Pune International Airport 35 min
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (19 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. A.D. Camp Chowk (3 min) Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (17 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Parvati Hill (17 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Khadakwasla Dam (41 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (15 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Pataleshwar Temple (10 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Aga Khan Palace (24 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (10 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Mahatma Phule Museum (14 min.) Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts weapons & taxidermy. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (8 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Ramoshigate (5 min) Lal Mahal (8 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Vishrambaug Wada (10 min.) History Nana Peth (2 min) Nana Peth (3 min) Osho Teerth Park (17 min.) Calm natural setting for quiet walks & jogs amid dense foliage gardens & a stream. Chattushringi Mandir (17 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. |