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Venna Dam
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Lake & Backwater
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 3.4 KMs From Mahabaleshwar
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation Options21 Seater Coach, Sedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

The Venna Dam welcomes people to Mahabaleshwar, a calm and peaceful leisure spot, which is enveloped by thick heavy green, boating, horse riding, and a view of nature. It's an attractive artificial lake built at Mahabaleshwar, which is very crowded because it's all rented rowboats and paddleboats to cruise around the lake. You can also hire horses for more adventurous riders and run kids around on rides like the merry-go-round and the toy train.

Around the lake, there are many places to eat that are known for their fresh fruits and vegetables, like mulberries, strawberries, and carrots, as well as their street food, like corn and bhelpuri. It is one of the popular places to visit in Mahabaleshwar for food lovers.

It was built in 1942 by Shri Appasaheb Maharaj, the king of Satara and a grandson of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The lake is 28 acres and has a 7–8 around it. It was built primarily to meet the water needs of the city of Mahabaleshwar.

Activities at Venna Dam

Venna Lake, a prominent Mahabaleshwar attraction, provides much to keep you busy. You should try these during the Mahabaleshwar tour package:

Boat rides are considered a priority at Venna Lake during your stay. Tourists see this as an absolute must. Thus, it depends on the strength of your arms or your stamina for either rowing or pedaling the boats. Still, the experience would leave you with some enchanting memories.

Admire the Natural Bounty-Venna Lake is a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by craggy foliage and acquiescing beauty, to rest, unwind, and declutter. The nearer you find yourself to nature, the more yar rejuvenated it finds to be.

Venna Lake offers a variety of delicious street cuisine, including bhelpuri, pav bhaji, and hot corn tikki. Several neighborhood sellers provide food to satisfy people's passing hunger. To avoid bad calories, eat carrots, strawberries, and mulberries.

Additionally, Venna Lake offers merry-go-rounds and toy trains for youngsters to have fun. You may also enjoy horseback riding here.

A Perfect Picnic Spot in Mahabaleshwar

Venna Dam in Mahabaleshwar is a perfect picnic spot. It offers a serene escape with lush greenery, boating, horse riding, and delicious local treats. Visitors can relax by the calm waters, enjoy the scenic beauty, and indulge in fresh strawberries and street food. It's an ideal destination for families, couples, and nature lovers.

The best time to visit Venna Dam

The best time to visit Venna Lake is from March to June. The weather is still nice enough for tourists to walk around and check out Mahabaleshwar's most famous tourist spots. People from all over the country visit the lake during this time, considering it ideal for tourists to enjoy various activities.

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