Camping near Pune: The four best, most peaceful destinations

Pune is renowned for its atmospheric climate, delicious food, and open-minded individuals. However, the hustle and bustle may be tiring and you may want to flee to a quiet and relaxing place to unwind. Fortunately, there is no dearth of lovely, picturesque places around Pune, whether you are going for a day journey or a weekend camping. On a budget or to splurge, here are some of Pune’s finest camping locations.

4 best camping sites near Pune, India 

BHOR

Bhor is the ideal camping spot, just 90 minutes away from the heart of Pune. Located in the Western Ghats, Bhor provides fresh air and sights to soothe your tired mind. Bhor is a lovely place where several movies were filmed. Photography, kayaking, sky walking, and other sports are the best activities here.

• Key attractions: Bhatnagar Dam, Kalubai Mandir, and Bhatnagar Dam
• Estimated cost: ₹2000-₹5000 per day
• Camping resort in Bhor: Teakwood camping

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PAWNA LAKE

Not many people visit Pawna Lake, so you get some quiet, peaceful, and extremely pleasant camping place. This mainly unexplored place is located next to a lake where you can take a dip. During the day, you can swim, relax, and appreciate multiple leisure operations and sit next to a bonfire.

• Estimated cost: 2000 per day

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BORDI BEACH

Bordi beach is just over a two-hour ride from Pune for an offbeat camping place. You can communicate with locals there, party the whole night, or just watch the stars. The icing on the cake is the waves crashing on the shore. Exploring the hamlet, learning the Warli painting technique, walking along the beach or the local market, visiting the orchards, and having a picnic at Aswali Dam are some of the must-do activities there.

• Things to do: Village visit, learn to make Warli painting, market stroll, cycling, Cheeko orchard visit, beach stroll, bonfire, etc.
• Key attraction: Aswali Dam and Kalpataru botanical gardens
• Estimated cost: ₹3000-₹4000 per day

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LONAVALA

Lonavala is a famous and crowded place; an attraction for thousands of individuals. The thick trees, the sparkling rivers, and the tranquillity make tourists feel like they are in another world. Lonavala is also one of Pune's most popular spots for adventure sports. Here you can enjoy a BBQ lunch, hiking, bonfires, rappelling, waterfalls, and other events.

• Things to do: BBQ dinner, bonfire, waterfall rappelling, trekking, and flying fox.
• Key attractions: Karla caves, Lion’s point, Lohagad Fort, and Bhaja caves.
• Estimated cost: ₹1500-3500 per day

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