Bushi Dam in Lonavala

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Bushi Dam is located a few kilometres from Lonavala and is a very (very very) popular weekend hangout for Pune’ites. When the Bushi dam overflows, the water flows over a series of steps and then over some easily accessible rocky terrian. The terrain and the water make for a fun combination and this is why Bushi dam gets extremely crowded on weekend. So crowded, that a first time vistor (like me) would be left searching for the “steps” which everyone talks about, only to realise that every inch of the steps have been occupied.

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Every open space close to Bushi dam will have a board “Bushi dam parking” and there will be guys literally peeping inside your car and turning your steering wheel towards their parking. Thebest place to park would be beyond the dam (on coming from Lonavala) om the sides of the road. Parking on the road also helps you to get out of the place faster. There are no single/double yellow lines to bother you here.

To reach the dam, you have to wade through knee-deep water (depending on the water level). There are lot of shops selling rubber slippers which are more suited to the water/rocks rather than your expensive fake Nike shoes. But, i noticed that many were well prepared and had worn the worst slippers that they could find at home.

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Bushi dam is so commercialized to the extent that there are a few dozen shops in the small area next to the dam selling anything from corn and pakodas to chai. You can relax on the steps and order them and they will be delivered to you right at your doorstep.

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Overall, this is a good place to visit if you love getting wet from head-to-toe.

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42 Responses

  1. Rajaram S says:

    yes, of course

  2. Rajaram S says:

    replied on email

  3. Suraj says:

    I have some question
    is it good in summer??????
    Is it safe for couple?????
    is there any changing room if we don’ get any room in hotel????

  4. Karthik says:

    Dear Rajaram
    Is this best place to visit during 25th – 29th July of this year.

  5. Rajaram S says:

    yes, lots of parking available

  6. shailesh yadav says:

    Hi just want to know there willl be the bike parking over there just reply me coz never gone from if somebody had gone just help me yaaar

  7. Rajaram S says:

    Srini,
    Lonavala is beautiful but overcrowded. Also, stay in lonavala is expensive.
    Matheran has lot of stay options near the market. But , eveyr view point in Matheran has to be covered by walk.
    If you want to relax and just cover 1/2 pts , then Matheran is a gr8 option for a nature lover.

  8. Srini says:

    Hi Rajaram, want to travel with wife & son coming weekend 9th – 11th Aug(preferably 2N-3Day kind of trip, or at least 1N-2D) from Pune. Can we drive starting thro Tamini side and what would you suggest for o/n stays and places we could cover? Do you recommend a night halt in Lonavla? How is Matheran?

  9. Rajaram S says:

    yes, easily.

  10. venkatesh... says:

    its an one day pic nick from Mumbai we can return in one day kya…..pls anyone

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