About Khadakwasla, Pune

Khadakwasla is one of the localities in Pune in the state of Maharashtra that has witnessed significant development in the past few years. Along with residential projects, the area is home to many government organisations and institutes, including Central Water and Power Research Station, National Water Academy, CERC Building, and the prestigious National Defence Academy. Another prominent highlight of this locality is Khadakwasla Dam on the Mutha River that forms a reservoir known as Khadakwasla Lake, which is a popular tourist spot. Apart from these, there are several other facilities and amenities, including schools, hospitals, banks, restaurants, shops, and hotels in Khadakwasla, Pune.

Shopping and Dining in and around Khadakwasla

The area is home to many shops, complexes and supermarkets like Tulsibaug that sell an array of things to cater to the needs of tourists as well as residents. For shopping branded stuff, tourists can explore the malls in the nearby localities of Pune, such as Abhiruchi Mall, Destination Centre-1, and Kakde Plaza, which are within an 8-kilometre radius of Khadakwasla. Dining options in and around Khadakwasla include several restaurants that serve North Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, Chinese and local delicacies, among others. Some of the places that tourists staying at hotels in Khadakwasla can dine at are Hotel Mejwani, Aquarius Resort, Greenwood Resort, Indraprastha Family Restaurant & Bar, Hotel Karyat Maval, New Poona Bakery Cafe, and Savali, to name a few. There are many other restaurants, cafes, and bars within a few minutes’ drive of Khadakwasla, such as Masakha, Global Punjab, Fly High, Shreeji, Swarnaa, Domino’s Pizza, Cheesiaano Pizza, etc.

Places to Visit in and around Khadakwasla

Khadakwasla is a famous tourist destination that is especially popular as a weekend getaway for weary city souls living a hectic life in Pune and Mumbai. Travellers visit the popular Khadakwasla Dam and Lake, where they also spend time on the chowpatty indulging in activities like swimming as well as relishing local dishes like vada pav. There are many other tourist attractions that travellers can visit during their stay at Khadakwasla hotels, such as Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (9 km), Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways (10.3 km), Katraj Jain Temple (10.4 km), Shri Dashbhuja Ganpati Mandir (10.8 km), and Shri Mrutyunjayeshwar Mandir (10.9 km). They can also visit Katraj Lake (11.1 km), Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park & Wildlife Research Center (11.9 km), Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum (12 km), ISKCON NVCC Temple (12.6 km), Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (12.9 km), and Pataleshwar Temple (14.2 km), among others in the nearby region.

How to Reach Khadakwasla

Travellers can reach their hotels in Pune by taxi from the airport, which is around 23.8 km away from Khadakwasla. The locality can be reached in around 40 minutes by taxi from Pune Junction, which is around 17 km far. Besides, tourists can travel to and within Khadakwasla by public and private buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis.