Places to Visit in Pune
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Bund Garden
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Bund Garden is situated on the right bank of Mula-Mutha River. Named after a mini dam (bund) built across the Mula-Mutha River, it is a welcome retreat for migratory birds during winter. In this garden, magic shows and horse riding are organised. Now known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, it also has...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
HolidayIQ Award 2012
Aga Khan Palace
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Aga Khan Palace was intended to be a source of employment for the famine-struck villagers in the surrounding areas. Constructed by Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the palace is famed and well-related with Indian Independence Movement. In the palace, many important freedom fighters...
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Shaniwar Wada
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Palace
Shaniwar Wada was the seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire until 1818 when the Peshwas surrendered to the British. Built by the Peshwa Bajirao I of Maratha Dynasty in 1730, the edifice is a real specimen of Maratha culture. Palace of the rulers of Peshwa dynasty also shows the...
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Sinhagad Fort
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Fort
Sinhagad Fort is located at a distance of 35 km from Pune. Meaning 'The Lion's Fort', it is situated on a hill rising 800 m above the surrounding countryside. Site of the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670, the fort was previously called Kondana. At an elevation of 1,350 m above sea level,...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Osho Ashram
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Ashram
- Entry: Paid
Osho Ashram is located in a 32 acre beautiful campus, in Koregaon Park near Pune. This ashram of Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain is a resort for Meditation and Yoga. In the ashram, regular training programs on spiritual uplift and meditation are conducted. Practice of meditation taught at the ashram...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park has been open to the public since 1999. Commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, it is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. Within its 165 acres of area, the zoo contains an animal orphanage, a snake park, and a zoo, along with the 42-acre Katraj Lake. After...
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Lord Ayyappa Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Temple
Lord Ayyappa Temple is located at the shore of the Indravati River, in Dehu. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the temple was established by Ayyappa Seva Sangam. From December 16 to January 15, the Mandala festival period, Ayyappa devotees throng to this temple.
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Katraj Snake Park
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
Katraj Snake Park is home to over 160 species of snakes. Established in 1986, by the efforts of Mr. Neelam Kumar Khaire, aided by the Pune Municipal Corporation, the conservation park has a vast collection of snakes, reptiles, birds and turtles. Situated close to Pune on Pune–Satara Highway...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
St. Mary's Church
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Church
St. Mary’s Church, which is considered as one of the oldest protestant churches in the city, was consecrated by Bishop Heber. In the year 1825, the church was constructed to serve as a place of worship for the officers and soldiers of the British, along with their families. Apart from...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Krishnai Water Park
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Krishnai Water Park is an amusement park that is located at the base of the Sinhagad Hills. A popular recreational site, the park is home to several rides like cyclone, multi-lane slides, baby pool with titanic, dip in pool and lazy river. Other attractions of the theme park include octopus,...
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Parvati Hill Temples
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Temple
Parvati Hill Temples is believed to be built during 17th century. Located on top of Parvati Hill, the temple enshrines the idols of Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishu, Devateshwar and Lord Karthikeya. In olden times, this temple solely served as the place of worship of Peshwa rulers....
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Visapur Fort
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Fort
Visapur Fort is a part of the Lohagad-Visapur fortification. Located at an elevation of 1,084 m above sea level, the fort is built on the same plateau as Lohagad. Placed on a hill near Visapur Village, the fort was built between 1713 and 1720 CE by Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa ruler....
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Appu Ghar
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Appu Ghar is located in Indira Gandhi Udyan, earlier known as Bund Garden, near Pimpri in Pune. In this theme park, tourists can find a lake and unexplored hilly terrains. Called a Mini Disney Land in Pune, it has been named after the mascot called Appu, an elephant. Merry-go-rounds, roller...
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Tribal Museum
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Tribal Museum exhibits the cultures of the tribal communities belonging mainly to the Sahyadari and Gondwana regions. Dedicated to the tribal communities of the state of Maharashtra, the museum showcases collection of items like pictures and artefacts, which depict the life as well as customs of...
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National War Museum
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
National War Museum was built by Express Citizen’s Forum, an organisation of Pune citizens. After the stone laying foundation held in November 1977, the museum was opened in October 1998. Situated at Pune Cantonment, an area reserved for armed forces, the museum is made of pillars and...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Tulsi Baug
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Markets
- Entry: Paid
Tulsi Baug, a prominent shopping area in the city, has shops selling women's items. Situated near the Laxmi Road Market, the area is frequented for buying gift items, household items, metal ware, traditional Maharashtrian wares and cookery items, cosmetics, jewellery and all types of...
