Pune International Airport 48 min
Akurdi (4 min) Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (37 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Pashan Lake (29 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Pataleshwar Temple (28 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Jai Ganesh Vision (8 min) Vishrambaug Wada (35 min.) History Bird Valley Udyan (7 min.) Popular lakeside park offering boating a jogging track & grassy lawns plus a children s play area. Appu Ghar (9 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (32 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Nigdi Bus Stand (12 min) Shitala Devi (5 min) Chattushringi Mandir (30 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Aga Khan Palace (39 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Kasarsai Dam (45 min) Scenic dam & lake with waterside picnic areas boat excursions dining & a simple hotel. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (41 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Lal Mahal (31 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Parvati Hill (47 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Vetal Tekdi (46 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. |