Pawna Lake is approximately 150 Km driving distance from Mumbai and it takes about 3hr 30 mins to reach. If you are travelling from Mumbai, you have to reach Lonavala by train. From there you can take a private jeep and reach your destination. Private jeeps are available outside Lonavala Station. Pawna Lake campsites are about 17 Km driving distance from Lonavala.
How to reach Pawna Lake via Kamshet Route
The best route to reach Pawna Lake from Mumbai is via Kamshet Route. Although the route is a bit long which extends till 122 Km however, it is ideal for a perfect road trip in a chauffeur driven car or hired jeep. Push your seats back, roll down the windows and enjoy gaping at the beautiful landscapes on either side of the road.
A small, standard non AC cab may charge about Rs. 9/km. If you choose a family car the charge may go up to Rs. 11/km depending on the size of the cab. It will take around 3 hrs from Mumbai to Pawna Lake in a rental car.
Other route from Mumbai to reach Pawna Lake: Dudhiware Khind Route
To reach Pawna lake from Mumbai you can take Dudhiware Khind Route which is approximately 108 Km. It is the shortest route to reach Pawna Lake. However, before venturing on this route get the road conditions checked previously as there are no ghats in this route and there are a number of twists and turns along Ambegaon.
The major checkpoints in Dudhiware Khind route are Mumbai, Lonavala, Bhangarwadi, Dudhiware Khind and Pawna Lake.
Time taken to reach Pawna Lake from Mumbai
It takes around 2 hour 27 minutes to reach Pawna Lake from Mumbai via Bangalore- Mumbai Highway or Mumbai Pandharpur Road or Mumbai-Pune Highway.
Best time to visit Pawna Lake
Summers are really hot in Pawna Lake which makes camping a difficult task for adventure lovers. Winter is the ideal time for camping at Pawna Lake and the best time to visit the place is between the months of October- February. The climate is cool and sunny and you can enjoy sightseeing and other outdoor activities without feeling exhausted.