Pune, Maharashtra · Pune travel guide
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Khadakwasla Dam attracts visitors with open lakeside views, breezy evenings, and food stalls serving as a popular local hangout spot.
| Time to spend | About 1.5 h (45 min–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4:30–7 PM — sunset over the dam and street food stalls |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot with no shade |
| Best months | Jul–Oct |
| Months to avoid | Apr–May |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 on Google (22,846 reviews) |
Best in monsoon when the dam is full and gates open; very crowded on weekends then.



Most visitors spend about 1.5 h; 45 min–3 h depending on pace.
4:30–7 PM, for sunset over the dam and street food stalls. The best months are Jul–Oct.
Entry is free.