Weekend Getaway ~ Pavana Lake near Lonavala- Maharashtra , India :)

I recently took off on a road trip to Pavana Lake , near Lonavala . Favourite music , vada pao breaks , catching up on old times and clicking pictures  a perfect day out .

Pavana Lake as the name suggests is a scenic lake surrounded by greenery and hill view. This calm lake is around 20 km from Lonavala (a famous tourist destination in Maharashtra, India ). It is situated in Pavana nagar  village near Pavana dam . It is easily accessible from Lonavala and Pune .

Key highlights.

• Unexplored location near Lonavala but gaining popularity among locals.

• Clean and well maintained place.

• Good location for nature lovers, camping and picnic plans.

• Nice option for pre-wedding shoots as well.

• Less crowded place

• Boating activity

• Landmark – Pavana Dam.

Food

There are few small restaurants around this place .

Best time to visit

• Monsoon (June -September) would be the best time to visit this place as you would love the picturesque view around that time .
• If you are planning to visit during summers (March-May) then make sure to reach the place 1-2 hours before sunset so that the weather calms down by that time. In a way you could take beautiful pictures in the sun light and enjoy the sunset while returning back.

Time required

• A one day trip would be enough to explore this place.
• Camping (overnight stay) at this place and morning trek to Lohagad Fort is also a good option. There are many camping / trekking groups who organize such activities around this location.

How to reach from Mumbai to Pavana lake

• It is around 111 km from Mumbai . Take an exit from Khandala Lonaval exit ramp and continue on NH4 to Pavana nagar village, Kolechafesar.
• Hiring a vehicle would be the best option as its located in the interiors of the village area with no public transport connectivity. You can reach Lonavala or Pune by public transport and then hire a vehicle accordingly.