For a day out from Pune’s Chakan side, Khadakwasla Dam is a working reservoir on the Mutha River that supplies water to the city. Its monsoon scenery and nearby food stalls make it a possible stop alongside sights such as Sinhagad Fort.
- Setting: Mutha River, near Pune
- Distance from Pune: district sources give figures of 15 km and 20 km
- Seasonal scenery: the reservoir is especially noted during the monsoon
- Nearby: Chowpatty food stalls, Sinhagad Fort, Panshet Dam and Varasgaon Dam
What can you expect at Khadakwasla Dam?
Khadakwasla is a working water-supply reservoir as well as a scenic destination. Maharashtra Tourism describes it as a major source of drinking water for Pune, while the Pune district administration includes it in its natural and scenic beauty category.
The National Defence Academy and the Central Water & Power Research Station are in the vicinity. The reservoir’s role in the region’s water supply is central to its setting, so treat the area as more than a leisure waterfront.
For a casual stop, Chowpatty near Khadakwasla has street-food stalls selling bhel puri, vada pav and roasted corn, according to Maharashtra Tourism. Keep your plans flexible around access rules at the water’s edge.
How do you get from Pune to Khadakwasla Dam?
Buses to Khadakwasla are available from Swargate, Pune station and Shivajinagar, according to the Pune district administration. The district visitor page does not give route numbers or service times, so check the official site before you go.
The district administration gives two distances from Pune: 20 km on one page and about 15 km from Pune city on another. Pune is also identified as the nearest railway station and airport. If you are planning to travel around the city by bus, this guide to public transport from Chakan to Pune covers the wider journey-planning context.
From Click Hotel Sagar Plaza Chakan Pune, drive to Pune city centre in about 93 minutes, then use a bus from one of the listed city departure points. Chowpatty’s food stalls near the reservoir make a nearby pairing.
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What should you know about access and safety?
Khadakwasla is a water-supply reservoir, so do not assume that the shoreline or water is open for recreation. Access rules and permitted viewpoints can vary; check current guidance from the Pune district administration before heading to the reservoir.
Keep to areas where access is permitted, and follow on-site instructions. The available visitor information does not establish current rules for entering the water or specific viewpoints, so avoid treating the reservoir as a swimming spot.
When is Khadakwasla Dam most scenic?
Maharashtra Tourism particularly notes the scenery during the monsoon, when water overflows at the dam. Conditions can change with rainfall and water management, and the source does not give a fixed visiting period or access schedule.
If monsoon scenery is part of your plan, check the Pune district administration’s current access guidance before setting out. This is especially useful when water conditions may affect where you can go.
What can you combine with Khadakwasla Dam?
Sinhagad Fort and the Panshet and Varasgaon dams are a few kilometres up the road from Khadakwasla, according to the Pune district administration. Maharashtra Tourism puts Panshet Dam around 20 km from Khadakwasla, making it a straightforward pairing to consider when planning a wider outing.
For a fort-focused day, see route and day-trip planning for Sinhagad Fort. Chowpatty’s food stalls can also fit into a stop at the reservoir, while the nearby dams offer another way to extend the drive.
FAQs
Where is Khadakwasla Dam?
It is on the Mutha River near Pune, Maharashtra. Pune district sources place it 15 km or 20 km from Pune, depending on the page.
Can you travel to Khadakwasla Dam by bus?
Buses are available from Swargate, Pune station and Shivajinagar. The district visitor page does not list route numbers or service times.
What food is available near Khadakwasla?
Chowpatty near the reservoir has stalls selling bhel puri, vada pav and roasted corn.
Can you swim in Khadakwasla reservoir?
Do not assume swimming or water access is permitted. Check current guidance from the Pune district administration and follow local instructions.