DifficultyEasy
Duration1 Night / 2 Days
Max Altitude800 ft (243m)
Starting Price₹1,499/person
Best SeasonSeptember – March
RegionKarjat, Raigad District, Maharashtra
Trek Highlights
- Glassy calm lake — outstanding for reflection photography at dawn
- Excellent birdwatching — kingfishers, cormorants, eagles, and herons
- Surrounded by traditional rice farming landscape — authentic rural Maharashtra
- Quiet alternative to the busier Pawna and Bhandardara campsites
- Karjat activities (river rafting, rappelling) easily added on
- Excellent for photographers and nature lovers
Itinerary
03:00 PM
Day 1: Arrive lakeside camp
04:00 PM
Evening birdwatching walk around the lake
06:30 PM
Sunset photography session
07:30 PM
Dinner and bonfire
05:30 AM
Day 2: Pre-dawn photography — lake reflections at their best
07:30 AM
Breakfast
09:00 AM
Morning kayaking
11:00 AM
Depart
What's Included
Included ✓
- Tent
- All meals
- Bonfire
- Birdwatching guide
Not Included ✗
- Transport
- Photography equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this good for wildlife photography?
Yes — Shirota Lake at dawn is outstanding for bird photography. Bring a telephoto lens for the best results.