Panshet

Khadakwasla is the chowpatti of Pune. Khadakwasla is popular for the 'bhelpuri' and 'bhutta' by the lake and the merry atmosphere, more like a carnival, with camel rides and numerous chat stalls along the bay. Khadakwasla, on the way to Sinhagad, is a popular stop over on the way to Sinhagad. Very popular especially during weekends Khadakwasla is like a evening hangout for the punekar.

Nestled picturesquely between Panshet Dam and Varasgaon Dam, Panshet is a nice place for a one day excursion. If you are a water-sports freak, this is the place where you need to hit. There are facilities for kayaking, speed boat rides few water rides like 'banana' ride and water scooters. Panshet is just about 50Kms from Pune which makes it an attractive one day picnic spot from Pune.

Easily the most popular getaway from Pune with Panshet Lake on the way and the lovely drive makes Sinhagad a popular picnic and getaway spot. The Lion Fort, as it would quite literally translate into, is located 25 kilometers South of Pune perched on a steep hill. Once known as Kondhana. There are a few monuments, samadhi of Tanaji Malusare and also a summer house of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.