Pune International Airport 46 min
Vishrambaug Wada (28 min.) History Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (31 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Kokane Chowk (12 min) Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (25 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Pataleshwar Temple (21 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Lal Mahal (24 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Chattushringi Mandir (17 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. Aga Khan Palace (37 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (32 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Mahadji Shinde Chhatri (41 min.) Memorial for an 18th-century military leader with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture. Vetal Tekdi (34 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Jagtap Dairy- Sai Chouk (3 min) Khadakwasla Dam (47 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Sai Chowk Pimple Saudagar (1 min) Parvati Hill (40 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Pashan Lake (19 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Savitribai Phule Garden (9 min) Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (43 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. |