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South Pune
South Pune is the southern part of the metropolis.
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- 1 Khadakwasla Dam. A dam on the Mutha River, which created a reservoir called Khadakwasla Lake, which is the main source of water for Pune. Many people come here on weekends and during the monsoon season. The Peacock Bay hosts a large number of peacocks. It hosts various competitions like the annual national inland championship, open lake swimming competition, etc. Khadakwasla Lake is a venue for water sports in Pune.
- 2 Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (Pu La Deshpande Garden), Sinhgad Rd. One of the largest gardens in Pune, modelled after Korakuen Garden in Okayama as a bridge between the two cities. It is the largest Japanese garden outside Japan, spanning over 10 acres.
- 3 Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park (Katraj Zoo, Pune Zoo), NH 48, Katraj. A zoo managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). It is divided into three parts: an animal orphanage, a snake park and a zoo and it also includes the 42 acres (17 hectares) Katraj Lake.
- 4 Taljai Hills. 5–10AM and 4:30–7:00PM. A hill and a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. Near the forest entrance is a temple to the hill's namesake Taljai Mata; a Hindu goddess. The reserve attracts migratory birds and is home to peacocks. The location is therefore popular with amateur bird watchers. Vehicles are prohibited in the area.
Forts
[edit]- 5 Jadhavgadh.
- 6 Sinhagad, Sinhagad Ghat Rd, Thoptewadi (29 km (18 mi) SW from city centre). It has historical importance dating back to the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The surroundings are beautiful in the rainy season and on clear days you can see a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
Museums
[edit]- 7 Blades of Glory Cricket Museum, Parvati Paytha, ☏ +91 98224 54567. Daily 10AM-7PM. A museum with over 51,000 cricket items. ₹200.
- 8 Parvati Hill, Wagh Jai Rd, Parvati Paytha. A few temples and a museum are seated on top of this tall hill which offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding area. A steep flight of 108 narrow steps leads to the hill top temple built by Balaji Baji Rao. ‘Nagarkjana’ drum house is the temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar. This was once the private shrine of the Peshwas. It is also the final resting place of Nana Saheb Peshwa. The Parvati museum houses portraits of Peshwas, old manuscripts, coins, and other artifacts.
- 9 Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture (25 km (16 mi) SW of city centre). It has an extensive collection of family heirloom of Maharashtra, coupled with a collection of Indian painters and historic artefacts.
Temples
[edit]- 10 Chintamani Temple. One of the Ashtavinayak collection of 8 auspicious temples.
- 11 ISKCON Temple (New Vedic Cultural Center (NVCC), Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra Temple). The largest temple in Pune dedicated to Radha Krishna. The temple complex has two temples- the main Radha Krishna temple and the Venkateswara (Balaji) temple. The Radhakrishna temple is built in North Indian architectural style using red stone and marble while the Venkateswara temple is built in South Indian architectural style using Kota stone.
- 12 Shinde Chhatri, Wanawadi. Shinde Chhatri is a cenotaph dedicated to the 18th century Maratha military leader Mahadji Shinde (also known as Scindia). He was the commander and chief of the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. The memorial consists of a Shiva temple along with a flat-roofed pavilion adjoining the temple. The pavilion houses a statue of Mahadji Shinde. The exterior walls of the temple and pavilion have intricate ornamentations along with stained glass windows. The complex also houses a domed structure housing the ashes of Mahadji Shinde. A small temple dedicated to Vital Meenakshi stands on the south-western corner of the complex.
Do
[edit]- Digvijay Pratishthan Horse Riding Academy, Shivshrushti, ☏ +91 98226 21016. And go out for horse treks with Digvijay Pratishthan.
- 1 Hadapsar Gliding Centre. Su-Th. Go for a joy ride in a glider and experience flying like a bird. Get an aerial view of Pune at a cost of ₹187. You can also learn to fly gliders at the Gliding Centre, which is India's oldest and to date the most active hub for gliding. Flying activity is conducted from Sunday through Thursday.
Buy
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[edit]Drink
[edit]- 1 Doolally's The 1st brewhouse (Corianthan's club- Microbrewery/ also called smokies).
Sleep
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[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹800 |
| Mid-range | ₹800–1,500 |
| Splurge | Above ₹1,500 |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Sumangal Youth Hostel, Jambhulwadi road 60/1 plot 2 (Behind Dalavi Vasti), ☏ +91 9822010217. Clean three-star facilities nice lake view.
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