Panshet - River Mutha |
About: |
Panshet is a dam about 50 km southwest of the city of Pune in western India. Along with two other dams nearby (including Khadakwasla), it supplies drinking water to the city of Pune. Panshet is famous due to the disaster on 12 July 1961 when the dam wall burst, causing massive flooding in the city of Pune.Although this caused a significant loss of property, there was little to no loss of human life. Other sources say there were between 1000 and 2000 casualties. Panshet lake is famous picnic spot. This Lake is nested in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges, and surrounded by lush green hills streaked with numerous waterfalls.Panshet Lake is formed by the backwater of the Panshet Dam.From here we can see high hills of Sahyadri mountains. Some hills are 3800 feet high. |
Location info: |
Address:Pune,Maharashtra,India |
District: Pune |
Nearest City:Pune |
Best time to visit: Any Time. |
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History: |
Panshet dam was built in late 50's. In 1961 Panshet dam collapsed and entire Pune city was gabbed by water. |
Interesting things to do: |
There are water sports galore! Kayaking, windsurfing, exciting rides in speedboats and on water scooters |
Interesting things to Visit: |
Bhatgar Dam Pimpri Chinchwad Raigad Khoob Ladha Buruj is a strategically located tower, from where any attacker from both the side could be defended. Maha Darwaja is at a distance of nearly a mile ahead after a difficult climb. This 350 years-old main entrance to the fort stands so majestically. Mena Darwaja is a special entrance for the royal ladies and the queens. |
Mobile range info: |
How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Pune Station |
Nearest Airport:Pune, 45 kms |
Road Transport:Mumbai-Pune, 170 kms. Pune-Panshet, 45 kms. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
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Nearest Petrol Pump: |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Baron Lakeside Resort |
Things to carry: |
Carrying water is essential.Carry camera too so that u can take photos of beautiful place. |
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Help Line/Phone Number: |
Police Station:100 |
Nearest Hospital:At the Nearest City. |
Society/Community Phone Number |