Panshet Lakeside Camping
Panshet, Velhe taluka, Pune district
If you are looking for backwater camping close to Pune, Panshet is a great choice. The dam's long reservoir in Velhe taluka sits about 50 km from the city, with camps along the water offering kayaking, boating and slow sunset sessions. The surrounding ridges carry Sinhagad, Torna and Rajgad, so you can pair the camp with a fort morning. Nights by the water stay breezy and quiet, a proper break from the city without a long haul. Pune station is the railhead, and the drive past Khadakwasla takes around 90 minutes.
Why go
- Camping on the Panshet dam backwaters
- Kayaking and water sports on the lake
- Sinhagad and Torna forts close by
Travel at a glance
How to reach
From Pune, drive via Khadakwasla and the Velhe road to Panshet (about 50 km, 90 minutes). Pune station is the railhead; camps arrange pickups from the dam area. The road is narrow and winding in the last stretch.
Nearest railway station
Pune, about 50 km away
Things to carry
Water sports here run only with life jackets, so do not skip them. Avoid venturing into the reservoir from camp banks unsupervised, and carry motion-sickness tablets if the winding ghat road bothers you.
FAQs
What activities come with Panshet camping?
Most camps bundle kayaking and boating on the backwaters, plus bonfire and barbecue. Motorized rides are usually extra.
Can we combine Panshet with a fort trek?
Yes. Sinhagad is on the approach route, and Torna and Rajgad start from the Velhe side, all doable as a morning add-on.
Is Panshet crowded like Pawna?
Weekends are busy but generally calmer than Pawna. Weekday camps are quiet.