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ISKCON NVCC Temple

ISKCON NVCC (New Vedic Cultural Center) is located in the less congested area of Kondhwa near Pune. ISKCON NVCC is a temple devoted to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The temple has lavish green hills in the background and provides its visitors with a great ambience. Once you enter the prayer hall, you will be awe-struck by the stunning idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The idols are elegantly embellished with beautiful outfits and colourful garlands. The ceilings of the dome and the walls of the temple are artistically adorned with colourful paintings. The temple houses activities like youth training programmes and Bhagvat Gita reading classes, women and family empowerment activities, etc. apart from being the residency of Radha, Krishna and Balaram. The 'International Society for Krishna Consciousness' abbreviated as ISKCON, is also commonly known as the 'Hare Krishna movement' is a spiritual organisation that was established by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in the July of 1966 in New York. ISKCON matches the schoolings of the Vedic scriptures and the Vedas, which includes the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. These holy scriptures teach 'Vaishnavism' or the service to Lord Krishna. Read More

Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways

Situated in the Erandwane suburb of Pune, Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways is a unique museum hosting an array of miniature trains, trams, steam engines, flyovers etc. The museum has various well- designed intricate layouts of cities replete with buildings and lights, roads and train tracks. The functioning is controlled by an amusing light and sound track.

Kamala Nehru Park

Located in Erandwane in Pune, Kamala Nehru Park is one of the most green and beautiful gardens in the city. Blooming with a variety of vibrant flowers and bushes, the garden is ideal for early morning and evening walks. Besides, it has several artistic sculptures installed in the park which make the place look even prettier.

Situated at a distance of 10 km from Hinjewadi in Pune, Kasarsai Dam is one of the popular picnic spots and weekend escape from the hustle bustle of the city. Flanked by lush green hills on one side and sprawling green fields on the other side, Kasarsai Dam has a boat house that is a highlight of the place. Another major attraction at the place is watching the beautiful sunset views from here that attracts a lot of tourist influx. Boasting of utter peace and tranquility, the place also has boating options that the tourists can avail. In addition to that, there are a few eateries and refreshments stalls near Kasarsai Dam from where you can relish a piping hot bowl of maggi and sip steaming tea or coffee with it. You can also find other snacks at these stalls as well. Read More

Peace and tranquillity are the two most dominant forces at this prominent place of worship, Katraj Jain Temple. The temple sits on a hillock which lies between the Pune-Satara highway, at Katraj in the district of Pune, Maharashtra. The mesmerizing view from the temple of the Pune city adds to the feeling of calmness experienced by the visitors. Once the temple is entered, there is no stopping the refreshing breeze from blowing into your hair. The temple is appreciated for its beauty, calmness and the significance it holds towards Jainism and ancient Jainism literature. The temple is not too old as it was built in the 20th century. Its other name famous among the locals is ‘Aagam Mandir’. The temple premise has many small temples surrounding the main one and a Jal temple surrounded by water. The main temple is where the idol of Mahavir sits which is made up of Panchadhatus, a five-metal alloy of sacred significance. The idol is 12 ft in height and weighs 5 tonnes. The outer sanctum of the temple is where all the 48 Aagams are inscribed. These are open for people to read, understand and learn. There are other idols at the temple premise one of them being an idol of Bhagwan Paraswanath which is again made up of similar metal-mixture. The temple houses a Dharamshala with modern facilities and also a Bhojanalaya. The accommodation facility is available only for people belonging to the Jain community and these facilities are chargeable. There is also a goshala (cow shelter) on the premise. Read More

The Katraj Snake Park is the most visited and loved tourist attraction in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo that is located in Katraj, near the city of Pune in India. The Rajiv Gandhi is a famous and grand zoo that is spread over an area of 130 acres and is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. It is divided into three parts: the central zoo, an animal orphanage, and the most famous of all: the Katraj Snake Park. The snake park has successfully managed to acquaint thousands of visitors with the unusual and fascinating wildlife through its extensive collection of snakes, reptiles, birds and turtles. The Katraj Snake Park is a time-tested proof that fantastic and fun-filled places necessarily need not be expensive. The snake park is home to over 22 species of snakes with ten species of reptiles, that comprises of more than 150 individuals. This marvellous collection also includes a 13-foot long king cobra. In 1986, Mr Neelam Kumar Khaire, who was the first director of the park, with assistance from the Pune Municipal Corporation, had created the Katraj Snake Park on the land that was to become the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park later on. The park since then has garnered thousands of nature enthusiasts and animal lovers. The Snake Park organises a myriad of snake festivals and snake awareness programs to clarify doubts that people may have about snakes and to destroy fears about snakes. During Nag Panchami, the park also arranges programs that aim to focus on discouraging the ill-treatment of snakes. The species of snakes include Cobra, Pythons and Russell's vipers. Think of the Katraj Snake Park, and words like joy, laughter, fun and family moments would immediately pop up in your mind. This is exactly why a visit to this tourist attraction is a must to again get in touch with your lost childhood and adventurous streak. Read More

