Pune International Airport 37 min
Mahatma Phule Museum (15 min.) Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts weapons & taxidermy. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (17 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Sonawane Hospital (3 min) Chattushringi Mandir (19 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Ghorpade Peth (6 min) Vishrambaug Wada (17 min.) History Lal Mahal (14 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Pataleshwar Temple (12 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (17 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (20 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Ramoshigate (5 min) Aga Khan Palace (27 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Khadakwasla Dam (42 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Parvati Hill (18 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (16 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Sinhagad Fort (1 hr 11) Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors plus a temple to the goddess Kali. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (12 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. |