As the name
suggests Holiday Camp is indeed a destination
for a few days off, to kick off your shoes and relax on the banks of the Pawna
Lake. Located in the village of Ajwali, near Pawna Lake, Holiday Camp is every
person’s wish come true type of a camp where you can just bask in the warmth of
the sun and bathe in the cool winds of the lake as evening falls.
Why Holiday Camp?
The very first
perk of the camp is it is on the banks of the Pawna Lake and what can be more
fulfilling than spending some time on a pleasant place like this one?
All the
facilities as per your contentment are available at Holiday Camp near Pawna
Lake and the cost is not much if you ask me. 1500/- per person
The four famous
fortresses Tung, Tikona, Lohagad and Visapur are visible from Holiday Camp as
this Camp stands in the midst of these enormous and magnificent forts.
A trek will do
you some good in the early hours of morning which you can conduct on any of the
four forts as they are not too complicated to escalate.
The trekkers,
photographers and Nature lovers, Holiday Camp is a win win situation for all of
you as Holiday Camp comes with a full package of nature, scenic views and the
Sahyadri to clamber upon.
Facilities provided for your
convenience
You need not
worry about filling your stomach as you will be served with tea, snacks,
Barbeque and hot dinner (vegetarian and non vegetarian) and breakfast in the
morning.
As it is
camping, tents are what you sleep into which is equipped with warm and comfy
sleeping bags.
Campfire, a
major part of camping is available at Holiday Camp.
Music makes the
atmosphere live. Sitting beside the campfire with some soft music played in the
background does not happen every day. You can experience this on the banks of
Pawna Lake at Holiday Camp.
Going on a
holiday and not playing games is not going to happen. Indoor games like carom,
cards and outdoor games like football and volleyball
The adventurers
at heart are going to love the thrilling games like Burma Bridge, low rope
course, spider net and riffle shooting.
Well maintained toilets
and changing rooms are available.
Sufficient
parking space
What to carry
A pair of
clothes is a must as the lake is near and is tempting enough to take a dip.
If in the
monsoon, raincoats, ponchos or windcheaters cannot be eliminated from your
things to carry list.
The winters are
quite harsh as the water brings in cool breeze enough to freeze you for the
night. Carry your sweaters/jackets/pullovers and scarf/winter cap and a pair of
socks to keep your feet warm.
Do not forget
your sunscreen with a good SPF as the sun shines bright enough to give you
sunburns if you are the one with a sensitive skin.
A few Tips to keep in mind
Sports shoes
with a good grip are a must.
If you are
planning for a trek on the nearby mountains then it is advisable to wear full
clothes to secure from insect bites.
Keep some dry
snacks handy.
A bottle of
water to keep you hydrated
On the way up
the hills keep on sipping water to avoid dehydration
Try to keep the
area clean by not throwing plastic or any sort of garbage around.
Abstain from
going deep inside the lake even if you are a pro at swimming as you are not
aware of the actual depths of the lake. Stay near the banks to avoid any
mishaps.
How will you get there?
Sus Rd 51.8 km.
Around 2 hours
Paud Rd 53.0 km.
around 2hours
Travel to
Ahmednagar - Pune Highway/Shivaji Nagar Wakdewadi road and then turn left onto
Ahmednagar - Pune Highway/ Shivaji Nagar Wakdewadi road and you will Pass by
Dayaram Rajguru Fire Station on your left. From here take a U-turn and continue
travelling on Shivaji Nagar Wakdewadi Rd. take a left at State Bank of India
(on the left). As you turn left on MH SH 114 you will pass by Pashankar Honda
on your left and from here take a right and stay on MH SH 114. Here take left
at Dr Kapote Chowk at Ganeshkhind road Pass by Akashwani Bhawan that is on your
right. Drive straight past Deccan Multispeciality Hardikar Hospital onto
Agriculture College Flyover. Merge into Ganeshkhind Road Pass by Central that
is on your left then take a slight left on Ganeshkhind Road/University Fly over
Pashan Rd Intersection and then a left at Baner
Then a slight
left onto NDA Pashan Rd. Here you will pass by Maharashtra State Criminal
Investigation Dept on your left. At Pashan Cir, continue straight onto Sutarwadi
Rd. Turn right onto Pashan-Sus Rd Pass by Cosmos Bank on your left and continue
straight onto Pashan-Sus Rd/Sus Rd Go through 1 roundabout. Drive on Chande Rd/Chande - Nande Rd and take a left
where you travel on Mulkhed Rd.
Take right at
swami samarth medical at Hinjewadi - Pirangut Road and then take a left near Sahydri
Men's Parlour. Turn right onto Kolwan - Paud Rd/Nanegaon Rd Pass by Kolwan Bus
Stop then again a right at Hadshi Temple Access and a left. You reach your
destination.
It’s
not that far, it’s a place where you need to be after a long hard day and
Holiday Camp doesn’t give you a chance to complain about anything. So pack your
bags and head towards the heavenly place.