8 Places for Camping in Lonavala
- Pawana Lake
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Lonavala is the top place among weekend camping destinations. There are many
campsites in and around Lonavala but we have mentioned only eight best places for
camping in Lonavala.
At the end of the article, we have given some recommendations and things to remember
while booking a campsite near Lonavala
Top places for camping in Lonavala are
Pawna lake
Rajmachi fort base
Korigad fort
Tikona fort base
1) Pawna Lake, Lonavala
It’s a serene place and is a fabulous weekend gateway. Greenery encompasses this lake,
making it a delight for those who want to spend time in the lap of nature. You can trek to
the nearby hills, listen to music, camp there and enjoy flavorful food cooked by the locals.
The locals there provide you with a safe spot, security, tents, food and also a speaker that
you can connect with your phone or laptop and listen to music while you star-gaze in the
night. It is very silent and a great place to breath fresh air. One of the most popular places
for camping in Lonavala.
Q1) Where is the Pawna Lake Camping?
Ans: Pawna lake camping is within driving distance of 58 km from Pune and 21 km from
Lonavala. It takes 15 min to reach camping sites from village Pawananagar.
Q2) How to reach Pawna Lake Camping?
Ans: Once you reach Lonavala or Kamshet by railway, then you need to hire a private
jeep from there. If you are coming from Mumbai then find jeeps outside Lonavala station.
Also If you are coming from Pune then find jeeps outside Kamshet railway station.
Transportation cost is around 1000 rupees per way per jeep. For more information about
transportation, visit: How to reach Pawna lake
Q3) What is the schedule of Pawna Lake Camping?
check-in after 4:00 PM (late check-in allowed but early check-in not allowed)
snacks from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
BBQ from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
bonfire after 9.30 PM
dinner from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
silent hours 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM
next day breakfast from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
check-out at 11:00 AM (late check-out not possible but early check-out allowed
Q4) What is an itinerary of Pawna Lake Camping?
Get a tent stay beside the lake for overnight. Enjoy BBQ, Dinner, Bonfire and Music.
Indulge in activities and give yourself a refreshing camping experience at just Rs. 1199
(No hidden cost).
– 4 pm to next day 11 am
– Sharing tents
– Evening high tea (with Pakoda)
– Barbeque (veg/non-veg; Pav kilo per person)
– Dinner(veg/non-veg;unlimited)
– Common bonfire and music
– Breakfast (Tea and Poha)
– Others: first aid kit, parking, common toilets (No bathrooms)
– Archery, Dart game, Cricket, Football, Badminton, Carrom, Volleyball and more.
Q5) What are the attractions near Pawna Lake Camping?
Ans: Pawana Lake offers all you’ve dreamt of in a holiday location – a calm setting,
beautiful landscapes with unmatchable sceneries and the freedom to explore. From
the ancient ruins of forts to untouched pastures of lands, there is so much to see.
There are many tourist attractions nearby campsites like Tung fort, Tikona
fort, Lohagad fort, Visapur fort, Bhaje caves, Hadshi temple, Boating club, Chinmay
vibhooti and much more.
Q6) What are the activities at Pawna Lake Camping?
Ans:
– Barbeque, Bonfire
– Indoor games like Carrom, Chess, Cards
– Outdoor games like Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Badminton, Archery and more.
Q7) Is it child-friendly?
Ans: Yes, Pawna lake camping is completely child-friendly. You can enjoy camping with
your family.
Q8) What is the best time to visit Pawna Lake Camping?
Ans: Due to a pleasant climate throughout the year, Pawana Lake remains an underrated
favourite to be visited anytime you want to. The monsoon months are astounding as the
pastures and meadows turn vivid green, a perfect time to savour the eye-pleasing gifts of
nature. Winter season from November to February is also a great time to visit the place
due to the chilly weather and tranquil environment.
Q4) What is an itinerary of pawna Lake camping A B C Location?
₨. 999 per person
– 4 pm checkout to next day 11 am checkout
– Sharing Tents
– Evening High Tea (with Pakoda)
– Veg BBQ (Pav kilo per person)
– Chicken BBQ (Pav kilo per person)
– Dinner (Veg/Non-Veg; Unlimited)
– Common bonfire & Music
– Breakfast (Tea and Poha)
– Activities: Archery, Dart-game, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Sliding,
Seesaw, Swing & many more
– Other: First Aid Kit, Parking, Common Toilets
Is it child-friendly?
Ans: Yes, pawna camping A B C camping is child-friendly as well as pet friendly without extra
charges.
Q1) Where is the Rajmachi Base Camping?
Ans: Rajmachi Fort is 16 km trekking distance from Lonavala. Visible from Mumbai-Pune
Expressway on the right-hand side of Borghat.
Q2) How to reach Rajmachi Base Camping?
Ans: Lonavala is the nearest railway station to reach Rajmachi Fort. Once you are at
Lonavala station you can hire a taxi or private cab to reach Rajmachi Fort.
Q3) What is the schedule of Rajmachi Base Camping?
Day 1 – Saturday
05:10 pm Meet the Team at Lonavla Railway station
05:30 pm Move towards Rajmachi by Jeep transport
06::30 pm Reach Base Village and explore the surrounding
09:30 pm Dinner time
10:30 pm Stories, sharing experiences, fun-filled chit-chats and lots more. Take rest for
the day relaxing under the sky; watching stars.
Day 2 – Sunday
06:00 am Wake up call
07:00 am After Breakfast Start trekking towards Shrivardhan Fort in a cool pleasant
09:30 am Reach base village take some rest.
