Pune International Airport 37 min
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (20 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Chattushringi Mandir (14 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Sinhagad Fort (1 hr 11) Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors plus a temple to the goddess Kali. Lal Mahal (4 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Jijamata Baug (4 min) Khadakwasla Dam (42 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. City Post (3 min) Parvati Hill (18 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (12 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (3 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Mahatma Phule Museum (10 min.) Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts weapons & taxidermy. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (16 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Aga Khan Palace (27 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (23 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Vishrambaug Wada (7 min.) History Vasant Takies (Prakash Department) (3 min) Pataleshwar Temple (14 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. |