Pune International Airport 52 min
Kasarsai Dam (44 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Pataleshwar Temple (31 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Nigdi Bus Stand (8 min) Chattushringi Mandir (33 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Bird Valley Udyan (9 min.) Popular lakeside park offering boating a jogging track & grassy lawns plus a children s play area. Lal Mahal (34 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Aga Khan Palace (42 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Appu Ghar (8 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Vishrambaug Wada (39 min.) History Vetal Tekdi (50 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (45 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Pashan Lake (31 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (36 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (41 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Parvati Hill (50 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Nigdi Rudra Bus Parking (7 min) Pradhikaran Corner (5 min) |