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Lit-up A-frame tents beside Pawna Lake at dusk
Weekend camping from Pune

Pawna Lake Campingfrom Pune

Finish work, drive 60 km, and be beside the water by evening. Lakeside tents with dinner, BBQ, bonfire and breakfast, from ₹999 per person.

Lakeshore tents at Pawna Lake
Why Pawna Lake

Why Pune travellers choose Pawna Lake

  • About 2 hours awayLeave after lunch and be at the lake for the evening.
  • An easy route via KamshetKamshet has a railway station and local transport onward to the campsite.
  • Works for every groupCouples, families and corporate groups all stay here.
  • A managed campsiteStaff are on site and look after guests through the stay.
Getting there

Pune to the lake in three steps

60 kmPune to Pawna
~₹1,000private cab from Kamshet, one way

Driving? Parking at the campsite is free. No car? Take a local train to Kamshet and share a cab to keep costs down.

  1. Reach Kamshet

    Take a local train or drive from Pune to Kamshet.

  2. Go on to the campsite

    Shared cabs and private autos run from Kamshet to Pawna Lake. A private cab costs around ₹1,000 one way; shared transport costs less.

  3. Check in after 4 PM

    Free parking is available if you drive. Check-out is at 11 AM the next day.

The Pune escape

Leave Pune after lunch. Be at the lake for the evening.

Our stays

Pick your lakeside stay

Every stay includes dinner, breakfast, BBQ, bonfire and music night. Prices are per person for one night.

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Lakeshore Camping tents at Pawna Lake
Tents at the water's edge

Lakeshore Camping

₹999per person, one night
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Black Pearl Cottage at Pawna Lake
Private cottage near the lake

Black Pearl Cottage

₹1999per person, one night
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AC Swiss Cottage at Pawna Lake
Air-conditioned and private

AC Swiss Cottage

₹2500per person, one night
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Petal Homes cottage with lake view at Pawna Lake
Lakeside, private jacuzzi option

Petal Homes – Pawna Lake

₹6000per couple, one night
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Pawna Machi Tent Camping at Pawna Lake
Lawn tents by the lake

Pawna Machi Tent Camping

₹1200per person, one night
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Pawna Machi Cottage at Pawna Lake
Private cottage rooms

Pawna Machi Cottage

₹1800per person, one night
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Chillout Pawana Triangular Tent at Pawna Lake
Triangular tents with bedding

Chillout Pawana Triangular Tent

₹1499per person, one night
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Chillout Pawana Tent at Pawna Lake
Tents with a machan view deck

Chillout Pawana Tent

₹1200per person, one night
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Explore nearby

Forts, caves and hills around the lake

5 km

Tikona Fort

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

9 km

Visapur Fort

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

14 km

Dinosaur's Park

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

16 km

Lohagad Fort

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

24 km

Tung Fort

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

29 km

Karla Caves

From the campsite, an easy add-on to your Pune weekend.

Included

One price, the whole evening

  • Tent or cottage stay on the lake shore
  • BBQ and bonfire after sunset
  • Unlimited veg and non-veg dinner
  • Evening snacks and morning breakfast
  • Live music on Saturday and movie screening
  • Boating, cricket, volleyball, badminton and carrom
  • Free parking
Questions

Questions from Pune campers

How far is Pawna Lake from Pune?

About 60 km, roughly a 2-hour drive via Kamshet.

How do I reach Pawna Lake from Pune without a car?

Take a local train to Kamshet, then a shared cab or private auto to the campsite. A private cab costs around ₹1,000 one way.

Is Pawna Lake camping safe?

Yes. The campsite is safe for couples, families and groups, with staff supervising on site.

Is swimming allowed in Pawna Lake?

No. Swimming is not allowed because the water is deep.

Is alcohol allowed at the Pawna campsite?

Yes. Guests may bring their own alcohol and drink responsibly at the campsite.

Is Pawna Lake camping available in monsoon?

Yes, depending on weather conditions. Camping runs through the year.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 11 AM.

What food is included?

Veg and non-veg meals, BBQ, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast are included.

Is parking available at the campsite?

Yes, free parking is available for all guests.

More answers on our Pawna Lake camping FAQ.

Reserve your stay

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Coming from Mumbai instead? See the Mumbai route →