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Jan 2011

Venna Lake - Mahabaleshwar

Venna Lake - Mahabaleshwar - BindaasTravel.com

The Venna Lake is spread over an area of 28 acres and its average depth is 10 feet. The lake is fed by repeated springs. The area encircling the lake is full of flowers and greenery. The lake was constructed by Shri Appasaheb Maharj, who was Raja of Satara in the year 1842.The Venna Lake is a tourist's attraction as it has boating facilities and stalls for games. It also has snacks stalls. The area of the lake is busy till late night.

Venna Lake is one of the 5 water bodies found in Mahabaleshwar Hill station of Satara District. Covering an area of 28 acres surrounded by hills and lush greenery on all sides, this lake is a popular attraction in Mahabaleshwar. In 1842, The King of Satara district, Shri Appasaheb Maharj built this artificial lake as a part of Venna River to supply water to the hill station. Tourists engage in boating, fishing, horse-riding, playing fun games and snacking in the lake area. Venna Lake is about 2 km from S.T Bus Stand and Mahabaleshwar City Market is a popular shopping

How To Reach :-

Situated In The Heart Of Sahyadri Hills In Satara District.Distance 120 kms from Pune .237 kms from Mumbai Via Mahad.305 kms from Mumbai Via Pune - For Road Map Click Here
20 kms from Panchgani .Private & Govt. Buses are available at regular intervals from most of the cities. Private taxis also run to and fro from Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani.Nearest Airport Pune - ( Lohegaon ) ( PuneDiary.Com )Nearest Rail Pune is the convenient railway station at 120 kmsBut Wathar is Nearest railway station.

Posted By : <pratiksha malusare
Posted By : pratiksha malusare

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