Top 3 Natural Picnic Spots Near Navi Mumbai

Outdoor activities are not only the much-needed energy vents for a toddler but also develop his ability to observe and reason. Visiting Nature preserves are great for learning about local habitat and vegetation. Navi Mumbai is blessed with lots of greenery and Navi Mumbai picnic spots. Here are some places to skip the malls sometime and spend some time in nature’s lap (maybe a picnic or a day out); here are a few picnic places in Navi Mumbai that you should explore with your kids.

1. Pavana Lake

 The first time I visited this place, I was amazed by its beauty. If you want to be away from the noise and pollution of the city, this is the best place to go. This is an artificial lake but is perfectly placed among the Sahyadri hills.

Location: Maval taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India

Opening Time & Closing Time: 24-Hrs 

How To Reach: 

By Road: 

Take the Kamshet route. Major checkpoints along this route are Pimpri Chinchwad, Kamshet, Pawnanagar and Pawna Lake. 

By Train:

Head out to Pune railway station and ride a train for Kamshet; get down at Kamshet Railway Station. Hire a jeep to take you to Pawna Lake. Trains run after every 45 minutes. Campsites are located approximately-22 km from Kamshet Railway Station. 

Entry Fee: Free

Mamma’s Tip:

The best time to visit this place would be in winters and monsoons. Picturesque spots surround the ride to the lake, but the roads are bumpy. Also, there are no open spaces for kids to run around. The kids can make note of small things here like what fishes did they see etc which can be used for a scrapbook activity later.

2. Karnala Bird Sanctuary

This picnic spot in Mumbai is fun for kids who enjoy running around. It is a small sanctuary centred around the Karnala fort.

Location: NH 66, Karnala, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206

Opening Time: 7 AM

Closing Time: 3 PM

How To Reach: 

By Road: You need to follow Mumbai-Goa national highway. After passing the Panvel, you can see the small village “Shirdhone”. Karnala region starts after the Shirdhone.

By Train: The nearest railway station is Panvel. You need to travel by road from Panvel railway station to Sanctuary.

By Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai.

Entry Fee: Adult- Rs. 30 per person

• Child (Age between 5 to 12 years): Rs. 15 per child
• Foreigners: Rs. 60 per person
• Foreigner Child (Age between 5 to 12 years): Rs. 30 per child
• Professional photo camera (For Indian): Rs. 100 per camera
• Professional photo camera (For Foreigners): Rs. 200 per camera
• Professional video camera (For Indian): Rs. 250 per camera
• Professional video camera (For Foreigners): Rs. 500 per camera

Mamma’s Tip

This is a place worth visiting any time of the year. Due to dense vegetation, you do not feel the sun’s heat. Please carry lots of water for your child. Make sure they are wearing the proper footwear to run around. If you take a baby along with you, don’t forget the pram. You can also create activities for the children while walking like making silly faces like a monkey or drawing silly faces using chalks on the roads. Older children can collect leaves etc for scrapbook activities.

3. Gadeshwar Dam Panvel

Gadeshwar dam is a very good picnic spot in Mumbai near Panvel. It has a splendid view all throughout the year.

Location: 26JW+RFV, Maldunge, Maharashtra 410206

Opening Time: 10 AM

Closing Time: 5 PM

How To Reach: 18 km from Panvel city, so via car would be best to travel. 

Entry Fee: Free

Mamma’s Tip

This place is worth visiting in monsoons and winters. Carry sunscreen for yourself and your child. Carry enough food and water. Do not plan to stay after sunset as the area is not lit well. There are ample activities that can be done here – They can make a booklet about the insects they have seen. Younger ones can see different shades of green we can see in the environment and later identify them in crayon sets. For example, the green of the grass is different from the green of trees.

(Gadeshwar Dam images from google)

To check out other parks and gardens to visit, read this article – Places to visit in Navi Mumbai

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