Khadakwasla Dam
खडकवासला धरण
A large reservoir on Pune's southwestern outskirts; the spillway is spectacular, and roadside snack stalls and sunsets are local weekend pastimes.
The reservoir is Pune's main water source. The lakeshore is commonly known as 'Khadakwasla Beach', with evening stalls selling roasted corn and onion fritters. In the distance you can see the National Defence Academy buildings and the Sinhagad hills. When the gates open to release floodwater during the rainy season, the roar of the water is loud. Swimming is prohibited. The reservoir lies on the road to Sinhagad Fort and is often visited on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sinhagad Fort
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)
- Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo)
- Parvati Hill
- Saras Baug
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Chaturshringi Temple