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Parvati Hill Temple

Brought into existence by the great Peshwa ruler Balaji Baji Rao in the 17th century, and rising to over 2,000 feet, Parvati hill offers a sweeping view of the city of Pune. It is located in the south-east part of Pune. The hill in itself brags of beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of the city with a pleasant climate throughout the year. It serves as a shrine for several Hindu Gods- God Shiva, Goddess Parvati, God Vishnu, Goddess Rukmini and God Vitthalla, and God Vinayakar. Parvati temple, however, is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and God Shiva. The hill is accessed by climbing 103 stone steps which were originally designed to allow elephants to ascend and descend from the hill. It doesn't take anyone longer than 10 minutes to reach the top. Resting atop Parvati hill, is a black stone structure, the Parvati temple - settled among the scattering of four other temples, the Peshwa Museum and the Parvati water tank. The Parvati temple is a daily visiting place for a number of local citizens. It is the highest point in Pune. The gates of the temple open at 5.00 am and 8.00 pm. Read More

Pashan Lake is an artificial lake near the suburb of Pashan, situated at a distance of 12 km from the city of Pune. While there are endless places to visit in Pune, Pashan Lake has lured in many bird lovers and photographers from all over India and outside. The best time to visit the lake is during winter when the lake attracts a huge number of migratory birds.

Situated on the Jangli Maharaj Road in Pune, Pataleshwar Cave Temple is enshrined by Lord Pataleshwar- the God of the Underworld, who is a form of Lord Shiva. Carved out of a single magnanimous rock, this spellbinding monolithic find is located right in the heart of the city and is a revered Hindu shrine which is thronged by hundreds of devotees and pilgrims on an everyday basis. What is more, the temple has an exuberant architecture with elaborate carvings on the walls and miniature paintings. Other than Lord Shiva, the temple is also dedicated to Nandi and has idols of other Hindu gods and goddesses as well including Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshmi, Lakshman, Ganesh etc. The construction of the temple was inspired by the majestic Elephanta Caves but it was left incomplete. For the same reason, the temple has no real entrance; the only major entrance iis next to a banyan tree in the courtyard. The temple is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Read More

Peshwe Udyan located right next to Saras Baug and is a popular attraction for locals where they can spend some time relaxing and reviving themselves. It is particularly popular among children, so, most parents living nearby get their families over a picnic on a weekend. But, the place draws both, young and old, who wish to escape into some me-time. The park has an expansive garden with well-maintained lawns, properly paved pathways and tall dense trees that create a beautiful ambience that every visitor can enjoy. Peshwe Udyan has a number of activities that visitors can participate in. Some of these are recreational activities while some are entertaining, educational and adventurous too. There is a zoo in the park where one can observe quite a variety of animals. The landscape also draws photography enthusiasts who are seeking inspiration for their art. During the weekends and the evenings, crowds flock in a considerably large number. Therefore, one must expect some hustle and bustle. Having said that, one can definitely find a place to spend some time in solitude. Read More

Situated at a distance of 25 kms away from the city of Pune, Prathamesh Resort Amusement and Adventure Park boasts of an idyllic location between the perennially flowing Shivganga and the beautiful backdrop of the mighty Sahyadris. Sprawling over a lush green property of over 7.5 acres, the resort promotes agro- tourism and offers a perfect countryside stay experience of a home away from home. A perfect balance between the urban and the rural life, Prathamesh Resort offer comforting house stays with well maintained property which includes individual rooms, dormitories, luxury tents, cottages, and bungalows. Although the resort is designed in an old school way to give it a look and feel of a rural countryside, yet the resort still employs some modern day facilities for the comfort and convenience of its guests. The premises also have an in-house garden where they grow their own vegetables from which the meals are prepared. For the same reason, all the meals prepared in the kitchen are strictly vegetarian, are cooked from the produce of the eco- garden and are especially Maharashtrian. Among the plethora of the fun outdoor activities that the resort has to offer, the most popular ones include zip- lining, rope bridges, rappelling, artificial rock climbing, archery, rural farming activities, and a huge swimming pool for you to relax and unwind. In addition to this, you can also ask for indoor games in case you are not looking for anything too energetic; you will get several options to choose from like chess, cards, table tennis, snooker, carrom, snakes and ladders, etc. Aside from this, in case you are looking for a laid back quiet trip with your significant other or just by yourself, you can tuck yourself up and stargaze and/ or sit by a bonfire. Read More

