Looking to escape Pune’s hustle and bustle? Panshet dam one day trip is the perfect solution. Located in the lush green Sahyadri ranges, Panshet dam offers serene environment with scenic landscape, Camping across the back water, Water sports and picnic spots. Ideal destination for nature and adventure lovers. 

Pune to Panshet Dam: 

Panshet Dam is roughly 45kms from the Pune city, making it the easy and convent one day trip. The drive takes roughly a hour and half. The journey itself is refreshing. Winding roads through the mountains, view of western ghats makes the trip enjoyable. 

Best time to Visit: 

Best time to visit Panshet dam is during Monsoon season and winter season (July to February) The dam will be filled with water coming from hills and the hills are covered in lush green blanket, Pleasant weather makes the beauty of the places 10X. 

Things to do near Panshet Dam: 

Panshet Aqua Roller
panshet dam back water
Panshet Lake Camping
Panshet Dam
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panshet lake boating
  • Water Activities such as Boating, Kayaking and other. 
  • Night Camping
  • Trekking Through the hills

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Nearby places to Visit: 

There are many attractions across Panshet dam. If you have some extra time then we suggest you to  make a visit to following: 

  1. Sinhagad Fort, Just 20kms away from Panshet. Ideal for trekking and panoramic views. 
  2. Khadakwasla Dam: Another popular destination near Panshet. Ideal for a quick stopover
  3. Varasgaon waterfall, With just 7 kms from Panshet dams is a must visit in monsoon season. 

How to plan your One day trip?

If you are planning for only one day (Monday to evening) then we suggest you to start as early as possible. Once you reach the dam.. spend your time and goto the boating area and finish your breakfast and head to Varasgaon Waterfalls and then to Sinhagad Fort. Explore the fort and return back to the dam and Get Back to your home.

If you are willing to stay then camping is what we suggest so cover all the sites mentioned above and reach the campsite by 4PM and checkin to campsite. Enjoy your time and checkout by 11Am.

Travel Tips: 

  • Keep the place clean, Do not throw anything. Use dustbins 
  • Carry raincoats. 
  • Carry Powerbank if available
  • One of the best camping near pune
  • Carry cash as there is no mobile network in most of the dam surroundings. 
  • If you are going to experience Panshet dam camping then make sure you cover the places as early as possible 
  • The backwater is surrounded by campsites, Resorts and hostel. It is advanced to book in advance. 
  • The dam is crowded on weekends