Pune International Airport 59 min
Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (39 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Vetal Tekdi (40 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Chattushringi Mandir (29 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Kasarsai Dam (27 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (43 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Appu Ghar (26 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Lal Mahal (37 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Aga Khan Palace (50 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Pashan Lake (18 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Vishrambaug Wada (41 min.) History Khadakwasla Dam (47 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Pataleshwar Temple (34 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Parvati Hill (51 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (38 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. |