Peacock Bay is a part of
Khadakwasla Dam's lake. This bay is owned by the
National Defence Academy,
Pune. The name is due to the large numbers of
peacocks found in this area. Other animals found in this area are
deer,
lion-tailed macaques and
civets. This lake covers an area of about 501 km2, and the depth varies from 40 to 120 feet. This bay hosts various competitions like the annual national inland championship, open lake swimming competition, etc. This lake is a venue for water sports in Pune. This bay is just 12 km away from
Pune and is situated on
Mutha River.[1]