Pune International Airport 52 min
Ganraj Mangal Karyalay (8 min) Lal Mahal (27 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (34 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Vishrambaug Wada (31 min.) History Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (43 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (33 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Pashan Lake (10 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Chattushringi Mandir (19 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (30 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Pataleshwar Temple (24 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Parvati Hill (42 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Vetal Tekdi (31 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Baner Road Emperor Hotel Samore (4 min) Aga Khan Palace (42 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Khadakwasla Dam (38 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (28 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. |