CampingNature
Pawna Lake & Amour Café
Mountains, mist & memories made by the lake
4.5/5Pune, MaharashtraVisited 8 November 2025
Trip essentials
Distance from Pune
65 km
Travel time
1.5 – 2 hrs
Trek time
No trek
Elevation
620 m
Difficulty
Easy
Entry fee
Free (camping ₹800+)
Parking
Free at campsites
Food
Café meals, camp dinner & breakfast
Water
Available at campsites
Washrooms
At campsites and café
Network
Moderate, Jio works best
Camping
Yes — the main draw
Guide
Not required
Best season
June to February
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Getting there from Pune
Travel timeline
Pune (Swargate / Shivajinagar)
Start by car, bike or bus
0:00
Mumbai–Pune Expressway
Fast scenic stretch
45 min
Palaspe Phata
Exit from expressway
10 min
Dehuroad
Temple stop en route
15 min
Kolvan Village
Green winding village road
20 min
Pawna Lake & Amour Café
Camping, kayaking, sunset
Rest of day
Field notes
We left Shivajinagar before sunrise, exited at Palaspe Phata, and wound through Dehuroad and Kolvan until the lake opened up. Tents by the water, kayaks in the afternoon, and a bonfire that lasted longer than anyone planned. Amour Café's terrace at sunset is the photograph everyone takes home.
Weather
Cool lake breeze year round; monsoon brings mist over the water and green hills.
Highlights
- Lakeside camping with bonfire
- Amour Café terrace at sunset
- Kayaking and boating on Pawna
- Tikona and Tung fort silhouettes across the water
Costs, gear & photo spots
Expenses per person
- Travel (to & fro)
- ₹150 – 300
- Food (café / meals)
- ₹300 – 600
- Activities (optional)
- ₹100 – 300
- Total per person
- ₹550 – 1,200
What to carry
- Cash
- Jacket
- Power bank
- Snacks
- Torch
- Change of clothes
Photo spots
- Amour Café deck
- Tent row at blue hour
- Lake jetty at sunrise
- Kolvan road bend
Tips
- Start early to enjoy the whole day
- Carry cash — digital payments are limited
- Book camping in advance on weekends
Safety
- Do not swim in the lake — depth varies sharply
- Keep the bonfire away from tents
- Watch the weather before camping in monsoon
Nearby
- Tikona Fort
- Tung Fort
- Lohagad
- Kolvan Village
On the map
Photos from Pawna Lake & Amour Café
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