Khadakwasla Dam is a famous tourist attraction and a significant work of engineering in Pune. It is built on River Mutha which flows through the city and aids water supply to Pune and its suburban regions. The dam forms a reservoir, called Khadakwasla Lake which offers a quick and pleasant getaway too. Its proximity to Pune City and the scenic surroundings make Khadakwasla Dam a preferred picnic spot. The roadways around Khadakwasla Dam is also a favourite cycling route amongst the city cyclists. Monsoons, in particular, draw a considerable number of people to the attraction. They mostly visit to see the transformation of the landscapes and also enjoy the scenic beauty. Khadakwasla Dam extends about 1.6 kilometres over River Mutha which actually begins at the confluence of two other rivers, River Ambi and River Mose. These two rivers have Panshet Dam and Varasgaon Dam built over them respectively. They control the water flowing into Mutha from Ambi and Mose. Further, the outflow from the Temghar Dam also entres Khadakwasla Lake. The reservoir thus occupies about 22,000 square kilometres area and runs over 35 metres deep. The dam stands a little over 31 metres tall and is built over the hard rock in the Mutha riverbed. This work of engineering often draws students and enthusiasts too. Otherwise, most people visit to explore the surroundings and other attractions around. Read More

Located approximately 20km to the south of Lonavla near the city of Pune, Korigad is one of the hill forts famous among trekkers in Pune. It is estimated that the fort was built in the early 1500s. In fact, the city's first planned township- Aamby Valley is located on the eastern and southern foothills of Korigad. The fort is so named as it is dedicated to Goddess Koraidevi, whose temple is situated at the peak of the fort. Much of the original constructions of the fort are still intact. Moreover, the entire wall of the fort is completely unspoilt. One can choose to walk along its 2 kilometres long perimeter. There are caves and cisterns of water within the fort. There are two expansive lakes atop the citadel, and a temple dedicated to the patron deity of the fort, Koraidevi. A large cannon rests adjacent to this temple. There are other cannons atop the fort as well. Temples of Shiva and Vishnu can be found at the top. The top of the fort presents a very commanding view of the Amby valley city developed by Sahara along with Tung and Tikona to one side. Read More

Spread over a vast lush green land area of over 10 acres, Krushnai Water Park and Resort is situated on the Donje Gaon-Sinhagad Road near Pune and is enveloped in gorgeous hills and picturesque vistas in the backdrop. Considered to be one of the most popular amusement cum water parks in the region, the park boasts of a plethora of recreational activities and games to promise you an entertainment filled, fun-tastic day. It is equally loved by the kids and adults alike and is it one of the top picks of the Pune-kars when it comes to beat the summer heat and to go have a fun time away from all the chaos and hustle bustle of city life. Besides the magnificent water park, the resort has luxury cottage stay options in addition to the game zone which has a separate video Gaming Parlour, Dashing cars, Bull’s Ride etc. ideal for all age groups. Read More

Lal Mahal located near Shaniwar Wada in Pune is a historic landmark of the 16th century. Subject to innumerable attacks and initial revival, the palace has significant stories to tell. It was first restored by Shivaji Maharaj's father Shahaji Bhosle for his family to stay in the 1630s. From being a childhood home for Chhatrapati Shivaji to taking Shaistekhan head-on, this red coloured structure is an architectural marvel depicting craftsmanship and culture of that time. With a glorious past, The Lal Mahal highlights the valour of the rulers and leaders of that time. It elucidates the lives and heroic acts of the Maratha Kings - something that the Peshwas were known for. There is nothing much that this place exhibits or explains because of continuous harm to the building. Consequently, it leaves much to imagination like how big it was, how many rooms etc. However, things like a Peshwa on guard - protecting the Mahal and a Maratha soldier surmounting a horse take you back in time. Read More