which tourist plases in puna are good to visit.?

Answer 1

Tour Pune - a lovely city in Maharashtra set at the confluence of Rivers Mula and Mutha, is the cultural capital of Maharashtra, India. An important center of education, Pune in Maharashtra features an interesting amalgamation of the new with the old.

Historic settings, pleasant climate and modern development make Pune, India a very interesting place to travel to.

For those who stay on for a while in Pune can explore countless weekend getaways that lie on the outskirts of this fascinating city. Quaint yet happening, Pune is a glittering gem on the Maharashtra map.

Tours to Pune remain incomplete if you do not travel to the local mosques, forts and gardens. Places like Shindhyachi Chhattri, Osho Ashram, Pataleswar Cave Temple, Katraj Snake Park, Film and Television Institute of India, Chaturshrungi Temple and others are a must visit.

Answer 2

I've been in Pune about 15 years. Making up a list based on my experiences...

Temples and Heritage buildings :
1. Parvati temple. Beautiful temple on a hill, in heart of city.
2. Jangli Maharaj Temple and Pataleshwar temple. Underground temple carved from a single rock.
3. Shaniwarwada : Fort palace in the centre of the city.
4. Someshwar Wadi temple. A bit out of the city, but nice place.
5. Aga Khan Palace. This was the building where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned. It has now been converted into a museum.
6. Chaturshringi temple. Hilltop shrine, also a good starting point for long walks in the hills.
7. Kasba Ganpati and Jogeshwari temples in Appa Balwant chowk area.

Picnic spots within a day:
1. Sinhagad Fort. Good to either drive up or climb up. Sample the delicious kanda bhajiyas, Bhakri-Zunka, and Dahi.
2. Tikona Fort. Easier climb than Sinhagad. A little bit further out, though.
3. Karla caves. Picturesque place, now sadly out of fashion.

Young N Trendy hangouts:
1. Pune Central Mall.
2. MG Road - check out Marz-o-rin restaurant.
3. E-Square Multiplex
4. Inox Multiplex.
5. 3-D Entertainment arcade, near Laxminarayan theatre. Only place for Bowling in Pune.
6. Jangli Maharaj, and FC Road.

Restaurants :

1. Vaishali, Roopali, Sharvaree, Horn OK Please, all on FC Road.
2. Nandu's Parathas, Bombay Brasserie, Just Baked, in Boat Club road area.
3. Marz-o-Rin, Burger King, Koyla, Ramkrishna, on MG Road.

This is a hasty list... use it as a starting guide.

Answer 3

Lal Deval (Synagogue)
Lal Deval is conspicuously placed on Moledina Road. The red-brick-and-stone structure built in the English Gothic style, resembles a church. It is Pune's finest synagogue, built by philanthropist David Sassoon in 1867.

Bund Garden
Bund Garden lies on the right bank of the Mula Mutha river. Constructed by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy primarily for providing water to the poor during summer, it has become a popular unwinding spot for citizens with an added attraction of boating facilities and has recently added a well-designed jogging track. Bund Garden is now known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan.


The Osho International Commune
The Osho International Commune is in Koregaon Park, attracting thousands of foreigners wishing to take part in the meditation courses organized by the Ashram. The Commune was founded by Osho Rajneesh who died in 1990. His samadhi is situated in the Ashram. The commune has beautiful gardens open to the public in the mornings and evenings.

Aga Khan Palace
True to its name this place boasts of Italianate arches and spacious lawns, an unlikely place for a prison but the Britishers interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi here.The architecture of the palace wil take you down memory lane, reminding you of the illustrations from fairy tale houses.



Shindyanchi Chhatri
Amongst the architectural prides of Pune, the memorial to the great warrior Mahadji Shinde, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, between the years 1760 to 1780 under the mighty Peshwas. The temple adorned with Rajasthani architecture is an imposing edifice situated at Wanowrie.

Pataleshwar Cave Temples
Pataleshwar Cave Temples lies in the heart of the city, at Shivaji Nagar . This 8th century rock-cut temple, hewn from a massive single rock, has huge pillars, a Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull.



Shaniwar Wada
The historic palace of the Peshwa (Prime Ministers) rulers, became the seat of political power during Bajirao-I’s reign and became so conspicuous that to this date the palace has become the symbol of the city and its culture. Built in 1736, the Shaniwar Wada was once the palace of the great Peshwa rulers. The wada (Fort) was destroyed by a major fire in 1827, the cause of the fire till today remains a mystery.

Parvati Hill and Temples
The 'Nagarkhana' drum house, the imposing temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar are the main structures on the hill. The Parvati museum houses protraits of heroes of the Peshwa dynasty, besides old manuscripts, weapons and coins. A group of beautiful temples of Ganapati and Kartikeya make Parvati add to Parvati's attractions. According to the records, the main idol was carved out of gold by craftsmen from Karnataka. After this was stolen in 1932, it was replaced by silver idols plated with gold. The 108 step climb to the 17th century temple located on top, the hill is also the favourite haunt of fitness fans.


Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is housed in a quaint Rajasthani-style building. It holds a one-man collection of the most fascinating Indian artifacts. Thirty-six sections of this museum are used to display a plethora of antiques, carved palace doors, pottery, a priceless collection of lamps and musical instruments of the Mughal and Maratha periods. A masterpiece is the 'Mastani Mahal' brought and erected as it was from its original place!

Bal Gandharv Mandir
The home of Marathi Theatre, both commercial and experimental. Throughout the year there are different cultural happenings like exhibitions, theatre, orchestra - instrumental and vocal,...

Tilak Smarak Mandir
Tilak Smarak Mandir on Tilak Road is a building commemorating the great freedom fighter and social reformer Lokmanya Tilak. On the ground floor is a small museum describing Tilak's public life and a theatre on the upper floors.

Saras Baug
Sitting like a flat oyster towards one end of the city, the sunken Sarasbaug is a place where hundreds of Puneites throng every evening, for their share of fresh air among green surroundings. Adjoining Sarasbaug, across a small narrow road is another garden. This however, is not merely a park but a zoo as well - Peshwe Park.



The Film and Television Institute of India
The Film and Television Institute of India is situated on Law College Road. It imparts training in all branches of the film and television industry and is known for having produced some of the finest show-business professionals in the country.

The Katraj Snake Park
The Katraj Snake Park has a collection of reptiles, birds and turtles. Naturalists would delight in the Park's exhibits and activities. The park has also recently added a zoo.


Chaturshrungi Temple
Chaturshrungi Temple is situated on a hillock off Senapati Bapat Road. This temple of the goddess attracts droves of devotees during the nine-day Navaratri festival in October.

Sinhagad Fort
One of the great forts of Maharashtra is based in Pune. This is the place where brave soldiers fought for the fort. Tanaji, one of the trusted soldier of Shivaji Maharaj sacrificed his son's wedding to win the fort. He was well supported by his uncle Shelar Mama and his brave Marathas. The fort was named Sinhgad from Kondana, after this brave Maratha who fought till death like a true lion.

Answer 4

The women are sooo good there

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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