Mulshi Dam

Want to experience the silence of nature? Come to Mushli, the green paradise in the city Pune. You would love to be surrounded by clean nature here. Being located in the central Pune, this is an eco-friendly destination that has gained immense popularity in all sorts of tourists, especially among the adventure junkies. Every one of them has found ways to find their inner peace of mind after spending some days into the calm nature of Mulshi.

Description:

Mulshi is only 45 km distance from the main city of Pune. Undoubtedly, it makes a perfect gateway for a family weekend trip. Tourists throng to visit here all through the year but Mushli dam is at top of its beauty during the monsoons. The tranquil atmosphere of the dam is blessed with the natural serenity of its surrounding. This is why people count it on the top of their weekend destination from Pune.

Surely the green paradise Mulshi is a perfect eco-friendly gateway for its cleanliness. This place witnesses a lot of tourists including birdwatchers, nature-lovers, photographers, trekkers, and campers every year who adore this place for different reasons.

Traveler Tips:

• No medical facilities available in its nearby places. Get help from the main town.

• Almost no network coverage is available in its surrounding areas.

• You can visit the dam at any time between 9 AM and 6 PM. You can also plan a picnic here nearby the river banks.

• If you are planning camping here when hungry can grab some vada pao from the nearby stalls.

• If you are visiting in monsoon, don’t forget to keep some extra pair of clothes with you.

• Don’t forget to visit the tourist spots to enjoy some fun and adventurous activities.

Things to Do:

Being here in Mulshi Dam, Pune you get a lot of things to get involved in your body, mind, and soul. Renting a cottage on the side of the Dam or Lake is the best idea for enjoying a campfire at night, which is truly enjoyable if you are traveling in a group. You can also go for boating in the lake, hill climbing, fishing, riding bullock carts, crab catching, playing cricket, and many other exciting activities to enjoy some quality time with your inner shelf.

Sahyadri ranges surround the Mushli dam closely and thus trekking and hill-climbing are the popular activities enjoyed by most of the tourists here. The mighty ranges also offer scenic landscape with a diversity of flora and fauna which attracts the nature photographers.

Best Time to Visit:

As Mushli Dam, Pune is filled during the monsoon time, it reaches its highest beauty, and nature complements it. The sweet smell of the wet soil and lush greenery of the forest make the place a perfect monsoon retreat. So, if you are thinking t plan a visit here, come during the monsoon of the year. Also, try to plan a visit during the weekdays as weekends often remain crowded here.

How to Reach:

By road – Mushli is not too far from Pune. Hence, the distance is easily accessible by car, which is nearly 1 hr and 15 minutes of the journey. You can hire one or drive through your own vehicle.

By rail – to travel by railways, you can take a train from Shivaji Nagar railway station. There are 5 trains which run from Shivaji Nagar to Malavli. The distance is covered within 1 hour and 10 minutes of the journey. After reaching malvli, hire a taxi to reach Mulshi Dam. It is a one hour ride.

By bus – various local buses run between Pune and Mulshi dam.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About:

• The Mulshi dam, Pune is a hotspot for organizing irrigational reserves and electricity generation centers.

• It is situated on the river Mula of the Mulshi taluka.

• For the first-time trekkers Mulshi Dam is the best place as it is not too high from the sea level. it is 579 meter high.

FAQ:

Places to visit nearby –

• Tamhini ghat

• Andharban trail point

• Temghar dam

• Kailasgad fort

Places to stay nearby 

• Lemon Tree Premier

• St Laurn Business Hotel

• The Pride Hotel

• Treebo Trend Regency

Places to eat nearby 

• Roadside Dhabas

• Chingari

• Coriander Kitchen

• Feast

• Vohuman Café

• Asia Kitchen By Mainland China

Overall, visiting Mulshi Dam, Pune, you will enjoy some perfect enjoyable holidays.