Pune International Airport 38 min
Deccan (3 min) Vijay Talkies (5 min) Vishrambaug Wada (8 min.) History Pataleshwar Temple (14 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (25 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Khadakwasla Dam (36 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Lal Mahal (6 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (10 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (10 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (14 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Chattushringi Mandir (12 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Aga Khan Palace (29 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Deccan Gymkhana (P.M.P.M.L.) Bus Station (2 min) Mahatma Phule Museum (13 min.) Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts weapons & taxidermy. Goodluck Chowk (3 min) Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (22 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Parvati Hill (17 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Sinhagad Fort (1 hr 5) Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors plus a temple to the goddess Kali. |