Surrounded by the covered hills, this man-made lake located near Lonavala makes for a weekend getaways near Pune to flow in its beautiful charm. One can visit here to behold the architecture excellence and the elaborate design that carved out this natural lake out of a dam and blessed the people with a scenic delight.
It is a lovely place to indulge in a fabulous company or take an individual tour, camping in Lonavala and restore you while enjoying the mesmerizing landscapes of the lake and the peaceful nature around. And the booths selling the edible delicacies and the baked corn on the cob with ginger tea magnifies the experience of the visitors. The lake also hosts some adventure activities such as paragliding, seasoned kiting and ridge dancing.
What to do and see?
Plan a coupled holiday to the Lohgad, Tikona and Tungi Forts while touring or camping at the Pavana Lake.
Lohgad
Lohagad Fort is one of the finest and best Lonavala tourist places within 150 km. It is positioned at a great height of 3400 feet. The right mixture of the natural charm of the hills and the incredible architecture, the fort is an ideal weekend getaway near Pune in summer. The picturesque view and cool mountain air add to the charm of this place.
Tikona Fort
A demonstrative hill fort of the Pawana Maval region of the Konkan, Tikona Fort is a cherished, visited and very attractive one-day trek spot of Maharashtra. The original Marathi name of the fort is Vitandgad, but it gets its more popular name from the triangular shape it is formed in. With a clouded origin and vibrant history of many takeovers and rescues, the fortress stands tall along the lush hillocks of Sahyadri. It still commands wonder and admiration with its high walls, wide doorways, seven water tanks with clean water and a magnificent view from its highest bastion.
Tungi Fort
Just about 85 km from Pune is a small village named Tungi. Based on the foothills of Tungi Fort and facing Lake Pavna and Tikona Fort provides the village with a pleasant location. And if you get to stay at Lake Pavna, you couldn’t be asking for anything better to help you up for a weekend or any other celebrations for that matter.
Rajmachi trekking
Rajmachi night trek is counted as one of the most compelling and durability testing treks. In Rajmachi camping, you have to walk about 18Km in one direction. This journey at night is very chilly going throughout the dense forest. You can spot on the trail Nightjars, Sambhars, Palm Civet, Hares, etc. it is truly breathtaking.
You camp on the most suitable site in Rajmachi. Once you enter the campsite you would be served with a village made food followed by short campfire. Our tents are best in a company giving you ample ventilation. Next day you rise up with a glimpse and see the growing sun from mountains while cold and fresh air adds to the surreal experience. Breakfast is served at campsite post you are set to trek back.
Getting here
Pavana Lake is just an affair of about 20 kilometers from Lonavala that can be simply being covered via local transportation like auto-rickshaws and cabs.
Best time to visit
The vision of the lake gets increased during the monsoon season from June to November.
