National Water Academy is located on the south-western side of the Pune city on Pune-Sinhghad Road near Khadakwasla village. It is 12 Kms from Swargate Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Pune Station and 29 Kms from Pune Airport.

Directions and Routes

Click here for directions from Pune Airport to NWA.

Click here for directions from Pune Railway Station to NWA.

Arrival at NWA

Reaching NWA campus is perhaps the only difficult part of attending a program at NWA. Although we are trying to make available transport on arrival, presently we are unable to do so, particularly when participants arrive individually. Transport to railway station/ bus station is usually provided on the day of departure. Participants will have to make their own transport arrangements to reach NWA.

Khadakwasla is located outside Pune city limits, so three-wheelers (auto-rickshaws) may sometimes be reluctant to travel there or may charge extra. To avoid inconvenience, it is recommended to use pre-paid taxi services available at Pune Airport and Pune Railway Station.

From Pune Airport

★ Pre-Paid and App-Based Cabs: Pre-paid taxis, as well as Ola and Uber services, are available from Aeromall, located on the 2nd floor. Aeromall is within walking distance of both the old and new terminals.

★ Shuttle Service: A shuttle bus service is also available from the new terminal to Aeromall for added convenience.

From Pune Railway Station

Preferred Exit:
★ Exit via Platform No. 6, as it is generally less crowded.

Bus Services:
★ A reliable city bus service operates from the railway station, including Route No. 49.
★ For connections to the city center (Shaniwarwada), you can take Routes 50, 51, or 52, which also pass through the Swargate inter-state bus terminus.
★ Bus services run until 10:30 PM (2230 Hrs).

Reaching NWA Campus

★ The NWA campus is conveniently located on the main road, with a bus stop right next to the hostel entry gate, ensuring no additional walking distance from the stop.
★ Hostel Check-In: The check-in desk at the hostels operates 24/7 to assist guests at any time.

★ Reaching NWA when arriving in Pune at late night can be a little difficult. Although Pune is generally considered a safe city, NWA is located somewhat outside the city limits and travel at midnight is not exactly the best thing to do As a policy, NWA requires the participants to attend the program completely, from first session to the last session. Attendance certificates are given only to the participants who attend thus. For this, it is advisable to arrive a day before and plan the departure after 1700 hours of the concluding day. Accommodations allotted to Participants should normally be vacated within 24 hours after the conclusion of the course to facilitate preparation for receiving the next group of participants.