On the way to Vai from Bhor, the Ambode Pass is at a distance of 11 kms. To the left of this place, hidden amidst dense trees is the Mandardevi Temple. Climbing down from the Ambode Pass, the beautiful landscape created by the waters of Pandavgad, Kamalgad, Rohida, Kenchalgad, Panchgani and the dam of Dhom is mesmerizing. Mandardevi can be accessed by road too. Of the whole land area of the peak, the trees form a dense cover only near the Mandardevi temple.
Steps have to be climbed to reach the temple.
The temple is small. Around the temples many shops selling the items required for the 'Pooja' as well as tea and food are available. Behind the temple, a small path amidst the trees takes you to the edge of the peak. Since, the mountain is taller than most of the others in the region, the beautiful scenery of the forts, peaks and rivers can be relished from here. Far north, Rajgad, Bhatyghar pond and the Laidas Dam can be seen whereas on the east, the Purandar Fort, Nira rivercan be spotted.