Vajreshwari, the temple is located in Vajreshwari town which is 75 km away from Mumbai, Maharashtra. Earlier, the town was known as Vadvali. Later, it was re-named Vajreshwari in honour of the temple deity. Vajreshwari town lies on the banks of the river Tansa, in Bhiwandi city of Thane district, Maharashtra. The temple stands on the Mandagiri hillock, which was formed out of a volcanic eruption.
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Nilwande DamNilwande 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.