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Camping in Pune

Camping near Pune

Pawna lake, Kundalike river, Torna fort, Wai, Lonavala, Bhandardara lake, Rajmachi fort, Kambre, Shirota lake, Panchgani, Revdanda beach, Karnala, Bordi beach,  Vasind, Murud, Forest Camping in Mandangadh, Torna Fort, Kaas Plateau, Harishchandragad, Karjat, and many more places.

With an abundance of unspoilt scenic natural beauty available in and around the city, camping in Pune has attracted many travellers. Flanked by lush green forests and deep valleys and with the lofty Sahyadri mountain ranges serving as the most picture-perfect backdrop, the camping grounds in Pune offer an exquisite stay in the arms of mother nature. 

Camping near Pune not only offers you a dreamy stay amidst nature, but also lets you capture the best sunrises and sunsets of your life. As you camp in these scenic places, you can also indulge in a wide range of fun-filled and thrilling outdoor activities. No matter if you are a nature lover, wildlife enthusiast, peace seeker, or romance seeker, the camping sites in Pune have something hidden for all kinds of avid campers.

Camping near Pawna Lake and Bhandardara Lake lets you indulge in a number of fun activities in the serene lake waters including swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. A campstay in the nature-obsessed hill towns of Lonavala and Karjat let you enjoy a relaxed camping experience, enjoying blissful nature walks, unwinding by the bonfire, relishing a tempting BBQ dinner, and stargazing.
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Which are the best places for camping in and near Pune?

1. Pawna Lake: As it is suggested by its name, Pawna Lake is an excellent destination for enjoying lakeside camping near Pune. Offering a quiet and serene atmosphere, this place lets you enjoy a complete detox from the chaos of the city.
While you are at Pawna Lake for camping, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the clear and cool water of the lake. You can also enjoy other campsite activities, including fishing, live bbq, bonfire, and stargazing.

Location: Maval taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India
Price: INR 1500 to 2500 per day
Best time: September to June
2. Lonavala: Lying 66.5 kilometers away from Pune city, Lonavala makes for a calm and scenic destination for camping near Pune. Lonavala offers the adrenaline junkies the chance to experience camping amidst lush forests, glistening lakes, and an aura of seclusion.
On your camping night in Lonavala, you can relax by a blazing bonfire and relish BBQ dinner. You can complete the experience by enjoying waterfall rappelling the next morning.

Location: Pune district, Maharashtra
Price: INR 1500 to 3500 per day
Best time: October to May
3. Karjat: The ever-charming village of Karjat is an amazing weekend getaway, offering a plethora of adventure activities, the most popular among which is camping. Karjat offers a number of unique types of camping experiences, including lake camping and hillside camping in Pune.
Lakeside camping near the pristine Kalote Lake will not only let you enjoy a serene camping experience, but will also offer fishing and swimming opportunities. You will also find good camping opportunities near the Ulhas River. While you camp near the river, you can also enjoy rafting in the gurgling waters.

Location: Raigad district, Maharashtra
Price: INR 1600 to 2500 per day
Best time: November and August
4. Bhandardara:Camping amidst the forested cloud-kissed hillocks and shimmering blue waters is definitely an exquisite experience to remember and that’s what the camping ground in Bhandardara offers you. A four-hours drive from the city of Pune, Bhandardara camping ground is set overlooking the lake.
Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and can relish their fresh catch on a BBQ dinner. You can also go boating in the lake and take quiet nature walks to explore the untainted beauty of this place. While you camp in Bhandardara, you can also enjoy trekking and zip lining.

Location: Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra
Price: INR 1000 to 2000 per day
Best time: September to March
5. Revdanda Beach: The picturesque Revdanda Beach is unarguably one of the best places to experience beach camping in Pune. This unexplored beach flaunts calm clear sea waters and an immaculate shore. This largely isolated beach lets couples and families enjoy an undisturbed, intimate camping experience.
Situated far off from the city and featuring clear skies with little light pollution, this place is also perfect for enjoying stargazing on a quiet camping night. You can also go explore the historic Revdanda Fort, while you are camping here.

