Pune International Airport 54 min
Vetal Tekdi (36 min.) Landmark 2 600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking birdwatching & a panoramic temple. Aga Khan Palace (45 min.) Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi s 2-year imprisonment in 1940s. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (35 min.) Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas plus fish ponds & a kids play area. Khadakwasla Dam (43 min.) The reservoir created by this dam offers recreation opportunities views picnicking & a snack shop. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park And Wildlife Research Center (39 min.) This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center. Parvati Hill (48 min.) Leafy 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views several temples & a museum. Vishrambaug Wada (36 min.) History Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (33 min.) Hindu temple popular with pilgrims with marble interiors & 7.5-ft Ganesh idol in gold. Hinje Wadi (14 min) Pataleshwar Temple (29 min.) Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva this compact rock-cut cave temple dates to the 8th century. Appu Ghar (27 min.) Enduring amusement park with water slides go-karts & traditional rides like bumper cars. Pashan Lake (15 min.) Migratory birds a nature trail & a bamboo plantation are amongst the highlights of this lake. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musuem (38 min.) Museum housing one man s varied collection of 20 000 Indian artifacts ranging from toys to artwork. Lal Mahal (32 min.) Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji. Chattushringi Mandir (24 min.) Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps vibrant facade & landscaped gardens. |