Venna Lake

Venna Lake Boating

Row and Peddle boats are available for the tourists. It is very popular spot among honeymooners as well as families. Waiting time for Venna Lake boating is around 30-45 minutes. Officials will tell you the estimated waiting time for the boating if asked.

Venna Lake Boating Timings

• Timings: 9 am to sunset, everyday
• Peak Time: After 4:00 PM. Boating club is open till sunset only.
• Waiting Time: 30-45 minutes

Venna Lake Boating Charges

Row and Peddle boats are available for the tourists at below charges.

How to cut the queue at Venna Lake?

Venna lake is crowded from 4:00 PM till sunset. Take boating from morning till 4:00 PM.

Man-made Lake

Venna lake is a man made lake and not a natural lake. Venna lake was constructed in 1942 by Chhatrapati Shri Appasaheb Maharaj (descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). The lake was constructed to cater the water needs for Mahabaleshwar City.

Area & Surroundings

Surrounded by lush greenary, Venna lake has area of about 28 acres having periphery around 7-8 KM. In fact, the lake has 1-2 submerged Thirths (place of pilgrimage). On the banks of the lake is Chhatrapati Pratapsihn Garden.

Activities

Apart from boating, horse riding (Rs. 200), fun fair games like toy train, merry-go-round are popular with children.

Food

Corn or Bhutta (Rs. 50), Strawberry, mulberries, carrots are quite popular with the tourists. Venna lake Choupati stalls serve typical choupati food.
Restaurants like Bagicha Corner, Hirkani Garden are also popular with tourists. These restaurants are at around 0.8 to 1 km from Venna lake towards Panchgani.

Transport

Venna lake is around 2 KM from Mahabaleshwar market. Mahabaleshwar Taxi (Cab) charge around Rs. 80-100 for one way trip. Mahabaleshwar Taxi Tour 3 includes Venna lake. Mahabaleshwar Darshan Bus tour does not include Venna lake.

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