Location: Raigad district, Maharashtra
Price: INR 1500 to 2000 per day
Best time: October to February
6. Kolad: Nicknamed as the ‘Rishikesh of Maharashtra’, the quaint charming village of Kolad offers an absolutely calm and peaceful experience of camping near Pune. Tucked cozily amidst the deep green valleys and photogenic cascading waterfalls, Kolad makes for a truly dreamy camping ground.
With South India’s fast flowing Kundalika river meandering through the campsites in Kolad, you get to soak in sheer natural beauty. Sleeping to the fumes of the blazing bonfire and waking up to the gurgling water sounds and breathtaking views of the Sahyadri Mountains is unarguably an experience for a lifetime. While you camp at Kolad, you can go hiking and enjoy white water rafting in the River Kundalika.

Location: Raigad district, Maharashtra
Price: INR 1000 to 2300 per day
Best time: November to February

What is the best time for camping in Pune?

The most ideal time for camping in Pune is right after the monsoons. In general, the months between September and March are considered the best for camping in and around the city of Pune. During this time, the weather of the campsites are cool and pleasant and the surroundings are packed with lush greens for the perfect nature camping experience.

What is the cost of camping in Pawna lake?

In general, the cost of camping in Pawna lake will range between INR 1500 to INR 2,500 per head per day. The cost of camping may change depending upon the experiences offered. You can avail budget-friendly Pawna Lake camping packages, starting from INR 749 from Thrillophilia.

Which are the best places for beach camping near Pune?

1. Bordi Beach: Nestled amidst palm & coconut groves and dotted with ock-cut bluffs & steep cliffs, Bordi Beach is a photogenic beach camping destination. While you camp on this beach, you can stroll through the farms and chikoo orchards and enjoy juice tasting tours.
2. Uttan Beach: Surrounded by idyllic hillocks and thick tropical forests, the picturesque Uttan Beach offers a Goan-Boho atmosphere. One of the best beach camping destinations in the state, this place attracts jolly and hippy campers.
3. Revdanda Beach: Revdanda Beach is a truly scenic and serene campsite, where you can escape from the city and lose yourself to nature. Surrounded by unadulterated forests and valleys, this place flaunts many cottage-style camps made of bamboo and coconut coir.
4. Murud Beach: Packed with towering coconut trees, beachfront grill shacks, and shining black sands, Murud Beach is a popular camping ground. You can pitch your own tent or stay in the well-equipped tented accommodations. You can enjoy water scooting, banana rides, ATV rides, & paragliding while camping here.

Pune Camping Reviews

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Viraj Jadhav
Reviewed: 02 Mar 2020
4.0/5
It's a good place to spend time with your Loved ones. Camping includes DJ,games,live music,bonfire. You will definitely enjoy it.If you are going in a group, it's a perfect place for relaxing your day to day stress..I would suggest this place. You can enjoy the beauty of nature in between TUNG and T... Read More
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Raviraj Kotian
Reviewed: 15 Aug 2023
5.0/5
Excellent place to unwind and have awesome weekend experience. The staff was amazing and services was excellent.. Truly enjoyed it and would recommend this place to others .. Full value for money 😀
Raviraj Kotian
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Nayan Jain
Reviewed: 14 Mar 2024
5.0/5
One of the best trip ever . Outdoor games , dj night , live music , movie , beach games with friends just make this one of the best memorable trip . We are in the limelight because we were from Surat Gujarat and everyone was like " inn logo ne khub mazze kiye h " . Food was ok ok . 3 Common clean T... Read More
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Shubham Kanojia
Reviewed: 07 Feb 2024
4.0/5
Enjoyed the camping. It was my first time camping. Reached there around 3 pm. Location is exact and easy to navigate using maps. All the inclusions that are mentioned were delivered right from the welcome drink to evening snacks to live music to dinner and late night open air movie screening along ... Read More
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Debapriya Modak
Reviewed: 01 Mar 2023
4.0/5
Staff behavior was good. They had lots of games and live music was excellent. But food options and bathroom quality could have been better. Overall good experience.
Debapriya Modak
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Amisha Bodhani
Reviewed: 17 Jan 2024
5.0/5
Amazing experience
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