Pune is one of the most frequented tourist destination in Maharashtra. Pune is also called the “Oxford of the East ” as it boasts of famous educational institutions. Nature has also been kind to the land as is evident from the picturesque landscapes here. Pune is an amazing city and one of the top choice for many people to live. This is beautiful city known for such as temple, food in pune and weekend gateway to near by places. Here is the complete list of top places to visit in Pune in our site, contact to our site for best sightseeing to picnic spots in the city for your holiday time.
- Shaniwar Wada – Shaniwar Wada is one of the finest example of architecture in the city. This grand mansion was built by the Peshwa Bajiraos. Although the Wada currently covers an area of 625 acres . The Shaniwar Wada although ridden with tales of treachery and deceit, is one of the last standing testimonial to the grandeur, valour and the just rule of the Peshwas. Although most of the Wada was destroyed by an unexplained fire in 1822, what remains of it is equality thrilling and majestic.
- Vetal Tekdi – Vetal Tekdi is one of the Pune’s most popular and known landmark. The place envelopes the entire city and is a stunning place to spend and evening or early morning. It is known by various names as Hanuman Tekdi, MIT Tekdi and Pashan Tekdi. Vetal Hill is city most well known and recognised attractions. It is a hillock that surround the city across a distance of almost 11km. The city is often frequented by the trekkers and fitness anthusiaster whose come here for refreshing morning or evening. A number of birds species that are native to the region also call it home.
- Lal Mahal – The place has significant stories to tell in Pune, Pune is a historic landmark of the 16th century. It was first restored by Shivaji’s father Shaha ji Bhosle . The red coloured, structure is an architecture natural depicting craftsmanship and culture of that time. Lal Mahal highlights the various of the rulers and leaders of the at time. The place exhibits or explains because of continuous harms to the building.
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum – The museum built Rajasthani style. It was established in 1962 by Baba Dinkar Kelkar in the memory of his son who dedicated the young age of seven. The three storeyed museum boasts of a whopping collection of 15000 collectibles which includes Mughal Lamps, musical instruments, nutcracker, Ganpati’s guns, carved place doors, excellent pottery collection, vessels made up of terracotta, copper and brass, paintings on the scene from mythological epic Ramayana other paintings etc. The museum opened to publicly in 1960. Among the several displays are also miniature status of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. But highlighted of the museum is still in exuberant replica of Mastani Mahal. It was originally built in 1734.
- Vishrambaug Wada – Vishrambaug Wada is magnificent mansion built in 1811 by Peshwa Bajirao second. It was built in Maratha style of architecture, the building has been done in tones of earthy red, brown and white. The heart of this place is busy market place, the monument boast of finely carved teak pillars, cypress shaped columns, decorated hell is also completely done up in teak and is known to be the place where the musicians of the Peshwa performed. Vishrambaug Wada was used as a prison for a long time.
- Katraj Snake Park – The Katraj Snake Park is the most loved tourist attractions in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo. The Rajiv Gandhi is a famous and grand Zoo. It is divided into three parts, the central Zoo, an animal orphanage and the most famous of the Katraj snake park, it’s extensive collection of snakes reptiles, birds and turtles. The snake park is home to over 22 species of snakes with ten species of reptiles. The park has garnered thousands of nature enthusiasts and animals lovers. During Nagpanchami the park also arranged programme that focus on discouraging the ill treatment of snake.
- Okayama Friendship Garden – This garden reflect on the Indo -Japanese relationships as it is inspired by the 300 year old Okayama Korakuen Garden in Japan. The park offers the perfect blend between nature and concrete. The park lush greenery plants, pergolas to sit it and lawns, beautiful flowers and the artificial hills, this garden has everything that will take your breath away. The garden perfect the Japanese Yim and yang theory, light and darkness, warmth and cold, representing and authentic Japanese culture. It also called Pu. La. Deshpande Udyan.
- Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railway – The museum situated in the Erand Wane suburb of Pune, Joshi’s museum is a unique museum hosting an array of Miniature trains, trams, steam engines, flyover etc. The functioning is controlled by an amusing light and sound track.
