Bushi Dam is located a few kilometres from Lonavala and is a very (very very) popular weekend hangout for Pune’ites. When the Bushi dam overflows, the water flows over a series of steps and then over some easily accessible rocky terrian. The terrain and the water make for a fun combination and this is why Bushi dam gets extremely crowded on weekend. So crowded, that a first time vistor (like me) would be left searching for the “steps” which everyone talks about, only to realise that every inch of the steps have been occupied.
Every open space close to Bushi dam will have a board “Bushi dam parking” and there will be guys literally peeping inside your car and turning your steering wheel towards their parking. Thebest place to park would be beyond the dam (on coming from Lonavala) om the sides of the road. Parking on the road also helps you to get out of the place faster. There are no single/double yellow lines to bother you here.
To reach the dam, you have to wade through knee-deep water (depending on the water level). There are lot of shops selling rubber slippers which are more suited to the water/rocks rather than your expensive fake Nike shoes. But, i noticed that many were well prepared and had worn the worst slippers that they could find at home.
Bushi dam is so commercialized to the extent that there are a few dozen shops in the small area next to the dam selling anything from corn and pakodas to chai. You can relax on the steps and order them and they will be delivered to you right at your doorstep.
Overall, this is a good place to visit if you love getting wet from head-to-toe.
September 20th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
please give me information for Bushi Dam any contact no to whom I contact for details
May 21st, 2011 at 5:16 pm
I remember going to this place and realizing that I was wading in the same water that cows and other animals traipsed through. SHUDDER! I definitely took a thorough bath after returning home. I remember this being a fun place, but between the floating trash and the non visible but definitely existing pollutants, I’d say this is about an average place.
August 8th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
How to go there? Guide pls
August 9th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Mangesh, it is beyond Lonavala on the way to Ambey valley. Ask anyone in Lonavala and they will guide you.
August 13th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
I didn’t like bhushi dam as much…may be because i heard a lot about it…but if less crowded it can be fun to sit on the so called steps..:)
August 14th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Dear all,
Take a cycle on hire @ Rs.5-10/Hr from “Famous Cycle mart” at Lonavla city (opp: A1 Chikki) & keep your clothes there itself (no valuables pls) & start cycling from there to Bhushi Dam for 8 km. It’s a damn gr8 fun driving cycle.
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Is this place is enjoyable other than rainy season?
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:46 am
not so much…
November 10th, 2011 at 11:52 am
its an awesome place its fun getting wet from head to toe i remember it ,it was my birthday when we went there…………
really good.
December 4th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
its a very nice place. its awesomeee. visitor should visit dis dam.
February 14th, 2012 at 9:59 am
can we swim in the dam?
June 26th, 2012 at 11:18 am
So much excted after seeing these pics now I have to go there
Can any one pls answer these Q?
1) How to go there from Lonavla station?
2) Is it safe for girls?
3) Which is best month to visit?
June 27th, 2012 at 8:07 am
1) take an auto from the station
2) yes, safe for everyone..it is a “family fun” place
3) only during the monsoons. Otherwise, there is nothing out there
July 7th, 2012 at 11:14 am
yadjhava dam
August 14th, 2012 at 10:57 am
yes…its Very good place…the waterfall behind dam is more enjoyable then steps….. for nature lover its very good location…
I suggest to go to waterfall which is just behind bushi dam…
any one have any idea whether lockers are available near bhusi dam so we can keep aur bags there….
August 17th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Soon going there this mansoon
October 21st, 2012 at 7:15 pm
pls tell me about temp at lonavala in nov……