Pune Darshan

Mahatma Phule Sangrahalaya Shaniwar Wada Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum Sarasbaug Peshwe Park Agakhan Palace Parvati Hills and Temples Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Snake Park Mahadaji Shinde Chhatri

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Pune Surroundings

Lonavala - Khandala Mahabaleshwar Raigad Sinhgad Bhimashankar

Mahatma Phule Sangrahalaya The museum is situated at Shivajinagar on Ghole Road and it has numbers of sections like Information bureau,Library & Reading room,Patent section,Emporium of Arts and Crafts and Educational displays on Industry. Entry fee for child is 50 paisa and Rs. 1/- for Adults. Shaniwar Wada Built in 1736 Shaniwar wada was once the historic palace of Peshwa rulers.It was mysteriously destroyed by a fire in 1827, hence the palace has now become the symbol of the city and culture.Free to all citizens on Friday.On other days Entry fee is Rs. 2/- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum Housed in a quaint Rajasthani styled building is the museum which holds a one man collection of fascinating Indian arti facts. A masterpiece among the exhibits is the "Mastani Mahal" brought and erected as it was from its original place.Mastani was the mistress of Peshwa Bajirao.Entry fee is Rs. 5/- for Indians and Rs. 30/- for foreigners. Sarasbaug A beautiful garden with a temple of Ganapati founded by Madhavrao Peshwa and surrounded by a pond and lawns with colorful lights,at the foothills of Parvati. Peshwe Park Peshwe Park is the main attraction for the childrens.A Zoo, Phulrani (mini train), and many games are available for playing.The entry fee for adult is Rs. 1/- for adult and 50 paisa for children. Agakhan Palace It is a historical landmark on Pune.During the 1942 Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders of Indian National Congress were imprisoned here. Marble memorial has been erected of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeobhai Desai who died here. Parvati Hills and Temples From this hill, one can have panoramic view of Pune and its environs.A steep flight up 108 steps will take you to a "Nagarkhana", the imposing temple of Parvati Devdeveshwar and samadhi of Nanasaheb Peshwa, and a museum with a display of old paintings, weapons and other antiques. Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Known for the presigious and glorious festival in the month of Bhadrapada for 10 days. Snake Park The spot is about 7Kms. from pune. A newly developed park near Katraj Tank on Pune-Satara road having 170 species of snakes, ranging from Non-poisonous snakes to King Cobra and other mamals. Mahadaji Shinde Chhatri Shinde Chhatri is situated at Vanowari, about 5Kms. from Pune.A memorial built in memory of great Maratha nobleman Mahadaji Shinde. It is an imposing edifice displaying serenity and austerity coupled with architectural beauty. The entry fee is Rs. 1/-

Lonavala - Khandala These two popular hill stations situated in the Ghats on the top of the Bhorpas is at a distance of 65 Kms from Pune. Both are ideal places for Picnics. Mahabaleshwar A beautiful hill station, which is just 120 kms, away from Pune. There are few hill points, lakes and water falls which are worth visiting. Raigad The capital of "Swarajya" founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is living monument of our glorious history, national pride & inspiring ambition. This beautiful fort is located 24 km from Mahad on Mumbai - Goa National Highway. Sinhgad Sinhagad, formerly known as Kondhana, was the most impregnable fort in Western India. The fort changed hands many times, from Mohammed Tughlak in 1340 A.D., to the British in 1918 A.D.(Shivaji conquered the fort in 1670 but lost its ablest commander, Tanaji Malusure). Bhimashankar One of the five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra is at Bhimashankar. Besides being a pilgrimage centre, Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenery and healthy climate.