Bushy Dam is situated in Lonavala. It’s around 92 KM from Mumbai and 62 KM from Pune. It’s around 5 KM from Lonavala Maharashtra State Transport Bus Stand and around 6 kms from Lonavala railway station.
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HISTORY
The dam was built around 1860 and the water was to be used for the steam engines for the Great Indian Peninsular Railway.
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The water from this dam was pumped through cast iron pipes to Lonavala and Khandala for this railways.
The fluffy water is as white as snow when the Dam overflows during monsoon.
Water Flowing from Bushy Dam Lonavala
Most of the hotels in Lonavala are around 2 to 7 KM from Bushy dam. We were staying at Lion Den hotel, which is on Tungarli Road in Lonavala.
The best way to reach the Dam is your private car; however, you can take local Auto Rickshaws.
You may need to bargain in case you feel they are overcharging you. The best way to know the correct rate is to ask the Auto Driver or your hotel the distance from where you are to take the Auto and where you want to go. Ideally, the distance within 5 KM should be Rs.200
The big Autos (6 seaters) are called Tum Tum; they charge Rs.10 to Rs.20 per seat.
Bushy Dam is the most popular and exciting place for tourists to visit, especially during the monsoon season, as this is when the dam overflows.
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People are allowed to sit in between the overflow as the water flows downhill. It’s an exciting experience.
To reach the Dam, you would need to cross a pool of water which is about 2 feet deep.
Ahead of the Dam, you can continue walking uphill, where you will reach the peak.
It’s not very difficult to reach the peak, and the view from the top of this peak is simply enchanting. (Pictures to come soon).
Most people stop at the dam, but please continue uphill about 100 meters; you will love it.
All through the way, you will see small sheds with people selling hot food items like Wada Pav, Roasted corn (bhutta), Peanuts, Boiled eggs, etc.
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Try some of these; this way, you will help the locals with their lively hood.
