Mulshi
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/pune·23 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Mulshi's lake and backwater make it a popular day trip and bike-ride destination from Pune, and many travellers praise the scenic lake and ghat views, with one calling the area's beauty unreal and expecting it to be peaceful. A commenter offers it as a slightly better, possibly more relaxing alternative to spots like Lonavala, though it might still be crowded. Several recommend going in the monsoon, but one first-hand visitor warns to return before sunset because clouds and rain cut visibility, to stay away from roadside waterfalls, and to fill up on fuel beforehand as there are no pumps en route. Several mention bad road sections and weekend traffic jams near Mulshi, and another commenter advises against travelling alone at night, suggesting going as a group.
Address
Mulshi Dam, Tata Talav, Maharashtra 412108, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Lakes, Monsoon
- Known for
- Mulshi lake and backwater, Scenic ghat drives
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Monsoon
- Distance by road
- 43 km
- Typical drive
- Under 2 hours
- Trip length
- Day trip
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Suggested Mulshi backwater as a bike-ride destination.
Recommends covering Mulshi in July when the season is good.
Suggests trying the route to Lonavala via Mulshi.
Says going via Mulshi is a very scenic route to Diveagar, though the internal roads are bad.
Suggests a monsoon bike ride to Mulshi as a nearby budget break.
Suggests Mulshi as an alternative that might be less crowded and more relaxing.
The Mulshi lake and ghat on the way to the trek are really scenic.
Recommends Green Gate resort in Mulshi for the getaway.
Recommends visiting Mulshi on weekdays.
Suggests going as a group rather than alone at night on the Mulshi and Tamhini roads.
Calls Mulshi's beauty unreal and thinks it should be peaceful too.
Says the Mulshi area itself is very beautiful for a bike ride.
Suggests stopping to sip a coffee by Mulshi lake if time permits on the drive.
Says the Mulshi side makes for a fun ride.
Suggests Mulshi lake as a day trip option.
Lists Mulshi Dam and Lake among scenic spots to visit.
Suggests trying a campsite in the Mulshi region for the weekend outing.
Suggests Mulshi as a weekend getaway near Pune.
Part of a recommended scenic route from Pune to the coast.
Says there are plenty of villas in Mulshi for a weekend getaway.
Lists Mulshi among suggested day-trip options.
Roads en route are bad and drivers reckless; suggests going early and enjoying bhaji and corn there.
Weekends crowded, some bad road sections but overall better than city roads.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.