Top 5 Places To Visit Near Pune
At all these sites, one gets to spend time in solace, indulge in adventures and capture the innate beauty all around. For a longer sojourn, the tourist places to visit in summer near Pune are the lovely hamlets and hill stations like Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Khandala etc. Enveloped by lush environs, and views of the Western Ghats, cozy temperatures, plenty of places to see and things to do to make your summers the best time of the year.
Here is a list of places near Pune to visit in summer:
1. Pawana Lake.
Pawna Lake’s proximity to the happening destination of Lonavala makes it easily accessible from there. It is just around 20 kilometres away from the Lonavala Railway Station. The easiest way to travel would be to hire a taxi or a cab from Lonavala. There is good road connectivity from Pune, Lonavala and Mumbai to Pawna Lake. The nearby town of Kamshet, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, lot of transport facilities to the lake which is only 35 kilometres away. The nearest railway line is in Lonavala, and the train route is pretty scenic as you approach Lonavala.
Tourism At Pawna Lake
In recent years, areas surrounding Pawna Dam and Pawna Dam Reservoir have seen a rapid rise in tourism due to the water body’s proximity to Lonavala hill station and forts such as Lohagad, Tikona and Tung. Various camping-site businesses have been started around the Pawna Dam Lake. Agro-tourism has also flourished. Pawna Lake attracts visitors mainly from the two major neighbouring cities of Pune and Mumbai. Around 4,000 people from these two cities visit the lake every weekend.
Things To Do At Pawna Lake
- Adventures At Dudhiware Waterfall
- Camping at Pawna lake
- Paragliding
- Trek up to the Lohagad or Visapur
- Tikona Fort Trek
- Kayaking at Pawna lake
2. Khadakwasla dam
Things to do at Khadakwasla Dam
1. Having a picnic with family – Khadakwasla Dam is the best spot for a weekend getaway. This breezy and misty place with greenery all around provides the much-needed rest from city life and an environment to feel rejuvenated.
2. Watching the sunrise/sunset – Most travellers and people from Pune visit the place to watch the magnificent sunrise and sunset by the lake. You can also capture some stunning pictures during these hours.
3. Enjoy local snacks – Khadakwasla Dam picnic spot and is also the most popular for local snacks.
3. Panshet Dam
The verdant hills in the backdrop of the Panshet Dam offer adrenaline-pumping adventures such as hiking, trekking, rock climbing, and so on. Besides, you can even opt for bonfire and camping activities if you have a big group to enjoy.
Highlights
- Take in the fantastic views that surround the majestic Panshet Dam
- Spend a day by the lake on a picnic with the family
- Enjoy a romantic boat ride on the scenic Panshet Lake with a loved one
- Spend some time at the children’s playground with the younger members of your group
- Trek through the scenic Sahyadris that form the backdrop to the Panshet Dam
- Enjoy a bonfire by the lake with a barbecue to go Pune.
Timings –
You can visit Panshet Dam anytime between 10:00 am to 06:00 pm. If you are simply visiting Panshet Dam as a tourist spot, 1 to 2 hours is enough for you to explore its beauty entirely.
4.sinhagad fort
5.malhargad fort
