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Quick answer: Vadale Lake, also written Wadale and known as Ballaleshwar Lake, is a large lake in Old Panvel. The restored lakeside has a walking track, seating and water fountains. The proposed boating project was cancelled in 2024, so do not plan a boat ride. Ask at the gate for the opening hours, any entry charge and fountain timings.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Panvel, Raigad district |
| Nearest station | Panvel (see the Panvel railway station guide) |
| Entrance | Lokmanya Tilak Road, near U.K. High School, HOC Colony, according to a directory listing. Check the pin on your map app. |
| Hours and entry charge | Ask at the gate. Listings differ, from 6 am to 9 pm in one guide to 24 hours in another. |
| Boating | Cancelled in 2024 |
| Fountains | Water fountains were completed. A regular show timetable is not something to count on. |
One lake, three names
Vadale and Wadale are two spellings of the same name. Ballaleshwar Lake is the other name the lake is known by. All three refer to the large lake in Old Panvel that the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) restored and turned into a lakeside park. Search any of them on your map app, and check that the pin is in Old Panvel.
Getting there
- From Panvel station: the lake is in Old Panvel, not far from the station. Check the walking route and the entrance on your map app before you set off, because roads in the old town are narrow. Our Panvel railway station guide covers the station.
- Address: Lokmanya Tilak Road, near U.K. High School, HOC Colony, Panvel 410206, according to a directory listing.
What is at the lake
- A walking and jogging track, seating areas, landscaping and stone embankments.
- Water fountains, which were completed as part of the restoration.
- A large lake of about 25 acres, restored by the PMC at a cost of about Rs 13 crore, according to a Free Press Journal report of 19 September 2022 (Free Press Journal).
Boating and fountains
In September 2022 the PMC floated a tender to appoint an operator for recreation in and around the lake on a revenue share basis. It proposed a theme-based fountain show, canoeing, paddle boats and shikara rides (Free Press Journal, 19 September 2022). In 2024, Lokmat Times reported that the PMC had dropped the boat rides after protests from environmentalists, and that the jogging tracks, seating areas and fountains had been completed (Lokmat Times). So there is no boat service to plan around. The tender proposed a fountain show, but the completed work was described as water fountains, so ask at the gate before you plan a visit around a show.
Before you go
- Search for Vadale Lake or Ballaleshwar Lake on your map app and check the pin.
- Ask at the gate about hours, any entry charge and the fountains.
- Take care near the stone embankments with children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vadale Lake the same as Ballaleshwar Lake?
Yes. Vadale, Wadale and Ballaleshwar are names for the large lake in Old Panvel that the Panvel Municipal Corporation restored and turned into a lakeside park.
Is boating available at Vadale Lake?
No. The PMC proposed boating in a September 2022 tender, and Lokmat Times reported in 2024 that the boat rides were dropped after protests from environmentalists.
Is there a musical fountain at Vadale Lake?
The 2022 tender proposed a fountain show, and water fountains were completed. Do not plan a visit around a show, and ask at the gate about fountain timings.
What are the opening hours and is there an entry charge?
Listings differ, from 6 am to 9 pm in one guide to 24 hours in another. Ask at the gate for the hours and any entry charge.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Tender for recreation, about 25 acres, about Rs 13 crore restoration | Free Press Journal, 19 September 2022 |
| Boating dropped, works completed | Lokmat Times, 2024 |
| Address | Directory listing for Vadale Talao, Panvel |
Checked 11 November 2026. This page will be updated when the PMC publishes hours or fountain timings.
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