Khadakwasla Dam, Pune

Name: Khadakwasla Dam
Address: Pune, India

#39 among attractions in Pune

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Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River 21 km from the centre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. The dam created a reservoir known as Khadakwasla Lake which is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs. ()

Local name: खडकवासला बाँध Opened: 1869 (155 years ago)Length: 6362 ftHeight: 104 ftCoordinates: 18°26'29"N, 73°46'4"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sinhagad Fort, Deccan Gymkhana Ground, Pu La Deshpande Garden, Parvati Hill.

5.3 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place, Mountain
Sinhagad Fort
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7.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Deccan Gymkhana Ground, Pune
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5.7 miNE
Park, Garden
Pu La Deshpande Garden, Pune
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6.5 miNE
Temple
Parvati Hill, Pune
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6.9 miNE
Park, Garden
Sarasbaug, Pune
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6.9 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium, Pune
178 min walk • The Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium, a beacon of astronomical education in the bustling city of Pune, India, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to science and learning. This modern planetarium is dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos for...
5.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways, Pune
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6.3 miNE
Temple, Nature and wildlife, Park
Taljai Hills, Pune
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5.8 miNE
Temple
Dashabhuja Ganapati Temple, Pune
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5.3 miNE
Park
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7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
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