How To Reach Pawna Lake
Pawna Lake is 55 km from Pune and 120 km from Mumbai. It is a road destination — your own car or bike is the most practical way to get here.
From Pune (55 km)
By Car: Take NH48 (Mumbai–Pune Expressway) toward Mumbai, exit at Talegaon (Exit 12), then follow signs toward Pawna Lake / Tikona Fort. Journey time: 1–1.5 hours.
Alternatively, take the old Pune–Mumbai highway through Kamshet — slightly longer but more scenic.
By Bike: A popular weekend bike ride from Pune. Take the expressway to Talegaon exit then follow the lake road. Distance: 55 km, time: 1.5 hours.
From Mumbai (120 km)
By Car: Mumbai–Pune Expressway, exit at Talegaon, then follow signs toward Pawna Lake. Journey time: 2–2.5 hours from Western suburbs.
By Bike: A popular weekend ride from Mumbai via the expressway — exit at Talegaon and follow the lake road.
Exact Directions to Pawna Lake
- From Talegaon station/highway exit, head north toward Kamshet
- After about 8 km, turn left at the Pawna Lake sign
- Continue 5 km to reach the main lakeside area
- For Tikona Fort: continue around the lake to Tikona Peth village (10 km from the junction)
Google Maps: search "Pawna Lake" for the central location. Your CosmicStays host will share exact GPS coordinates on booking.
Getting Around
Your own car or bike is the best option — no autos or app-based cabs operate around the lake itself. Local cabs from Talegaon can be arranged for the last stretch if needed. The road around the lake is a single-lane rural road — drive carefully, especially at night.
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