10:00 am get fresh and after that walk towards Godhaneshwar Temple – Shiva Temple
11:00 am Have Lunch and leave for the Lonavala railway station
01:30 pm Catch Mumbai / Pune train or bus from Lonavala
Event Fee: Rs.1700/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for
availability before making a payment
Q4) What is an itinerary of Rajmachi Base Camping?
– Dinner
– Stay
– Breakfast
– Trekking towards Shrivardhan fort
– Godhaneshwar temple
– Lunch
Q5) What are the attractions near Rajmachi Base Camping?
Ans:
– Udaysagar lake
– Temple of Mahadev
– Temple of Bahiroba
– Shrivardhan fort
– Maharanjan fort
Q6) What are the activities at Rajmachi Base Camping?
Trekking and camping
Q7) Is it child-friendly?
Ans: Kids below 15 with parents supervision only.
Q8) What is the best time to visit Rajmachi Base Camping?
Ans: Pre-monsoon and monsoon are the best times to visit Rajmachi Fort. During Pre
monsoon the forest around the fort glows with fireflies at night and during monsoon, you
can enjoy the beautiful caves and waterfalls
Camping at Korigad
Q1) Where is the Korigad Camping?
Ans: Korigad fort is located about 20 km away from Lonavla, in Pune district. It is about
929 m above sea level.
Q2) How to reach Korigad Camping?
Ans: The nearest railway station from Korigad Fort is at Lonavala, which is well connected
to nearby cities like Mumbai and Pune by rail. From the station, you can hire a cab to
Korigad. It will take you an approximate time of 1 h to reach your destination from the
station.
Q3) What is the schedule of Korigad Camping?
Night Trek and Camping At Korigad
Saturday
07:30 pm: Meeting point at Lonavala station
07:45 pm: Departs from Lonavala towards Korigad base village (peth shahapur).
09:00 pm: Arrive at base village, Introduction session and dinner.
10:00 pm: Start climbing towards on Korigad
11:30 pm: reach Korigad and its surrounding ranges.
11:45 pm: Tent Pitching campfire (depend on wood availability) and all activities
Sunday
06:00 am: wake-up call and start exploring the fort and all fun.
07:30 am: start descending
09:00 am: morning breakfast at base village
10:00 am: Return Journey Towards Lonavala
Q4) What is an itinerary of Korigad Camping?
Day 1
-7:30 meeting point at Lonavala station
-Depart towards Korigad base village
-Dinner
-Start climbing on Korigad
– Campfire
– Rest
Day 2
– Exploring fort
-Start descending
– Morning breakfast at base village
-Check out at 10 am
Q5) What are the attractions near Korigad Camping?
Ans: Amby Valley, Pawna Lake, Runway Strip, Tung Fort, Tikona Fort, Rajmachi Fort and
many more. The major attractions of Korigad Fort are 2 major ponds in its premises, its
fortification wall which is 2 kilometres long, Korlaidevi Temple and Ganesh Temple.
Q6) What are the activities at Korigad Camping?
Ans: Trekking, Night Camping, Campfire
Q7) Is it child-friendly?
Ans: Yes, it is completely child-friendly
Q8) What is the best time to visit Korigad Camping?
Ans: The region in and around Korigad Fort remains moderate throughout the year;
hence, you can enjoy the beauty of a cool atmosphere and a favourable climate here
anytime during a year. However, you need to be careful while trekking up this hill, as
during the monsoon season, the tracks are slippery and dangerous. If you desire to avoid
visiting Korigad during the monsoon season, then the best time to explore it is from
September until the end of March.
Q1) Where is the Tikona base camp?
Ans: Tikona base camping is located on the bank of Hadshi Lake and close to Tikona fort.
It is about 42 km from Pune and around 20 km from Kamshet.
Q2) How to reach Tikona base camp?
Ans: Kamshet station is the nearest station to Tikona base camp. Once you reach
Kamshet, you can hire a jeep to reach the Tikona base camp
Q3) What is the schedule of Tikona base camp?
Day 1 –
Check-In: 3 pm
Transport for the lake tubing will depart at 4 pm from the campsite.
Relax, swim or go tubing in the lake (4 pm – 6 pm)
Transport from the lake to campsite departs at 6 pm
Evening snacks will be served at 6 pm
DIY Barbeque will be set up at 7.30 pm
Dinner will be served at 9 pm
Day 2 –
Morning breakfast will be served at 8 am
Transport for the start point of Tikona fort trek will depart at 8.45 am from the campsite
Trek to the top of Tikona fort & enjoy the 360-degree view of the beautiful region. (a local
guide will be arranged to show you the trek route)
Checkout: 11 am
Q4) What is an itinerary of Tikona base camp?
Day 1
– Check-in at 3 pm
– Relax, swim or go to tuning in the Lake.
– Evening snack
– Barbeque
– Dinner
Day 2
– Breakfast
– Trek to top of Tikona fort
-Check-out at 11 am
Q5) What are the attractions near Tikona base camp?
Attractions near Tikona Camping are Tikona fort, Hadashi temple, waterfalls, Chinmay
vibhooti and many more.
Q6) What are the activities at Tikona base camp?
Bonfire (except in the monsoon)
Tikona Fort Trek.
Our suggestions
1) Pawna Lake: There are many campsites in Pawna lake and a separate section for
families & couples available. There will sufficient crowd every Saturday. Services,
Lakeview and reviews are better than the other.
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