Khadakwasla Dam from Pune is a visit to a major water source on the Mutha River, with Sinhagad Fort and other dams farther along the road. The dam is about 17.1 km from Hotel Phoenix, and you can plan around its historic structure, monsoon scenery and nearby food stalls.
- Setting: On the Mutha River, near Pune.
- Bus connections: Available from Swargate, Pune station and Shivajinagar.
- Nearby outing: Sinhagad Fort is farther along the road.
Where Khadakwasla Dam is
Khadakwasla Dam is on the Mutha River, near Pune, and is one of the city’s main water sources. The Pune district government describes it as 20 km from Pune city, while its directions section gives about 15 km; the figures use different descriptions of the distance.
The dam serves irrigation and non-irrigation purposes. The National Defence Academy and Central Water & Power Research Station are also in the vicinity, making this a working infrastructure landscape as well as a place to take in the reservoir setting.
How do you get from Pune to Khadakwasla Dam?
You can reach the dam by road, and buses are available from Swargate, Pune station and Shivajinagar. The Pune district government identifies Pune Airport as the nearest airport and Pune railway station as the nearest railway station.
If you plan to use a bus, check the Pune district government’s official site before you go for current service information.
What can you see around the dam?
The reservoir and dam are the main features of a visit, with the surrounding landscape especially scenic during the monsoon, when water overflows the dam. Khadakwasla is a composite dam; construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1879. Its maximum height is 36.09 m.
For a food stop, Maharashtra Tourism describes Chowpatty near Khadakwasla as an area with street-food stalls. The dam’s purpose is practical as well as visual: it contributes to Pune’s water supply and supports irrigation and non-irrigation uses.
Access, safety and seasonal conditions
Monsoon conditions shape the view, when water overflows the dam and the area is especially scenic. For bus service, verify current details with the Pune district government before setting out.
The dam is infrastructure as well as a visitor destination, so follow any access directions and safety instructions posted at the site. No general visiting hours or ticket details are included here.
What can you pair with a visit to Khadakwasla Dam?
Sinhagad Fort is a natural pairing for a day out, and the road continues a few kilometres farther to the Panshet and Varasgaon dams. The Maharashtra Tourism Department describes the Khadakwasla-to-Panshet road journey as around 20 km, with the drive via Sinhagad Road taking approximately one and a half hours.
If you want to make the fort the main stop, the Sinhagad Fort day-trip guide covers routes and planning.
FAQs
What river is Khadakwasla Dam on?
The dam is on the Mutha River.
When is Khadakwasla Dam especially scenic?
The area is especially scenic during the monsoon, when water overflows the dam.
Are there food stalls near Khadakwasla Dam?
Chowpatty near the dam is described as an area with street-food stalls.
Which places are farther along the road from Khadakwasla?
Sinhagad Fort and the Panshet and Varasgaon dams lie farther along the road.