Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, mountains, Wilson dam, Arthur lake and Randha falls are tourist attractions.

The highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai is 1646 m, and the starting point for this trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara.

The Ratangad fort is around 22 km from Shendi/ Bhandardara, and is connected by both roadway, and ferry across the Lake Arthur.

On the Kalsubai side, at the far end of a 22 km roadway across forests and tribal villages, is Konkankada from where there are views of the plains.

[citation needed] Harishchandragad is another nearby mountain hiking spot with an ancient temple on top.

Bhandardara has a number of treking and hiking routes,[citation needed] including a trek to Ratangad fort, which is reached by boat over a small lake near the village Ratanwadi.

[citation needed]Ratangad is a fortress situated at the edge of ghats with a number of water cisterns and caves.

It also commands views all around and is said to be the favourite fort of the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The opening of sluice gates creates two 60 to 80 feet cascades of water that plummet to the rocks below.

The fort lies near the Maharashtra tourism resort and has ample of grounds to interest trekkers.