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Top 10 Things to do in Pune

Situated at 3 hours distance from Mumbai, this sprawling city is an educational hub in Maharashtra. Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra and - Tripclap
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Top 10 Things to do in Pune
Situated at 3 hours distance from Mumbai, this sprawling city is an educational hub in Maharashtra. Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra and is situated about northeast of Mumbai. In 2011. Apart from being the educational hub, Pune is known, cultural activities, and its pleasant climate. The history of Pune stretches back to the 8th century AD, when the city was known as Punekārṇava. In the 10th century, it was the capital of the Maratha dynasty. The city was annexed by the British East India Company in 1818. Since then, the city emerged as an important centre of Indian culture and politics in the 19th century. 

Well, if you are a historical enthusiast and looking for a change that will enliven your mind, then Pune is the perfect getaway for your weekends.
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Spend a quality time at Shaniwar Vada

Well, we already have a special place for Shaniwar Wada after the movie Bajirao Mastani. I wanted to know more about the place for myself personally.

The Shaniwar Wada was originally the palace of the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire. The Maratha Empire was founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674, and the Peshwas were his successors. The Peshwas were the hereditary administrators of the empire, and the Shaniwar Wada was their administrative center.
The Shaniwar Wada was built in 1732 by the first Peshwa, Bajirao I. It was expanded by his successors, including Peshwa Madhavrao I and Peshwa Narayanrao. The fort was destroyed in 1818 by the British after the Third Anglo-Maratha War, and it was not rebuilt.
 
The Shaniwar Wada was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pune.
 
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Pay your homage at Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati is one of the special places in Pune. If you are planning to visit Pune, then this should be the place to visit. The temple is one of the most popular Ganesh temples in Pune. The temple was constructed in 1892 by Dagdusheth Halwai, a businessman from Pune. The temple has a large statue of Ganesh, carved from a single block of white marble. The statue is said to be the largest Ganesh statue in the world. The temple also has a large hall where religious ceremonies are held.
 
Each year, the temple is visited by thousands of devotees during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Also, if you are a fan of the popular sweet "Modak," you can find sweets lined up at shops outside the temple.
 
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Witness the intricate of Birla Temple in Pune


Another yet intricate temple in Pune is the Birla Temple in Pune, which is an important temple in the Hindu religion. It was built in the early twentieth century by the Birla family, who are wealthy industrialists from India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is a popular tourist destination in Pune. The Birla Temple in Pune is an example of the Nagara style of Hindu temple architecture. The temple is located on a vast field surrounded by beautiful gardens, which enhance the beauty of the temple even more. The place is acquainted with people and is considered to be one of the best places to relax in Pune.
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Go to atop of the Parvati Hill Temple

Many are only aware of Pune as being the educational hub in Maharashtra, but fewer know that Pune is also known for its rich culture and as a religious place. The place is dotted with small and popular temples all over the place, and Parvati Hill Temple is one of them. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati. The temple is over 1,000 years old and is said to be the birthplace of the Maratha warrior King Shivaji.

The temple is said to have been built in the 9th century by the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It was renovated in the 15th century by the Bahamani dynasty. The temple was again renovated in the 18th century by the Peshwa dynasty.

The temple is located on top of Parvati Hill and offers stunning views of the city below. The temple is a popular tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. The temple also has a museum, which is a storehouse of the relics of the Maratha Dynasty and Peshwa and is one of the many things to experience in Pune.
 
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Learn about the Agha Khan Palace


The Agha Khan Palace, located on the outskirts of Pune, was built in 1892 as a gesture to the people of India for their support during the 1892 cholera epidemic by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III, a philanthropist and leader of the Nizari Ismaili community.

The palace was designed by British architect William Emerson in the Indo-Saracenic Revival style. It consists of a series of pavilions connected by arcades and is built in red sandstone. The palace is a Grade I heritage structure. The palace was used as a residence by the Aga Khan and his family until the death of Aga Khan III in 1957. Mahatma Gandhi also stayed at the Agha Khan Palace for a brief period in August 1942, while he was on a fast-unto-death in Pune to protest against British rule in India.

The palace is now a museum and is open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except on Mondays).
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Meditate at the Osho Ashram

If you are looking for an offbeat experience in Pune, then Osho Ashram is the place for you. The ashram is an international meditation resort situated in Pune. The ashram was founded by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 1974. In 1981, Rajneesh was arrested and the ashram was taken over by his followers. In 1990, the ashram was renamed Osho Ashram and is now home to more than 3,000 resident sannyasins.

The ashram is spread over an area of more than 130 acres and includes accommodation, a shopping plaza, a restaurant, and a number of meditation halls. The Osho International Meditation Resort is one of the largest spiritual centres in the world and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.
 
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Take a evening walk at the Koregaon Park

Next on the list is the Koregaon Park. It was originally occupied by the Brahmin families who were transferred from the old city to the new city during the Peshwa period. The area was known as Koregaon Bhima and was famous for the battle of Koregaon Bhima, fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company in 1818.


In 1871, the British government constructed a rest house in Koregaon Park for the use of the Viceroy of India. The rest house was later converted into a hotel and was known as the Koregaon Park Hotel. In the early 1900s, the area started to develop as a residential area, and the Koregaon Park Hotel became a popular venue for social events. Later, in the 1960s, the area underwent a major redevelopment with the construction of new residential buildings and the opening of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) office in Koregaon Park.


It was during the 1980s that the area became a popular tourist destination with the opening of the Osho Ashram in Koregaon Park.

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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Go for a trekking at the Sinhagad Fort

One of Pune’s ancient landmarks, the Sinhagad Fort, dates back to the 16th century by the Adil Shahi dynasty. The fort was originally called Kondana and was renamed Sinhagad after it was captured by the Maratha warrior, Shivaji Maharaj, in 1670.

The fort was in a strategic location as it was situated on a hill overlooking the city of Pune. It was used as a military stronghold and as a base for Maratha campaigns against the Mughals. The fort was captured by the British in 1818 and it was used as a military barracks. The fort was abandoned in 1864 and it fell into disrepair. The fort was restored in the 1970s and since then it has become a popular tourist attraction.
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages

Satiate yourself with Food and Shopping in Pune


Well, now that you have explored Pune, why not take something for yourself? If Mumbai is known as a shopping destination, then Pune is also not far behind. The place is dotted with various shopping destinations like FC Road (Fergusson College Road). Starting from fancy jewellery to stylish clothes and souvenirs of Pune, this place is a perfect spot for gifting and taking something for yourself.

Now that we have done shopping, it's time to treat yourself with some tasty treats! Pune is known for its café culture. Some of them are Hippie@Heart, Mamagato, The Sassy Spoon, Grandmama’s Café, and many more. But if your place is to hit the floor, you must go to Coco-Sushi and Bar, The House of Medici, 1000 Oaks, or the YOLO Gastro Lounge.
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Places to visit in Pune

Diamond Water Park
Diamond Water Park
Aga Khan Palace
Bund Garden
David Synagogue
Dehu
Katraj Snake Park
Mahatma Phule Museum
Mulshi Lake And Dam
National War Museum
Nightlife
Osho Ashram
Panshet Water Park
Parvati Hill Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Saras Garden
Shaniwar Wada
Shindes Chatri
Sinhagad And Khadakwasala
St Marys Church
Tribal Museum
Vishram Bagh Waada
Pune Tour Packages
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