If someone is planning for a trip in monsoon then pavana dam is must visit place.
The pavana lake is surrounded with so many beautiful mountains and the view is so refreshing and calm.
Pavana lake is 130 km from kandivali west.The express way is just a bonus for car as the road are very well maintained and feels smooth will driving.
You have not to woory about the parking there is parking places.
There are hotels nearby the lake.
In pavana dam you can enjoy swimming(in some part near the edges water is low but at some edges the water level is very dip.so be aware of it), click beautiful pictures and even enjoy horse riding .