Dhapewada Lake & Riverside Picnic Spot, Nagpur

 Dhapewada Lake & Riverside Picnic Spot, Nagpur

Dhapewada is a peaceful village destination near Nagpur famous for its scenic riverside atmosphere, religious importance, and relaxing picnic spots. Located on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River, it is popularly called the “Pandharpur of Vidarbha” because of the famous Vitthal Rukmini Temple, Dhapewada. The area attracts both devotees and nature lovers looking for a calm one-day getaway from Nagpur.

Location

• Around 35–50 km from Nagpur city depending on route
• Located in Kalmeshwar taluka, Maharashtra
• Connected by road via Kalmeshwar and Saoner side highways
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• Why Dhapewada is Famous

  • Scenic riverside and lake surroundings
  • Famous Vitthal-Rukmini temple
  • Spiritual + nature tourism combination
  • Popular monsoon and winter picnic destination
  • Peaceful countryside environment ideal for family trips and bike rides
  
  
   

• Main Attraction

  Vitthal Rukmini Temple, Dhapewada

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  This temple is the heart of Dhapewada and one of Vidarbha’s major pilgrimage centers. The temple dates back to the 18th century and is associated with Sant Kolba Swami Maharaj. Large numbers of devotees visit during Ashadhi Ekadashi and annual Rath Yatra celebrations.

Nature & Picnic Experience

The riverside area near the temple offers:

• Relaxing water views
• Open spaces for family picnics
• Monsoon greenery and countryside photography
• Sunset scenery
• Quiet walking areas along the riverbank

During rainy season, the Chandrabhaga River and surrounding fields become especially beautiful with lush green landscapes.

Best Time to Visit

• Monsoon (June–September): Green scenery, flowing river, cloudy atmosphere
• Winter (October–February): Pleasant weather for picnics and temple visits

Early morning and evening are considered the best times for photography and peaceful sightseeing.

Activities

• Temple darshan
• Family picnics
• Bike rides and road trips
• Nature photography
• Riverside relaxation
• Cultural and spiritual tourism

Festivals & Crowd

Dhapewada becomes very crowded during:

• Ashadhi Ekadashi
• Kartik festivals
• Annual Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees visit during major religious events.

Travel Tips

• Carry drinking water and snacks
• Avoid entering deep river water during monsoon
• Visit in daytime for safer travel
• Roads are best for bikes and short weekend drives
• Combine with nearby countryside sightseeing around Kalmeshwar

Nearby Places Around Nagpur

• Suraburdi picnic spot
• Sudhanshu Aashram (shiva jyotirlinga temple) Suraburdi Nagpur picnic spot
• Kuwara Bhivsen - Gond Temple
• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nagpur

Recent government development projects are also improving roads, bridges, and visitor facilities around Dhapewada temple for tourism and pilgrimage acces