Book Bhandardara Monsoon Road Trip from Mumbai. Explore Umbrella Falls, Randha Falls, Wilson Dam, Bhavali Dam, and Amruteshwar Temple with local meals and homestay. The Bhandardara Monsoon Roadtrip is a weekend getaway designed to explore the Sahyadri mountains during peak rains. The itinerary covers major waterfalls, historical points, and serene water bodies around Shendi village, complete with village homestay accommodation and local home-cooked meals.
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♦ Travel in your Vehicle: Rs. 1800.00
(Participants need to travel in your own vehicle on the entire route)
♦ Kasara Pickup and Drop: Rs. 2400.00
(Jeep pickup from Kasara would be provided according to train time mentioned)
NOTE: Limited slots are available, Booking needs to be done well in advance. Last min booking is not allowed.
What is included in the tour
- Transport: Local sharing jeep transfers from Kasara Railway Station covering all itinerary points and return to Kasara (if Transport Option is booked).
- Accommodation: 1 night stay in an authentic village homestay (shared hall / traditional large rooms with ground bedding).
- Meals: 1 Dinner on Day 1 (Veg) and 1 Breakfast on Day 2.
- Guidance: Experienced trip coordinator from Mumbai Travel Club throughout the tour.
- Safety & Support: Basic first-aid medical kit on board.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Meals during highway transit (Breakfast and Lunch on Day 1; Lunch on Day 2).
- Train tickets between Mumbai and Kasara.
- Toll charges, state taxes, or parking fees (for participants travelling in their own vehicle).
- Bottled drinking water, soft drinks, or personal food orders.
- Personal expenses, camera permits, or entry fees if introduced by local village panchayats.
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions.
Day 1: Saturday - Bhavali Dam, Umbrella Falls, Necklace Falls & Village Homestay
- 06:55 AM: Board the CSMT-Kasara local train from CSMT (Dadar 07:08 AM, Kurla 07:15 AM, Thane 07:39 AM, Kalyan 07:57 AM).
- 09:14 AM: Arrive at Kasara Railway Station.
- 09:45 AM: Meet the tour team at Dogra Food Mall, Kasara. Grab a quick breakfast before starting the drive towards Ghoti.
- 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM: Drive towards Bhavali Dam. Visit the reservoir edge and nearby seasonal spillways. Proceed towards Wilson Dam and view the Umbrella Waterfall (active when dam gates/spillways are open).
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian lunch at a local village eatery.
- 03:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Visit Necklace Falls, Nanhi Falls, and Vasundhara Falls. Take brief walks to explore hidden monsoon streams in the area.
- 06:30 PM: Reach the village homestay in the Bhandardara region and check in.
- 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Rest, group games, music, and freshly prepared local village dinner (Veg). Overnight stay at the homestay.
Day 2: Sunday - Amruteshwar Temple, Randha Falls & Return to Mumbai
- 07:00 AM: Wake-up call and morning tea.
- 08:00 AM: Enjoy a local breakfast (Poha / Upma with hot tea) at the homestay.
- 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Drive to Ratanwadi village to visit the 9th-century Amruteshwar Temple. Explore the stone carvings and natural water tank (Pushkarni).
- 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Visit Randha Falls, where the Pravara River drops over 170 feet into a gorge. Explore the viewing galleries and observe the Konkada reverse waterfall viewpoint if weather permits.
- 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional lunch before starting the return journey.
- 03:30 PM: Drive back towards Kasara / Mumbai.
- 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM: Arrive at Kasara Station (for train travellers) or continue along the Mumbai-Nashik highway.
- Identity Proof (must)
- Torch with extra battery (must)
- A bottle of water (atleast 2 Ltrs)
- Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
- Rain gear - windcheater/raincoat/poncho.
- Optional- Extra Mats/Sleeping Bag or blanket to add on to comfort level.
- (It's recommended to carry a bedsheet)
- Medicine that you require usually (We do have a basic first aid kit)
- Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments or carry precious items.
- Extra pair of clothes, Slippers/Crocs/Sandals
- Power-bank



