Pawna Lake Camping coordinates lake side camping backwards of Pawna Dam which is close to Lonavala. The campground offers a nice exquisite perspective on the lake that is scheduled inside the center of the enveloping Sahyadris. It is one of the most renowned destinations in Maharashtra and tourists across the country visit the place to enjoy beauty. Adventure enthusiasts love spending the night under the shimmering and sparkly sky there. If anyone is thinking about adventure then Pawna Lake camping should come to their mind first. The lake serves the perfect getaway from the busy city and those who visit the place can engage themselves in various activities like visiting the nearby places of the lake, enjoying the sunset and canoeing in the lake.
How to reach
To reach Pawna lake campsites you’ll have to head towards Pune Railway Station, then ride a train for Kamshet. And then hire a jeep from Kamshet Railway Station to reach Pawna lake. Every 45 minutes trains run. From Kamshet Railway Station, Pawna lake campsites are located at a distance of 22 km. approx.
Things to carry
Some things are there which you must carry for camping at Pawna Lake. Some of them are:-
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Always carry extra pair of clothes
- Chappals or floaters are good for camping
- Winter and warm clothes as at night it will be cold
- Good quality camera to capture the scenic landscapes
- B T speaker
- Personal medicines (if any)
- Other things if you feel necessary
Best time to visit
This lake (Pawna) is a picturesque lake which is located in Maharashtra. Although people can visit the lake anytime of the year, the best time to visit the lake is from January to May or October to December. This is the perfect time to plant a visit for the lake according to the weather of the state. You will get to see the glory of the lake this time. Most importantly the weather will not become the hindrance in your experience of observing the beauty of Pawna lake and its surroundings.
Levels of difficulty
The major problem of camping Pawna lake is there is not always private space for a particular group. Other than this there is no such difficulty to reach there. Actually it is the campers who create ruckus during the stay at Pawna Lake. Some of them get into trouble after consuming toxic substances. Some people get into trouble for not getting proper areas to camp at, this happens with those who are not well aware of booking campsites.
Reasons to do
There are many things you should do while camping at Pawna Lake. But here I am enlisting some of them:-
- If you want to travel from Mumbai don’t take the Kamshet route as it’s a long route. Dudhiware route is the shortest route from Mumbai.
- In order to save some money, book a shared jeep from Kamshet to Mumbai.
- A pair of swimming wear is needed for swimming.
- While travelling to your destination wear loose yet comfortable clothes.
- Don’t go for water sports activities if you have aquaphobia as the lake is deep.
- No need to carry too much luggage because it’s overnight camping.
- Don’t forget to carry your camping essentials, like torch, camera, first-aid, etc.
Places to visit
Pawna is one the popular tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Some historic places are nearby which makes the place more popular. Here is the list of some of the places around Pawna lake:-
- Dudhiware waterfall
- Lohagad- Visapur fort
- Tikona fort
- Tung fort
- Dinosaurs park
- Prati pandharpur
About the locals
The Pawna Lake is a man made architecture and not any natural site. This lake provides water supply to the adjacent areas there along with facilities of hydrochloric. This place is popular for being a famous picnic spot, also this spot is a flocked camping spot. The lake areas are not residential areas for people.
Some facts
Pawna lake is a water body and a most wanted camping ground, but you must remember that you are not allowed to get into the deep waters of the lake. The nearby area is safe for the campers to promenade around and devote some time with one another but it is suggested to not to go close to the water that time.
