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Why Pawna Lake Works for Team Outings
Most team outings end up as a long lunch or a day at a crowded resort. A night at Pawna Lake is different. The team travels out of the city together, spends an evening around a bonfire by the water and wakes up to a quiet lake. The shared experience of a camping night tends to do more for team bonding than any conference room activity.
Pawna Lake is also practical for companies based in Pune and Mumbai. It is about 55–60 km from Pune (roughly 1.5 to 2 hours) and about 110–120 km from Mumbai (roughly 2.5 to 3 hours via the Expressway, exiting at Lonavala). That means you can leave after lunch on a Friday or Saturday and be back by the next afternoon without anyone taking extra leave.
This guide covers stay options, costs, a sample schedule and the logistics HR teams and organisers usually ask about. For group-specific information, see our Pawna group camping page.
Stay Options for Corporate Groups
Your choice of stay depends on group size, budget and how much comfort your team expects.
- Classic Camp Tent — ₹999 per adult: The most popular option for team outings. Lakeside tents with dinner, evening snacks, tea/coffee, breakfast, bonfire, outdoor activities and parking included. The low per-person cost makes it easy to get budget approval.
- Triangle Nest — ₹1,499 per adult: A-frame tents with a live BBQ, bonfire, music, snacks and breakfast. Works well for smaller teams that want a more premium evening.
- Dome House — ₹1,999 per adult: Lakeside dome cottages, good for senior members or anyone who prefers more comfort than a tent.
- Diamond House — ₹2,999 per person (minimum 2 charged): AC cottages with dinner, breakfast, BBQ, bonfire and music. A good option for leadership teams or summer outings.
- Silva Villa — ₹15,000 per night: A private 3BHK farmhouse villa with a pool at Patan/Malavli near Lonavala, sleeping up to 10. Ideal for a small team offsite where privacy and a shared space matter.
Prices vary by date and some stays have a weekend rate on Friday and Saturday nights. For larger teams, it is common to mix tents and cottages so everyone is comfortable. Compare everything on the campsites page.
Sample Itinerary
Timings vary by camp, but a typical overnight team outing could look like this:
Day 1
- Around 2 PM — Arrival and check-in
- 3 PM — Ice-breakers and team formation
- 4 PM — Outdoor games and team activities at the camp
- 5:30 PM — Tea, coffee and snacks while the sun sets over the lake
- 7 PM — Bonfire with music
- 8:30 PM — Dinner or BBQ, depending on your stay
- Late evening — Informal sharing, games or just conversation around the fire
Day 2
- Early morning — Sunrise walk by the lake
- Morning — Breakfast
- After breakfast — A short wrap-up session or awards
- Around 11 AM — Check out
On Saturdays there is a guitar show in the evening at stays that offer it. For groups, this can be arranged on weekdays on request, which is useful if your outing is mid-week.
Activities Your Team Can Do
- Outdoor games at the campsite
- Kayaking (around ₹150 per person) and speed boating (around ₹250 per person) at some camps, paid separately
- A morning trek to Tikona, Tung or Lohagad fort for teams that enjoy a challenge
- A visit to the Bhaje or Karla caves on the way back
- Simply sitting together by the bonfire, which is often the part people remember most
If your team wants a proper trek, our trek and camp guide explains how to combine a fort with a night at the lake.
Budgeting the Outing
Here is a simple way to estimate cost:
- Stay: Number of people multiplied by the per-person rate for your chosen stay and date.
- Transport: Not included. Most companies book a bus or tempo traveller, or employees carpool.
- Extras: Kayaking, boating and any special requests.
- Food changes: If your team will not need the included meals, the rate can be negotiated over WhatsApp or email.
For example, a team of 30 in Classic Camp Tents starts at about ₹29,970 for the stay, before transport and extras, depending on the date. See detailed rates on the Pawna camping price page.
Weekday or Weekend?
Both work, but they feel different. Weekend outings on Friday or Saturday nights are easier for most teams because nobody misses work, and Saturday evenings come with the guitar show at stays that offer it. On the other hand, some stays charge a higher weekend rate on Friday and Saturday nights, and the lake is busier. Weekday outings are quieter, can work out cheaper depending on the date, and give your team more space at the camp. If you choose a weekday, ask us about arranging the guitar show for your group. Whichever you pick, book early for the winter months from October to February, when demand is highest.
Logistics Checklist for Organisers
- Collect headcount early and confirm dietary preferences
- Share check-in (around 2 PM) and check-out (around 11 AM) timings with the team
- Remind everyone to carry a warm layer, torch, power bank and personal medicines
- Inform the team that hookah is strictly prohibited at the camps
- Plan transport so that the group reaches before sunset
- Keep the cancellation rule in mind: cancellation is allowed until 12 noon the day before, and same-day cancellation is not possible
How to Book for a Group
You can book online by paying 35% advance or the full amount. For groups, it is often easier to talk to us first: call or WhatsApp +91 91852 57595 or email contact@bookmylake.in with your group size, date and budget, and we will suggest suitable options. The "Book on WhatsApp" option with UPI QR payment is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost per person for a corporate outing at Pawna?
Stays start from ₹999 per adult for the Classic Camp Tent, including dinner, snacks, breakfast and a bonfire. Rates vary by date and stay type.
Is transport included?
No. Transport is not included, so plan a bus, tempo traveller or carpool for your team.
Can we get a guitar show on a weekday?
The guitar show is regularly on Saturdays, but for groups it can be arranged on weekdays on request.
Can we skip meals if we are bringing our own caterer or eating elsewhere?
If you do not need food, the rate can be negotiated over WhatsApp or email.
Is alcohol or hookah allowed?
Hookah is strictly prohibited at the camps. Please check other rules with us before your trip.
What is the cancellation policy for groups?
You can cancel until 12 noon on the day before check-in. Same-day cancellations are not accepted.
