Pavana Lake

Pavana Dam has been constructed on the River Pavana. The site is around 14 km away from Lonavala and is tucked away about 19 km inside Kamshet. A beautiful dam surrounded by hills all around. This place is blessed with natural beauty of hills; waterfalls and island too. All Pimpri Chinchwad area gets water from this dam. There is long road goes from side of the dam showing its natural beauty. To the one end of the road there is dam view, large sump of water and to the other end number of waterfalls adding to the beauty. Cossetted by the pristine and untouched beauty of the nature, the lake is now gaining attention of the mass and caters to the need of a quick weekend getaway for the locals and the guests as well. It is located in the close contact with historic forts like Lohagad, Tikona and Tungi.

Best time to visit the dam is from July till December. There is one island in the dam, near to Lohgad boat club. If water is less (may be around 60% of dam capacity) then you can go there by walk but not in rainy season. During rainy season you have to take boat to reach there.

How to reach Pavana Dam?
IF you are coming from PCMC – You can come straight from old Mumbai Pune highway till the Kamshet and from there take a left turn towards Pavananager. It’s around 20 Km from that turn. Just follow the signboards and you will reach there.

IF you are coming from Pune – You may come from Chandani Chauk to the Paud and take a right turn towards Hadshi. Come straight from the same road and you will reach the place.

The Dam is about 110 kms from Mumbai , 70 Kms from Pune and 26 kms from Lonavala and Khandala.

Route to Pavana Dam from Pune  :

 Pune — Pirangut — Paud — Kolvan — Pavana Dam — Pavananagar.
 Pune — Nigdi — Kamshet — Bedsa — Pavananagar.
 Lonavla — Bhangarwadi — Kusgaon — Aundhegaon — Dudhivarekhind — Pratipandharpur — Pavana Dam.

Compiled by: Townpune.com Team