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Vishram Bagh Waada
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Palace
Vishram Bagh Waada was constructed by Peshwas during the 18th century. Made in quality wood, beautiful facades of the structure used to be its prominent highlights. Displaying specimens of old Maratha architectural beauty and style, the palace was built by Bajirao Peshwa II in between 1803 and...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Karla Caves
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Cave
- Entry: Paid
Karla Caves were historically associated with the Mahasamghika sect of Buddhism. Located at a distance of approximately 40 km from the city, the caves date back to the 2nd century BC and represent the golden period of Buddhism in India. These ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut architecture cave...
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Mushli Lake
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Lake
Mushli Lake is formed in the catchments area of Mulshi Dam. Presence of dense forest around the lake having variety of trees including teak, sag, mango and oak, makes it a popular spot for picnics. Location amidst Sahyadari Hilly Terrains, green dense forests and ancient forts like Koraigadh and...
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David Synagogue
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Church
David Synagogue is an example of Victorian architectural style. Constructed by David Sassoon in 1861 in Byculla, the synagogue is managed by Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust. At the top level of the synagogue, an exclusive prayer hall for ladies, with a gallery, is present. Huge pillars in Gothic...
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Pashan Lake
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Lake
Pashan Lake has been built by creating a bund around a small rivulet, named Ram Nadi. Before flowing into the main Mula River, the rivulet originates from Bavdhan and flows via Pashan, Sutarwadi, and Baner to Someshwarwadi. The man-made lake has a total catchments area of 40 sq km. Water of the...
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Bhuleshwar Temple
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Temple
Bhuleshwar Temple, built in the 13th century, dates back to the era of the Pandavas. Owing to its location in the thick forest, the temple has got its name. The Marathi word ‘Ban’ meaning ‘forest’ is the root of its name. Holy shrine of Lord Shiva, the temple contains five...
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Panshet Water Park
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Panshet Water Park offers many opportunities for watersports like kayaking, swimming and wind surfing. In the park, tourists can also avail water scooters and rides on speed boats. A watersports centre, it is situated amidst the beautiful Sahyadari Mountains. Located in the surroundings lying...
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Pataleshwar Caves
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Cave
Pataleshwar Caves has a long history dating back to the 8th century AD. Situated just across the river on the Jungli Maharaj Road, the cave temple bears resemblance with the rock-cut temples of Ellora. Made out of a single hard rock, the temple has its main deity as Pataleshwar. The rock-cut cave...
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Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th century. The three storey building contains the collection of Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar (1896–1990), dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. Ornaments made of ivory, silver and gold, musical instruments, war...
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Dehu temple
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Temple
Dehu is an ancient town located at the shore of the Indravati River. Famed as the birth place of the poet Saint Tukaram, the town is a popular pilgrimage destination near Pune. The poet Saint Tukaram is the most revered ancient poet in Maharashtra. His work ‘Abhang Gatha’ is an...
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Mayur Baug
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Mayur Baug is the abode of peacocks and tamarind trees. This peacock sanctuary is located at a distance of 50 km from Pune on the Pune-Ahmednagar State Highway. In the sanctuary are housed nearly 2,500 peacocks, the national bird of India.
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Chathushrungi Mata temple
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Temple
Chathushrungi Mata Temple, dedicated to Devi Mata, is one of the three ancient temples in Pune. To offer prayers to the decorated deity of Devi Mata, the temple is visited during the nine days of the Navratri festivities. Devotion of the worshippers in this temple stems from the belief that the...
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Saras Garden
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Saras Garden is located in the background of Parvati Hills. Constructed by Nanasaheb Peshwa, the garden has fountains and lush green lawns. In the garden, a temple is also present. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the temple was constructed in 1774 by Madhavrao Peshwa. The garden also contains Ganesh...
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Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya was established in 1875 to serve as a platform for information and knowledge exchange. Earlier known as Mahatma Phule Museum, it displays marble statues, brassware items, stone carvings and oil paintings. Collections of the museum also include artefacts, textile,...
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Shinde's Chhatri
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 31Places to Visit in Pune
- Type: Monument
Shinde's Chhatri was constructed as a memorial of the Maratha noble character Shri Mahadji Shinde. The 18th century military leader, Shri Mahadji Shinde, served as the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army under the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. Located in Wanowrie, the memorial is actually a...
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