Pawna Lake Camping, Mumbai

Description

Pawna lake camping is the important water reservoir built on the river of the same name near Lonavala town in the Indian state of Maharashtra where there is the Pawna Lake camping. It has truly developed into a camping site of choice because of the calmness, natural beauty and being easily accessible from both Mumbai and Pune.

Best Time to Visit

The best season to visit Pawna Lake for camping is during the winter and post- monsoon season especially between the periods of October and May. During the monsoon it becomes very difficult for camping because of the heavy rainfall but the whole environment looks very beautiful during this period though the climate is very hot and humid and the season for monsoon is June to September.

”How to reach Pawna Lake?”

By Road: Pawna Lake is approximately 110KMs away from Mumbai and about 65KMs away from Pune. The easiest method is to drive your car or hire a taxi in order to get to the site of the lake.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Lonavala, though longer distance trains are available from Mumbai and Pune. One has to reach Pawna Lake from Lonavala either in a taxi or in a local bus.
By Air: Pune International Airport is the airport nearest to this area. From there you can hire a taxi/Bus to Pawna Lake.

Activities to Enjoy

Boating and Kayaking: Turquoise water of the lake is perfect for a boating or kayaking ride.
Swimming: Go swimming in the lake (be safe though).
Trekking: There are other trekking sites which are near to the Lonavala: Tikona Fort, Lohagad Fort, Tung Fort and many more.
Bonfire and Music: Have a music session at the campsite, and listen to some good stories from fellow campers as they deep themselves at the fire.
Stargazing: To me, this means that one will be able to see the stars well when there are no clouds in the sky.
Photography: Photograph the views of the natural scenery around especially the sunrise and sundown . The lake as well as other sites have great photographic materials on various aspects of nature.
Bird Watching: It has also been a region of several bird variety which makes the place suitable for bird watching.
Fishing: Fishing is also an activity that is provided in some campsites. The lifestyle is a perfect one especially if one is having a relaxing time by the lake.

Camping Sites and Facilities

Several campsites around Pawna Lake offer various amenities and experiences:Several campsites around Pawna Lake offer various amenities and experiences:

Tents: Some of the schools are armed with very basic needs such as beds, pillows and blanket.
Toilets: Basic washrooms, generally are present in single or two numbers at a time shared for all.
Food: Majority of the camps come with meals whereby dinner as well as breakfast is included. Some also include the choices of barbeque.
Activities: BBQ, music, night sky, paddling, floating and walking.

Essentials to Carry

Clothing: Clothes for the day trip, clothes to wear when sleeping, swim suits.
Footwear: Trekking boots and sandals/flip-flops especially when it is extremely hot.
Toiletries: Toiletries, wet wipe and hand washing liquid.
Miscellaneous: Torche, chargeur portatif, appareil photo, médicament personnel, répulsif contre les insectes.

Safety Tips

Weather Check: Foreigners must always be sure and conduct research on the weather forecast before setting out for traveling.
Stay Hydrated: Ensure to have enough water to avoid gets thirsty.
First Aid: Organize minimal first aid kid that should be handy in case of an accident.
Respect Nature: Do not throw trash around and be considerate to the wild life.
Group Safety: Do not move a long distance from your group and let someone know where you are going such as in activities such as trekking or swimming.

Environmental Responsibility

Leave No Trace: Do not forget to leave the camp site as you found it, very clean.
Waste Management: One should bury the hatchet on how they dispose of waste and embrace the need to reduce your use of plastic trays and cups that are used once in a while.
Respect Wildlife: Minimally interfere with the wildlife that is present in the area and ensure that you keep off them.

Conclusion

Pawna Lake camping is an ideal get-away from the daily busy life in and around Mumbai and Pune. It could be fun, or peaceful, or an opportunity to be with nature, no matter what you want, Pawna Lake offers it to you. Featuring beautiful scenery and providing a list of thrilling and interesting things to do as well as beautiful silence for camping, this place will not let you down. Thus, come and make bookings for yourself and your gear and start packing for a wonderful time at Pawna Lake!