Pune International Airport 55 min
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (34 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Appu Ghar (22 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (35 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Pashan Lake (14 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Parvati Hill (47 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Pataleshwar Temple (30 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Vishrambaug Wada (37 min.) History Lal Mahal (33 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Vetal Tekdi (36 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Bhumkar Chowk (12 min) Aga Khan Palace (46 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Kasarsai Dam (28 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Chattushringi Mandir (25 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (39 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Khadakwasla Dam (43 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. |