Pawana Lake

⏰ Timing
6 am - 6 pm

💰 Entry Fee
₹ No entry fee , Camping packages: ₹800 – ₹2,000 per

⌛ Duration
3 hrs - 5 hrs

🌤 Best Time to visit
Oct - Feb

📍 Direction
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About Pawana Lake

Pawna Lake is an artificial reservoir formed by the Pavana Dam on the Pavana River in Pune district of Maharashtra. Located about 20 km from Lonavala and 60 km from Pune, it is one of the most popular weekend picnic and camping destinations in the region.

The lake is surrounded by lush green hills, open grasslands, and historic forts such as Lohagad, Tikona, and Tungi, making it a scenic retreat for nature lovers, families, photographers, and adventure enthusiasts. During monsoon and winter, the area becomes especially beautiful with misty hills, flowing streams, and cool weather.

Pawna Lake is well known for lakeside camping, bonfires, stargazing, and sunset views. Although swimming in the lake is not recommended due to safety reasons, visitors enjoy boating (seasonal), photography, relaxation, and light trekking nearby.

🎯 Things to do

Camping and Bonfire:- Experience overnight lakeside tent camping with live music bonfires and BBQ offering a perfect relaxing atmosphere
Water Sports:- Enjoy speed boating pedal boating and kayaking on the large calm man-made lake
Trekking and Sightseeing:- Explore historical forts surrounding the area including Tikona/ Lohagad/ Tung and Visapur Forts
Adventure Activities:- Engage in paragliding or try rappelling and ziplining near Dudhiware Waterfalls which is located close to the main camping area
Relaxation:- Enjoy scenic sunset views take long walks along the shore and sample local cuisine.

📍 Near By

📍 Tikona Fort – Trek + views of Pawna Lake📍 Lohagad Fort – Easy trek📍 historical fort📍 Tung Fort (Kathingad) – Popular monsoon trek📍 Lonavala & Khandala – Hill station picnic spots📍 Bhaja Caves – Ancient rock-cut caves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit?
Oct - Feb

What is the entry fee?
₹ No entry fee , Camping packages: ₹800 – ₹2,000 per