Pune International Airport 25 min
Chattushringi Mandir (18 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (18 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Parvati Hill (27 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Aga Khan Palace (15 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Lal Mahal (13 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (14 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (24 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Ruby Hall (7 min) Pataleshwar Temple (11 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Jahangir Hospital (8 min) Pune Station (14 min) Osho Garden (7 min.) Garden and park Osho Teerth Park (8 min.) Calm natural setting for quiet walks & jogs amid dense foliage gardens & a stream. Pune Railway Station (14 min) Vishrambaug Wada (18 min.) History Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (20 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (29 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Mahatma Phule Museum (15 min.) Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts weapons & taxidermy. |