Name: Pune
Rating: 3.2

Panshet Water Park, Pune Overview

Panshet Water Park is one of the most popular destinations to visit around Pune. It is known for its adventurous sports and activities and is placed between the Varasgaon and Panshet Dam. Hence, if water sports and fun are on your mind, you would want to visit this attraction. The waterpark is a few kilometres away from Khadakwasla Dam and falls under the Pune District. Resting in the Sahyadri mountains, this waterpark will leave you with an amazing experience.

Built by the tourism department, this waterpark is the perfect getaway for families and friends who are fun lovers and adventure freaks. Plan to go to the Panshet Waterpark on the weekend and get a chance to spend quality time with your close ones by indulging in the water activities while also having the luxury of fine dining at good rates. And with that, the chance to make a lot of memories for you to cherish, something that would motivate you to visit this place more often.

Entry Fees

The entry fee is as follows:

On the weekdays:

1.    INR 250 for adults
2.    INR 170 for children under 4 ft

On the weekends and public holidays:

1.    INR 300 for adults
2.    INR 230 for children under 4ft
3.    INR 250 for adults from 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
4.    INR 180 for children under 4ft from 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Timings

The Panshet Waterpark is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on all days and people usually spend around 1-2 hours here. However, the ideal time to go is from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. Not only do these timings offer a better entry price, but also allow you to enjoy the scenery in and around Panshet before you pander to exciting activities that may tire you out later.

One should aim at spending a bright sunny day at Panshet Waterpark in order to ensure the best water experience. Hence, the perfect time to visit this attraction would be from February to June, right before the monsoons set in.

Facilities Available

Panshet Waterpark offers its visitors a range of activities to enjoy. These include Kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, water slides, water scooters and speedboat rides.

Apart from that, the waterpark provides its visitors with food available for purchase, bathroom facilities, video or photo permissions as well as Life jackets for all water sports.

Rules and Safety Guidelines

In order to ensure the safety of their visitors, the Waterpark has listed a few things to consider:
1.    Visitors are requested to carry light cotton clothing
2.    Water bottles are a must!
3.    Sunscreen, sunglasses and caps are essential in order to avoid sunburns
4.    A camera to capture your memories should always be a priority
5.    Make sure to read all the warning signs before participating in any water activities
6.    A life jacket should be on at all times
7.    While going to such tourist attractions, beware of touts who tempt you to take cheaper packages than what is standard. This can lead you into trouble later.
8.    Avoid talking to strangers and avoid travelling alone late at night.
9.    Lastly, relax, pamper yourself and enjoy the moment with your friends and family!

How To Reach Panshet Water Park

The nearest airport is the Pune International Airport that is around 45 kilometres away. The nearest Pune railway station which is about 25 kilometres from Panshet Waterpark. One can either hire a cab or a bus to the endpoint. Many buses such as Ganraj Travels run from Pune International Airport to Panshet Dam, and visitors can get off Panshet Water Park. Apart from that, tourists can also take a cab. Uber and other taxi services are available at the airport. Car rentals are also an option, and it would not take more than 2 hours to reach the destination. Visitors can also drive from Pune to Panshet via Sinhagad and Khadakwasla or from Mumbai via Talegaon, passing the Khadakwasla Dam. These routes allow visitors to enjoy the scenery and a beautiful drive to the Waterpark. If you have time, you can explore Panshet on foot by trekking to the different forts from the Chhatrapati Shivaji period.