Mulshi Lakeमुळशी तलाव
A reservoir an hour from Pune, spectacular in the monsoon.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit15 July to 31 December
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyMulshi, Pune
EntryFree
About Mulshi Lake
A large reservoir in the Sahyadri foothills an hour from Pune, at its best in the monsoon when the surrounding hills stream with waterfalls. The drive on to Tamhini Ghat is one of the great monsoon roads in the state.
What to see and do
- Monsoon waterfalls all along the shore road
- Tamhini Ghat drive continuing west
- Kailasgad fort on a spur into the lake
- Lakeside resorts and camping
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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