Pune International Airport 42 min
Aga Khan Palace (32 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (26 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Pashan Lake (28 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (39 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Pataleshwar Temple (21 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Vetal Tekdi (40 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Khadakwasla Dam (56 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (35 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 (44 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (31 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Chattushringi Mandir (23 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Lal Mahal (25 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Vishrambaug Wada (29 min.) History Parvati Hill (41 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. |