Pashan Lakeपाषाण तलाव
Pune’s in-city birding lake, best just after sunrise in winter.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Birding Spots
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyPashan, Pune
EntryFree
About Pashan Lake
A small lake inside Pune city that fills with migratory birds each winter, the easiest serious birding you can do without leaving town. Best just after sunrise, from the bund path.
What to see and do
- Winter migratory ducks and waders
- Bund walking path
- Occasional flamingo sightings
- Twenty minutes from central Pune
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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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