Situated in Shirgaon near Pune in Maharashtra, Prati Shirdi is a replica of the Sri Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi that was built by Mr. Prakash Deole in the year 2003. Visited by a lot of devotees, pilgrims and tourists, all through the year, all the temple aartis and poojas are scheduled and held at the same time as the ones in Shirdi. Enshrined by a beautiful idol of Sri Sai Baba, even the idol is also the same as the one in Shirdi. Prati Shirdi houses the Dwarkamai mosque, the Gurusthan shrine and the Chavadi shrine. In addition to that, there is a gorgeous garden in the premises of the temple. There is also a magnificent dining hall that is called Anna Chattralay where the pilgrims and visitors are served Anna Prasad and dinner at a nominal price of INR 10. Food is served between 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM and kids below the age of 5 years are served food free of cost. Read More

Welcome to the Japanese Garden in Pune. One of its kinds, the Pune Okayama Friendship Garden is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan, in Asia. Also called the Pu. La. Deshpande Udyan, it was named after the famous Marathi writer and humorist, Pu La Deshpande who received the Padma Bhushan in 1990. This garden reflects on the Indo-Japanese relationship, as it is inspired by the 300-year old Okayama Korakuen Garden in Japan. Located on Sinhagad Road in Dattawadi, this park offers the perfect blend between nature and concrete, with a natural canal passing through the garden whilst having man-made ponds and waterfalls. Right from lush green plants, Pergolas to sit at and lawns,beautiful flowers and the artificial hills, this garden has everything that will take your breath away. Visitors come here to take a stroll after a stressful day or even better, plan a trip to this garden to explore the wide variety of flora. The garden perfectly resembles the Japanese Yin and Yang theory, laying emphasis on motion and stillness, light and darkness, warmth and cold, representing the authentic Japanese culture. Read More

Situated at a distance of 50 kms from Pune, Purandar Fort is the birth place of Shivaji's son- Sambhaji. The fort has two storeys- the upper is called Balekilla while the lower is called Machi. Besides the Shiva temple, the fort offers beautiful panoramic sights of the surroundings. Purandar Fort is a famous tourist attraction and a place of historical significance near Pune. The fort has withstood several historical milestones and has been mentioned several times in the uprising of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire against Adil Shahi, the Mughals and the Bijapur Sultanate. It is also identified as one of the twin forts (Purandar and Vajragad Forts) and also the place where Shivaji Maharaj's son, Sambhaji, was born. Purandar Fort is located in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges, at a height of 1387 feet above sea level. This fort is located to the western side of Vajragad Fort and the village located at the base of the hill is called Purandar Village. Other than its historical significance, the fort and its surroundings draw visitors in large numbers for weekend getaways, nature exploration and adventure activities. Read More

Purandar is a fort in the Pune district of Maharashtra. Purandar and Vajragad are twin forts. Purandar is the larger of the two and is situated at a height of 4472 feet from the sea level. The top of the fort presents a very scenic view of its twin fort Vajragad. The fort has two distinct levels. The lower part has a number of temples dedicated to the patron deities of the fort. This level also has a catholic church dating back to the 19th century, not very far from its first entry point. The upper level houses the Kedareshwar temple, which is also the highest point of the citadel. There are a pair of water tanks at the top of the hill. Read More

Situated on the Shukawar Peth on the Bajirao Road, Raja Dinkar Museum was established in 1962 by Baba Dinkar Kelkar in the memory of his son who died at the young age of seven. Presently managed and maintained by Department of Archaeology, Government of Maharashtra, the three storeyed museum boasts of a whopping collection of 15000 collectibles which include Mughal lamps, musical instruments, nutcrackers, Ganpati's guns, carved palace doors, excellent pottery collection, vessels made up of terracotta, copper and brass, paintings on the scenes from mythological epic Ramayana, other paintings etc. The assimilation and setting up the entire museum took almost 40 years; the museum was ready to be opened to public in 1960. All the exhibits were collected by Baba Dinkar by scaling the length and breadth of the country, some of which are valuables from the 17th century belonging to the Mughal and Maratha empires. Soon after, the management was handed over to the government in 1962. At the time of the inauguration, the museum boasted of a collection of 20000 exhibits and artefacts. However, only 15000 of them are now on display. Among the several displays are also miniature statues of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. But the highlight of the museum is still the exuberant replica of Mastani Mahal which was originally built in 1734. This whole room has a grandiose aura with elaborate chandeliers, artistic decor, gorgeous paintings and a vibe similar to that of the royal palace. Read More