Where is Pawna Dam?
The Pawna Dam is located in the Pune district of Maharashtra and is merely 25 km from Lonavala. It is built across the mighty Pawna river of Maharashtra, and as a result of this dam, an artificial Pawna lake has also been created adjacent to it! This underrated gem has recently risen to be one of the top spots for short weekend trips from Mumbai and Pune!
Why you should go camping to the Pawna dam and Pawna lake
Camping near the Pawna dam has recently gained steam in the world of travel as short, sweet, and mesmerizing! If you want to leave behind the hustle of city life, then this is the best place to take a short, unplanned trip to! And especially for people who live in Mumbai and Pune- this place is 10 km from Kamshet, located on the old Mumbai Pune highway.
Getting there is a piece of cake as it is a mere 1.5-hour drive from Pune and a 3-hour drive from Mumbai! The pristine blue lake, the lush greenery, and the tiny hills all around are a sight for sore eyes and will give you a much-needed break from the pollution and concrete of the city!
Itinerary for Pawna Dam camping (2 days, 1 night)
Quite a few travel agencies arrange Pawna Lake camping tours, but since it is close and not a very remote area, you could choose to plan a trip on your own!
Day 1:
- You must reach the campsite at 5 pm. The road to reach the Pawna Dam may get a little tricky towards the end, and driving on it in the dark may be dangerous if you are not a very experienced driver!
- Once you get there, you can take a stroll around the dam, enjoying sunset by a lake nestled within the hills!
- If you are going on your own, you should carry some equipment for food, or if you are going with a travel agency, you will be given a spread of tea and pakoras to enjoy with the music played out there!
- You can spend the rest of the evening staring up the clear sky and enjoy the music and bonfire!
- You will have to share the tent at night, and the options available are 2 or 4 or 6 sharing tents.
Day 2:
- The sunrise is the highlight of the Pawna dam camping trip, and it should not be missed! So on day 2, you should be up by 5 am to witness the sun rising from between the hills and the silhouette showing in the water!
- You will then be served breakfast, and you can plan to start driving back at 11 am!
- However short, this trip is a package not to be missed- a serene lake, hills all around, a camp bonfire by the lake, a tranquil stroll around the whole dam area, and a mesmerizing sunrise!