How to reach Pawna Lake from Lonavala?
The only way to reach Pawna Lake from Lonavala is by road. There are two routes that are usually used to go from Lonavala to Pawna Lake- Dudhiwade Khind Road and Kamshet Road.
Route 1: via Dudhiwade Khind Road
This is the quickest route from Lonavala to Pawna Lake, measuring 108 km, but the road might get tricky at times. The major toll plazas you pass through are Lonavala, Bhangarwadi, Dudhiwade Khind before you reach Pawna Lake.
Route 2: via Kamshet Road
The Kamshet route is 122 km long and thus takes a little more time than the Dudhiwade Khind Road. This route is via the old Mumbai Pune highway and passes through Lonavala, Kamshet, Pawnanagar, and finally reaches Pawna Lake.
A non-AC taxi from Lonavala to Pawna Lake generally charges around 10 INR per km. If you start off at the Lonavala Railway Station, then you can avail of the jeep services available there. The jeeps are less costly and would cost you 2000 INR each way, provided you share it with 9 other people, but all this depends on whether or not you are going in peak season!
Brief Itinerary of the Pawna Lake Camp
This is a short overnight trip which you can take from Mumbai, and Pune-it is enjoyable with hills, an artificial lake, trees all around, and will be a short relief from the hustle of the metro cities! The slots for the Pawna Lake Camp can be easily booked from their online website, and when they send you the email confirmation, they will also send you a Google map reference of the exact location!
Day 1:
- You reach the campsite by 5 pm and take a stroll by the serene lake during sunset. Then there will be a bonfire, a barbeque, and a music performance by all visiting campers!
- You can sing along or stargaze with your fellow campers and then retire for the night in your sharing tent.
Day 2:
- The next morning, you wake up early for the breathtaking sunrise that this campsite gives you access to! After that, you have your breakfast and set off for the city again!