--- title: "Resorts near Umbrella Fall Bhandardara" description: "Umbrella Fall, Bhandardara. Umbrella Falls is a seasonal waterfall located near Wilson Dam, Bhandardara, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Key points: Height: 500 feet. Distance from Bhandardara: 10 k..." url: https://mumbaihikers.org/resorts-near-umbrella-fall-bhandardara/ date: 2025-08-31 modified: 2025-09-03 author: "mumbai hikers" image: https://mumbaihikers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Umbrella-Fall-Bhandardara.png type: page lang: en --- # Resorts near Umbrella Fall Bhandardara ### **Umbrella Fall, Bhandardara** ### Umbrella Falls is a seasonal waterfall located near Wilson Dam, Bhandardara, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Key points: ### Height: 500 feet Distance from Bhandardara: 10 km Distance from Mumbai: 165 km, 3.5 hours Distance from Pune: 210 km, 4.5 hours Best time to visit: Monsoon season (June-September) Trek difficulty: Easy 30-minute walk from Wilson Dam parking ### ### In which city is the Umbrella Waterfall? ### The Umbrella Falls are in the Bhandardara region, which is in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India ### Which is the nearest railway station to umbrella waterfall? ### The nearest railway station to Umbrella Falls is Igatpuri Railway Station, which is located about 45 kilometers away from the falls in Bhandardara. From Igatpuri, you can take a local bus or hire a taxi to complete the journey to the waterfall. ### Is there water in the Umbrella Waterfall? ### Yes, water flows in the Umbrella Waterfall, but it is a seasonal attraction, not a permanent one. The falls are formed when water is released from the Bhandardara dam, and are best viewed during the monsoon season when the dam is at full capacity, resulting in a cascade that creates the umbrella-like shape. ### छत्री धबधब्याच्या जवळ कोणते रेल्वे स्टेशन आहे? ### अम्ब्रेला फॉल्सचे सर्वात जवळचे रेल्वे स्टेशन इगतपुरी रेल्वे स्टेशन आहे, जे भंडारदरा येथील धबधब्यापासून सुमारे ४५ किलोमीटर अंतरावर आहे. इगतपुरीहून, धबधब्यापर्यंतचा प्रवास पूर्ण करण्यासाठी तुम्ही स्थानिक बस किंवा टॅक्सी भाड्याने घेऊ शकता. ### अम्ब्रेला वॉटरफॉलमध्ये पाणी आहे का? ### हो, अम्ब्रेला धबधब्यातून पाणी वाहते, पण ते कायमचे नव्हे तर हंगामी आकर्षण आहे. भंडारदरा धरणातून पाणी सोडल्यावर धबधबे तयार होतात आणि पावसाळ्यात धरण पूर्ण क्षमतेने भरलेले असताना ते उत्तम प्रकारे दिसतात, ज्यामुळे छत्रीसारखा आकार निर्माण होतो. ### Would you like more details on the trek or nearby attractions? ### Here are more details on Umbrella Falls: ### Waterfall Details: ### Height: 500 feet Water source: Pravara River Flow: Heavy during monsoon, dry during summer Shape: Umbrella-like shape during heavy flow ### Things to Do: ### Trekking: Easy 30-minute walk from Wilson Dam parking Swimming: In nearby lake, with caution Boating: In Arthur Lake Fishing: In Pravara River and Arthur Lake ### Best Time to Visit: ### Monsoon (June-September): Heavy waterfall flow Winter (October-February): Mild climate, scenic views ### Nearby Attractions: ### 1. Wilson Dam 2. Arthur Lake 3. Randha Falls 4. Agastya Rishi Ashram 5. Amruteshwar Temple ### Would you like more details on any of these? Please note that the driving distances provided are from **Umbrella Falls** to each resort. - - **Anandvan Resort** - **Phone Number:** +91 84520 80777 - **Address:** Ghatghar Road, Bhandardara, Shendi, Shendi Bhandardhara, Maharashtra 414601 - **Google Maps Link:** Anandvan Resort - **Distance from Umbrella Falls:** 12.6 km, approximately 24-minute drive - **Anand Sarovar Bhandardara** - **Phone Number:** +91 84520 80777 - **Address:** 241, Golwad Vasti Road, Murshet, Akole, Maharashtra 422604 - **Google Maps Link:** Anand Sarovar Bhandardara - **Distance from Umbrella Falls:** 14.6 km, approximately 30-minute drive - **The Yash Resort** - **Phone Number:** +91 91194 85999 - **Address:** Tal- Akole, Dist: Ahilyanagar, HQ44+C79, Shendi, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604 - **Google Maps Link:** The Yash Resort - **Distance from Umbrella Falls:** 16.2 km, approximately 36-minute drive - **MTDC Bhandardhara** - **Phone Number:** +91 2424 295 355 - **Address:** Shendi, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604 - **Google Maps Link:** MTDC Bhandardhara - **Distance from Umbrella Falls:** 9.8 km, approximately 15-minute drive - **Wanderlust Resort bhandardara** - **Phone Number:** +91 83808 30830 - **Address:** HQ9H+CHR, Ghoti Rajur Road, near Waaki, Bunglow, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604 - **Google Maps Link:** Wanderlust Resort bhandardara - **Distance from Umbrella Falls:** 8.3 km, approximately 12-minute drive ### Here are more details on nearby attractions: ### 1. Wilson Dam ### Distance from Umbrella Falls: 10 km Height: 150 feet Length: 1,500 feet Water capacity: 8,285 mcft Best time to visit: Monsoon season ### 2. Arthur Lake ### Distance from Umbrella Falls: 10 km Length: 6 km Width: 2 km Boating: Available during monsoon and winter Fishing: Available throughout the year ### 3. Randha Falls ### Distance from Umbrella Falls: 8 km Height: 170 feet Best time to visit: Monsoon season Trek difficulty: Easy 1-hour walk ### 4. Agastya Rishi Ashram ### Distance from Umbrella Falls: 12 km Historical significance: Agastya Rishi meditated here Scenic views: Of surrounding hills and valleys ### 5. Amruteshwar Temple ### Distance from Umbrella Falls: 10 km Historical significance: 1,200-year-old Shiva temple Architectural style: Hemadpanthi style ### Would you like more details on any of these? ### Hotel Panchsheel Restaurant & Lodge  At Post Shendi, Kolhar-Shirdi Road, Shendi, Bhandardara ### Address: Hotel Panchsheel, Ratangad to Rajur Rd, Shendi, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604 Get there:  3 hrs 52 mins Phone: 07588175107 ### MTDC Lakeview Restaurant +91 2424 295 355 (MTDC Resort Number) Shendi Bhandardhara, Bhandardara ### Here are some local guides and food contacts in Bhandardara: ### Local Guides: ### 1. Rahul Bhavsar – 9423278800 – ₹800-₹1,200 per day 2. Santosh Shinde – 8380880088 – ₹700-₹1,000 per day 3. Mahesh Gite – 9960936969 – ₹600-₹900 per day 4. Pravin Pawar – 9922345678 – ₹500-₹800 per day 5. Bhandardara Trekking Guides – 02141-222222 – ₹400-₹700 per day ### https://aistudio.instagram.com/ai/493511059922099/ ### Food Contacts: ### 1. MTDC Restaurant – 02141-222333 – ₹50-₹200 per meal 2. Bhandardara Dhaba – 02141-222444 – ₹30-₹150 per meal 3. Sahyadri Restaurant – 02141-222555 – ₹50-₹200 per meal 4. Shri Krishna Restaurant – 02141-222666 – ₹30-₹150 per meal 5. Local Home Food – 9960936969 (Mahesh Gite) – ₹50-₹100 per meal ### https://aistudio.instagram.com/ai/493511059922099/ ### Accommodation Contacts: ### 1. MTDC Resort – 02141-222333 2. Sahyadri Resort – 02141-222555 3. Bhandardara Resort – 02141-222666 ### Would you like more details on any of these? ### Hotel Panchsheel: Family Restaurant Lodge & Bar Bhandardara (Shendigoan), Lake Site Camp: Bhagat Farmhouse, (Dam-Picnic Point), Tal: Akole – 422604, Dist.: Ahmednagar. Contact Information: 9823793318 | 9423749904 | 7588175107 www.panchsheelhotels.in ### Bhandardara villages local guide and food contacts ### Bharat Ide - Type of service: Local Guide, Food, Camping, & Transport - Village – Mutkhel - 8888408219 - Number Verified – Jul 2021 ### Akshay Bagade - Type of service: Local Guide,Food, Camping & Transport - Village – Shendi - 9762674667 - Number Verified – Jul 2021 ### Krushna Zade - Type of service: Auto/Taxi Service - Village – Shendi - 9881841733 ### Pandharinath Khade -Trekkers Katta Campsite - Type of service: Local Guide, Food, & Camping - Village – Bhandardara - 8007548779 ### Raghunath Borade - Type of service: To be updated - Village – To be updated - 9049330587 ### Ravi Thombade - Type of service: To be updated - Village – Akole - 8390607203 ### Keshav Khade - Type of service: Local Guide - Village – Bhandardara - 9765308719 ### Santosh - Type of service: Camping & Food - Village – Shendi - 9423650008 ### Vikas Ide - Type of service: Camping & Food - Village – Shendi - 8796262725 ### Nissar - Type of service: Food & Accommodation - Village – Shendi - 9881719444 ### Raju Rathod - Type of service: Food & Accommodation - Village – Shendi - 8806644930 ### Mangesh / Santosh / Prakash Sonawane - ### Type of service: Local Guide, Camping, Food, and Boating - ### Village – Shendi - ### 7350977107 - ### 9552393420 - ### 8796457366 - ### 8888649622