Pune International Airport 55 min
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (31 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Lal Mahal (30 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Vishrambaug Wada (34 min.) History Hinje Wadi (14 min) Pashan Lake (9 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Chattushringi Mandir (22 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Khadakwasla Dam (37 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (47 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Parvati Hill (42 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (37 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (29 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (34 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Vetal Tekdi (30 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Pataleshwar Temple (27 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Balewadi (5 min) Aga Khan Palace (46 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. |