- Khadakwasla Dam – It was built river Mutha. The dam called Khadakwasla lake which offers a quick and pleasant gateway, the scenic surrounding make Khadakwasla Dam a preferred picnic spot. Actually begins at the confluence of two other rivers, river Ambi and River Mose. These two rivers have Panset Dam and Varasgaon Dam built over them respectively. Khadakwasla Dam is a famous tourist attractions.
- Sinhagad Fort – The name Singhagad, literally means Lion’s fort. Today the structure is a perfect landmark for trekkers as it is located at a height of over 75meter in the Sahayadri Mountains. The fort is strategically built right in the centre of the line of Maratha forts built in the Sahayadris . The place also is famous among photographers and nature lovers. The fort surrounding mostly provide a good environment for a quick gateway. The mountain also serves as a great location for training of the National Defence Academy students. Sinhagad fort is an ancient fortresses known for its historical significant and architecture.
- Bund Garden – Bund Garden is one of the most beautiful and well maintained garden in the city,also known also Mahatma Gandhi, Udyan. It is a best among joggers and people also enjoy spending time outdoors in the sun. Bund Garden attracts a lot of visitors during the morning and evening hours. The garden is a beautiful place for the elderly and kids and is a famous picnic spots for families and youngsters. The garden loaded with natural flora and lush greenery. The place enjoying a picnic with their friends and family. The place surrounded by some of the eateries in the city which serves quality food at nominal prices.
- Mulshi Lake and Dam – Mulshi Lake is formed in the catchment area of Mulshi Dam. The lake known for its scenic beauty due to Sahayadri ranges, Koraigadh and Dhangad fort, it is a perfect gateway for nature lovers.
- Saras Garden – It was built by a Peshwa, it has a temple of Lord Ganesha and tend to be perfect for evening walks with friends and family.
- Mahatma Phule Museum – Mahatma Phule Museum was originally the residence of the Maratha social activist and a prominent promoter of women’s rights. The museum was named Lord Ray Museum. The museum boasts of artefacts and display dating back to the by gone era in the field industrial, agricultural, Handicrafts, textiles, geology, stone, carvings, marbles, statues, arms, armory, seals etc. Besides the museum also conduct frequented shows, seminars, workshop and educative talks which are pretty popular among the people and attract a significant Erowd. Mahatma Phule museum was originally the residence of the Mahatma social activist and a prominent promoter women rights. Mahatma Phule also called Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
- Baner Pashan Biodiversity Park – Baner Pashan Biodiversity Park is the 200 hectare. The park was built to protect the biodiversity around two suburbs of Pune -Baner and Pashan. The park also spread to the gorgeous looking Baner Hill and is a top tourist place in the city.
- ISKCON NVCC Temple – ISKCON NVCC is a temple devoted to Lord Krishna and Radha. The temple has lavish green hills in the background, you will be awe-struck by the stunning idols of Lord Krishna of Goddess Radha. The idol are elegantly embellished with beautiful outfit and colourful garlands. It was established by A. C Bhaktivedaanta Swami Prabhupada in the July of1966 in New York . ISKCON is also community known as the ‘Hare Krishna Movement ‘. These holy scriptures teach Vaishnavism or the service to Lord Krishna. The temple activities youth training programme and Bhagwat Gita reading classes, women and family empowerment activities etc.
- Rajmachi Fort – Rajmachi Fort is famous for the historical fortress which has two fortified peaks -Shrivardhan and Manaranjan forts. The fort of Rajmachi is famous among trekkers and adventure enthusiasts.
- Rajgad Trek – The most preferred time for a Rajgad Trek is during the mansoon and winter season. The weather remains cool and pleasant all through the day and allows adventure seekers to complete the hike. The fort surrounding of the western Ghats of India, this fort provide for a beautiful and thrilling terrain for the adventure activity. Rajgad trek is a moderate level trek that begin at Gunjavane village in Pune.“If you want visit Pune our company provides complete Tour Package, book online from our site and gets instant discount”.
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