Khadakwasla Dam
15 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/pune·21 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Khadakwasla Dam is a scenic lakeside spot that many commenters recommend for views and a relaxed break, and one visitor suggests it for the sunset. Several people warn it gets crowded, especially on weekends, though one commenter finds it peaceful on weekdays. It is a bit far from the city centre, and one visitor notes you can rent a vehicle to reach it.
Address
Khadakwasla Chowpatty, 448, Narveer Tanaji Malusare Rd, Khadakwasla Village, Khadakwasla, Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411025, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Nature, Sunsets
- Known for
- Lake views, Sunset
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Weekdays
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.
The lake at Khadakwasla offers a nice view from Zapurza.
Lists it among scenic places worth travelling a little far to see.
Listed among places to show visiting parents in Pune
Suggests Khadakwasla as a peaceful place.
Calls the dam beautiful but far from the city, suggesting renting a vehicle to get there.
Guesses Khadakwasla will be crowded.
Says Khadakwasla is mostly crowded anyway.
Says Khadakwasla is really crowded compared to the Mulshi side.
Mentions Khadakwasla dam as the route to Torna fort.
Suggests chilling at the dam as an alternative to the fort trek.
Peaceful on weekdays but absolute chaos on weekends.
Says Khadakwasla is not peaceful anymore.
Agrees with the Khadakwasla suggestion.
Says Khadakwasla, Rihe and Kambholi dams are all good.
Suggests Khadakwasla for views.
Recommends visiting Khadakwasla dam along with Kudje when asked for nearby places to visit.
Says you can see Khadakwasla lake while coming down from Sinhagad.
Visited and recommends adding Khadakwasla Dam for the sunset view.
Lists it among nature spots to try
Suggests Khadakwasla dam but warns to avoid the sun as it is too hot.
Quiet spot along the shore with scenic dam views and no public crowd; gate usually closed but easy to enter.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.