Mumbai to Bhandardara Loop

Escape the city heat on this classic Sahyadri loop, ascending via the misty Malshej Ghat (currently closed) and returning through the high-speed Kasara curves. Navigate through rustic village roads to reach the serene Arthur Lake, where a lakeside camping experience under the stars awaits. This solo ride offers a perfect mix of technical ghat corners, off-beat rural trails, and highway cruising. Note: Ongoing phase-wise government road and building works across Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, are causing significant delays and disruptions. Specifically, the Manor Wada Bhiwandi highway is experiencing dangerous conditions due to incomplete work. Traffic diversions and closures are in effect on Kalyan-Shil Road (Thane) until October 31, 2026, for bridge reconstruction. While the specific flyover construction closure near Teen Hath Naka (Thane) ended on July 31, 2026, a major traffic improvement project is now underway, implying continued construction activity. A temporary night closure of Vanjarpatti Naka Bridge in Bhiwandi (Thane) was scheduled from 11 PM on June 4 to 6 AM on June 5, 2026, for road repairs. A new toll plaza on the Mumbai-Nashik highway at Kharegaon is nearing completion, with recent reports highlighting it as an accident-prone zone due to missing safety infrastructure and recent fatalities. The Murbad-Malshej Ghat highway (NH-61) has been widened to a four-lane concrete road, which has led to increased speeds and a higher risk of accidents, as evidenced by a fatal collision on May 5, 2026. A landslide occurred at Kasara Ghat on July 7, 2026, disrupting traffic and highlighting monsoon risks. Fuel prices in Maharashtra have seen recent fluctuations, with current prices lower than previously estimated.