Bhandardara Weekend Trip

Overview

Bhandardara Weekend Trip from Mumbai

Bhandardara is one of the most serene hill stations in Maharashtra, tucked away in the Sahyadris at the edge of the Arthur Lake — a stunning reservoir formed by the Wilson Dam. Surrounded by lush green hills and dotted with camping sites right on the lakeshore, Bhandardara offers a perfect digital detox weekend. Spend your days swimming in the lake, hiking to nearby viewpoints, and your nights by a bonfire under a canopy of stars with zero light pollution.

Arthur Lake sits in a wide valley ringed by the peaks of the Sahyadris, including Kalsubai — Maharashtra's highest point — and the historic Ratangad Fort, both of which can be added as optional side treks. The region also offers the Randha Falls, the Umbrella Falls and the ancient Amruteshwar Temple, all covered on this weekend itinerary alongside a lakeside sunset walk and a guided stargazing session. Evenings around the campfire, with the lake still and the stars overhead, are the heart of the experience.

This 2-day Bhandardara Weekend Trip from Mumbai includes return transport, one night of lakeside camping in a tent with mattress and sleeping bag, breakfast and lunch on both days, dinner with a bonfire barbecue, a guide and the stargazing session — all at ₹2999 per person. It is an easy, relaxed trip well suited to friends, families and first-time campers. Departures run in November and December, when the weather is pleasant and the night skies are at their clearest for stargazing.

Based in Maharashtra, this easy 2-day trek is best attempted during May, October — when the trail and surroundings are at their most rewarding.

Pricing

Starting from ₹2,999 per person. Prices vary by departure city.

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Trip Highlights

• ✓Night stargazing under Bhandardara's minimal light pollution, a highlight of this Bhandardara Weekend Trip
• ✓Optional Kalsubai Peak trek or Ratangad Fort trek for adventure seekers.

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