Pawna Lake is one of the popular tourist destinations near Pune. It is popular for its view and also due to some historic nearby places. Below is a list of the best places near Pawna Lake. we also provide a Google review so you can decide which best one.
- Dinosaurs Park
- Lohagad – Visapur fort
- Dudhiware waterfall
- Prati Pandharpur
- Tikona Fort
- Tung Fort
1. Dinosaurs Park
Dinosaurs Park is a theme park in Lonavala that opened in 2015. The park features animatronic dinosaurs and dino-themed attractions, rides, and several fun activities catered mainly to children. The park’s hilltop location and engaging activities make it an entertaining place for an offbeat vacation in Lonavala.
Experience a mini-Jurassic park in Lonavala! Spread over six and a half acres, Dinosaurs Park has 36 life-size animatronic dinosaur figures. With dinosaur-themed rides and activities spread across the park, this park is designed to delight.
2. Lohagad – Visapur fort
Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur Fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani River and Pavana Lake. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, Called Vinchukata (Scorpion’s tail) because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. Read More.
Visapur Fort is larger and at a higher elevation than its twin fort- Lohagad. Within the fort are caves, cisterns of water, a decorated arch, and old houses. These two roofless buildings surrounded by outer or veranda walls said to have once been Government offices. The ruins of a large stone-built house are known as the Peshwa’s palace. In addition to a huge carving of Hanuman, there are also several temples dedicated to him scattered all over the place. Visapur Fort is one of the best places near Pawna Lake. it has more than 5000 positive Google reviews. Read More.
3. Dudhiware Water Fall
Dudhiware Water Fall rappelling point is just 10 km away from Lonavala city and one kilometer away from the main road while coming to Pawna Lake camping. The waterfall height is 135 feet.
4. Prati Pandharpur
Prati Pandharpur temple of Vitthal, Rukmini is at Dudhiware Khind near the Pavana dam. It is the replica of a Very famous temple at Pandharpur in Maharashtra India. In monsoon season a lot of people visited these places.
5. Tung Fort
Tung Fort is also named Kathingad Fort. The word “Kathin” in Marathi means difficult. While climbing, one can experience the difficult challenge of reaching this fort. The fort is conical and has steep climbs with a very narrow route on the edge of the mountain throughout. From the Pawana Dam, reaching this fort requires a 400-meter climb.
6. Tikona Fort
Tikona also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means “triangular”.
The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’, water tanks (seven water tanks), and some Satvahan caves. Trek organizers also commend the views of Pawna Dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad, and Visapur. There is Pawana lake at the summit.
Let us know which place to visit and which place is the best place near Pawna Lake.
