Venna Lake

Planning a perfect holidaying in Mahabaleshwar? Then visiting Vennna Lake is a must! It is one of the best tourist destinations in Mahabaleshwar and Maharashtra. It is not a naturally built lake but man-made. It is built on a huge area of 28 acres and its periphery is spread over 7 – 8 Km. Tourists of every age group and especially couples enjoy the best coming here.

Description:

This is an artificial lake and there was a specific reason behind the construction of this lake. It was made to fulfil the water needs of the local residents of the city. Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar has a pair of underwater thirths or pilgrimage spots.

Today, it is one of the most-cherished tourist spot of the city. One prime reason why travellers keep coming back here is classic horse riding offered here along with the beautiful views of range of extravagant local delicacies prepared at the local eateries.

Traveller Tips:

Row boats are charged as Rs 250 per half hour / Rs 500 per hour. A row boat can contain a maximum of seven passengers.

Peddle boats are charged as Rs 440 per hour. A peddle can carry a maximum of 6 people together on a ride.

You can get tickets for boating until sunset.

Things to do:

Venna Lake includes two submerged pilgrimage locations.so, if you are have religious interests, you can spend some quality time there. The banks of the lake hold gorgeous Chhatrapati Pratapsihn Garden which is a soothing attraction for the travellers.

Due to its beautiful surrounding, tourists who have interests in photography feel attracted towards this place. Boating facility is available in the lake. You can choose between peddle and row boats, whatever you prefer.

Except for boating, you can enjoy horse riding too. Kids enjoy best here by making fun activities like playing marry-go-round, riding toy trains, etc.

History:

Originally, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar was constructed by the maharaja of Satara, Shri Appasaheb. He made it in the year 1942. A beautiful garden is formed surrounding the lake which still offers an eye-soothing experience for the visitors.

Best time to visit:

This peaceful Lake in Mahabaleshwar usually hold a pleasant cool climate. Rainfall often happens here all through the year. So, weather remains pleasant every time. Usually, temperature here lies between 10 and 35 degree Celcius. You can plan your trip according to your leisure time. Other ways, the months of December, January and February are recommended as the best time to visit here.

How to Reach?

Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar is easy to reach from anywhere in the city. It is at 2 Km distance from the Mahabaleshwar market. You can hire a local cab to reach there.

Mahabaleshwar is easy to reach from most of the major cities of the country.

By air – reach Pune airport and Mahabaleshwar is only 80 Km away from the airport. Hire a local cab or bus to reach your destination.

By rail – the nearby railway station of Mahabaleshwar is Wather. It is 60 Km away from the city which can be covered within 2 – 3 hours of journey via a bus or cab.

By road – local bus services are available between Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, Kolhapur, Nashik, Pune and Satara.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About:

Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar has plenty of roadside eateries to attract tourists of different interests. These local restaurants promote the products of the local farms like bhutta, carrots, mulberries and strawberry. Prepared with these vegetables and fruits, all the local choupatis sell several traditional Marathi dishes. Usually these restaurants are found in between Panchgani and Venna Lake.

FAQ:

Other popular lakes to visit nearby –

• Upvan lake

• Vihar lake

• Powai lake

• Rankala lake

• Panshet lake

• Ganesh lake

• Lonar lake

• Khindsi and Ambazari alkes

• Tansa lake

• Vaitarna lake

Where to stay?

Nearby Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar, you can stay at the below locations which are famous for offering good amenities. They are –

• Brightland Resort & Spa

• TGL Resort & Spa

• Bellevue Resort

Plan your trip to Venna Lake accordingly and have a happy holidaying!