Panshet Dam, Pune - Timings, Boating, Best Time to Visit
India | Maharashtra | Pune
#29 of 39 Places to Visit in Pune
Distance (From Pune Railway Station): 45 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day
Place Location: At Panshet
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 45 km from Pune, Panshet Dam, also called Tanaji Sagar Dam, is an earthen dam built across Ambi River at Panshet in Pune district of Maharashtra. This is one of the most popular places to visit near Pune.
The dam was constructed in late 1950s for irrigation purpose and it supplies drinking water to Pune city. The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 63.56 m while the length is 1,039 m. The volume content is 4,190 km3 and gross storage capacity is 303,000 m3. Panshet Dam burst in its first year of storing water on 12th July 1961, when the dam wall burst, causing massive flooding in Pune.
Panshet Dam is nestled in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges and is surrounded by lush green hills streaked with numerous waterfalls. Panshet, one of the famous picnic spots near Pune, attracts many visitors from Mumbai. Water sports are the primary attraction in Panshet apart from trekking. There are facilities for kayaking, boating and few rides like banana ride and water scooters. Camping can also be enjoyed in the adjoining areas of Panshet Reservoir.
Varasgaon dam is another dam located near Panshet Dam. Built on the Mose River Varasgaon dam is also called Veer Pasalkar dam. Panshet and Varasgaon together with Khadakwasla form the major water reservoirs near Pune supplying water to the city. Sinhagad Fort is located at an altitude of 1316 m and is considered as one of the chief attractions of Panshet.
Boating Charges: Motor Boat- Rs. 50 per person for short trip and Rs. 100 per person for Round Long
Speed Boat - Rs. 60 per person for short trip, and Rs. 100 per person for Round Long
Water Scooter - Rs. 100 per person for short trip.
Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM.
