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. Robertpes says:

    In order to bring down these accidents, the Lonavala Police and the railways set up a control room near the dam, as well as imposed a ban on consumption of liquor in areas surrounding the dam. Tourists are usually allowed to visit the dam from 9 am up to 3 pm. Except local buses, all other buses are banned from entering the area.

  2. raj kanse says:

    Is there any a very safe changing room.? If yes then where it is?

  3. Lonavala water park says:

    Nice Blog ! the photos themselves talk about the popularity of this beautiful spot. Here you dont have the risk of reaching the bottom of the falls because you are enjoying rains at the lovely place where water of the bushy dam is oozing out of the reservoir and flowing down the slopes. It is a must visit place for everyone the youngsters as well as the grown ups.

  4. hussain says:

    guys suggest me a place to stay i want iyt under rs1000 fr one nyt..can any one suggest??? plzzzzz

  5. SHABNAM PIYARJEE says:

    Its really a awesome place once u go there u wil never ever forget that and u wanted to more and more time but it give fun in monsoon only by August and September.so visit there and enjoy.

  6. Rajaram S says:

    Roshan, there is no lodge there. Lonavala is the place to stay

  7. roshan says:

    what is a cost of lodge ?

  8. Rajaram S says:

    Not that i know of.

  9. charmi says:

    I have a question..
    is there any changing room nearby bushi dam???

  10. Amol Parekar says:

    How to go there? Guide pls

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