Pune International Airport 58 min
Aga Khan Palace (49 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Bird Valley Udyan (24 min.) Popular lakeside park offering boating a jogging track & grassy lawns plus a children s play area. Pataleshwar Temple (33 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Appu Ghar (17 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Chattushringi Mandir (28 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (37 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Pashan Lake (18 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Vetal Tekdi (39 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (38 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Parvati Hill (50 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Kasarsai Dam (30 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (42 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Vishrambaug Wada (40 min.) History Lal Mahal (36 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. |