Pune International Airport 49 min
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (38 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Chattushringi Mandir (31 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Lal Mahal (32 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Pashan Lake (29 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Akurdi Chowk (4 min) Appu Ghar (10 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Vishrambaug Wada (36 min.) History Vetal Tekdi (47 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Aga Khan Palace (40 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Parvati Hill (48 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Shitala Devi (2 min) Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (33 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Kasarsai Dam (45 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Khandoba Maal Chowk (6 min) Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (42 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Nagar Palika Davakhana (4 min) Bird Valley Udyan (7 min.) Popular lakeside park offering boating a jogging track & grassy lawns plus a children s play area. Pataleshwar Temple (29 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. |